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Every word counts!

This new edition of Collins Gem Scrabble Dictionary is the perfect companion for all Scrabble games, in a handy portable format. Based on Scrabble Words, the most comprehensive Scrabble wordlist ever, it gives short, succinct definitions to help players use the best words for their game of Scrabble.

The Collins Gem Scrabble Dictionary is an essential item for all Scrabble players. With short definitions for every word listed, players can check meanings of words without having to consult a secondary dictionary.

Collins Scrabble Dictionary offers help on the best words to use and remember. The handy size enables players to take this book anywhere, on holiday and journeys, making it the perfect companion to Travel Scrabble.

Collins Scrabble dictionaries are endorsed by Mattel and are an essential reference for all Scrabble players, from keen regular players to families playing with children.
SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark of J. W. Spear & Sons Ltd., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc.© 2000 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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The home of trusted Jamaican dictionaries and thesauruses for school use.

Collins Jamaican School Dictionary has been specially developed in association with teachers in Jamaica to ensure it meets the needs of students in Jamaican schools.

This dictionary  which is fully up to date  provides coverage of vocabulary from all curriculum subjects to ensure students have the language they need at their fingertips.
It provides guidance on grammar and punctuation, and includes a guide to spelling that covers key spelling rules, guidance on commonly confused and misspelled words and help with learning how to spell.
The social studies section provides essential information on the world around us, with key facts and maps.

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This best-selling dictionary is the most comprehensive and up to date of its kind, containing over 6,000 entries on all aspects of zoology. Complemented by numerous illustrations, it includes terms from the areas of ecology, animal behaviour, evolution, earth history, zoogeography, genetics, and physiology and provides full taxonomic coverage of arthropods, other invertebrates, fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals. The fourth edition has been fully revised and updated and includes many new entries, for example, activational effects of hormones, aqueous humour, deprivation studies, immunization, and Psocoptera. It also features new terms from anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, neurophysiology, immunology, and evolutionary development. Recommended web links can be accessed via the Dictionary of Zoology companion website and provide valuable extra information by directing you to useful online resources and the homepages of relevant organizations. Detailed appendices include a list of endangered animals, the universal genetic code, the geologic time scale, SI units, and a taxonomic classification scheme based on the three-domain taxonomic system. Wide-ranging, authoritative, and with jargon-free definitions, this dictionary is an indispensable reference tool for students and teachers of zoology, biological sciences, and biomedical sciences, and a valuable resource for naturalists and anyone with an interest in animals.

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Michael Allaby has written many books on environmental science and especially on climatology and meteorology. He is the General Editor of several Oxford dictionaries, including the Dictionaries of Geology and Earth Sciences, Ecology, Plant Sciences, and Environment and Conservation.

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The number 1 Spanish dictionary for GCSE success.

Fully updated with new approved word lists for GCSE study and examinations.

An easy-reference Spanish to English and English to Spanish dictionary with up-to-date translations for current vocabulary, for example, plant-based, AI, diversidad and neurodivergente. Key GCSE curriculum words are highlighted, students are given help with Spanish pronunciation and there is a practical, fun supplement covering key topic areas. This is the ideal dictionary for students of Spanish, and especially for those aiming for exam success.

Designed for learners of Spanish, whether you are studying for exams at school, in an evening class, for business or to go on holiday to Spain. Covering everyday Spanish and English, with key curriculum words and expressions highlighted to help with exam preparation. Detailed information given for key Spanish verbs and verb forms, plus Spanish verbs cross-referred to comprehensive verb tables, helping you find all the Spanish verb forms you need. Clear and concise language notes provide information on common errors and confusing words, while interesting notes explain cultural differences.

The full-colour supplement offers students essential vocabulary and phrases based on topics that they will find useful, for example, communication, jobs and careers, global issues, and so on. Helpful information on Spanish sounds and pronunciation is provided, with free audio and video available to access online at www.collins.co.uk/easylearningresources.

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This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date paperback dictionary of botany available. It contains over 5,500 clear and concise entries on all aspects of botany including biochemistry, plant physiology, cytology, ecology, genetics, evolution, biogeography, earth history, and the earth sciences. Classification is comprehensive and wide ranging: approximately one-third of the entries are devoted to taxonomic groups from bacteria and fungi, to the main groups of flowering and non-flowering plants. This fascinating dictionary is invaluable to students, amateur botanists and naturalists, and essential reading for anyone with an interest in plants and their environments. It will also provide a useful reference tool for students and others with interests in agriculture, horticulture, physical geography, and related fields.

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With eligible words between 2 to 7 letters in length and short definitions for each main word, players can also check meanings of words without consulting a second dictionary. The perfect little companion for Scrabble games.

Contains handy tips on the best words to use and remember. The small format allows players to take this book anywhere, on holiday and trips, making it the perfect companion to Travel Scrabble.

Collins Scrabble dictionaries are endorsed by Mattel and are an essential reference for all Scrabble players.

SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark of J. W. Spear & Sons Ltd., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc.© 2015 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Fully revised and updated... Marco Polo maps feature completely up-to-date, digitally generated mapping. The high quality cartography with distance indicators and scale converters aid route planning. Includes inset maps of: La Habana, San Juan and Santo Domingo. Major sights and key points of interest are marked on the map by numbered stars and these are listed in the index booklet with a brief description to help travellers pick the best places to see en route. Comprehensive index. The map scale is 1: 2 500 000.

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Help children build confident speaking and writing skills with the Oxford First Thesaurus - a vibrant, child-friendly thesaurus designed especially for ages 5 and up. Perfect for use at home or in the classroom, it supports early language development by encouraging children to explore new and adventurous vocabulary in a fun, accessible way. Key features include:  Perfect for ages 5+: Developed specifically for young learners to build early speaking and writing confidence  Supports vocabulary growth: Age-appropriate example sentences help children understand synonyms in real-life context  Engaging full-colour illustrations: Bright, 3D artwork helps bring vocabulary to life and makes learning fun  Easy to navigate: Clear alphabetical layout with alphabet thumb tabs and easy-to-use index so children can independently find the words they need  Powered by the Oxford Children's Corpus: Created using a database of real examples of children's writing ensure natural, relevant vocabulary  Perfect classroom or home companion: Works seamlessly alongside the Oxford First Dictionary (9781382076487) for complete early-language support