10+ (Years 6 and 7, KS 2-3). A major new edition, in colour, of the Number 1 bestselling dictionary for schools in mini format for the 10+ age range.It is the best quick reference tool available today and will be particularly useful for primary school leavers who are preparing to start secondary school.
The Oxford Mini School Dictionary is the best quick reference tool for students ten years plus, ideal for primary school leavers who are about to start secondary school. Packed with information, it includes thousands of up-to-date words and phrases, with simple definitions and carefully-levelled context. It is powered by the Oxford Children's Corpus, a unique electronic database of millions of words of writing for children. The clear and accessible design in two-colour, the alphabet down the side of every page, and specially highlighted information on spelling, usage, and word histories, makes finding the word you are looking for quick and easy. A special supplement on tricky words, confusable words, overused words, synonyms and idioms, gives pupils all the reading and writing support they need. The Oxford Mini School Dictionary is compact enough to fit into any pocket, now with an eco-friendly cover, and is perfect to use at home and at school. Plus, for free downloadable word games, puzzles, and activities, go online to the www.oxforddictinoaries.com/schools website.
‘this is the one if what you want is an efficient dictionary to take to school which fits neatly into a small pocket.' - Books for Your Children
‘children preferred pocket versions of dictionaries to heftier models, one child remarking of a rather weighty volume, that it was like handling a gravestone. Mini versions were even more popular, the compactness of the format seeming to appeal to the child's love of smallness’ - Books for Keeps
‘...compact and light enough to carry around easily. It is targeted at secondary schools but would be a great help anywhere where portability is at a premium.’ The Bookseller‘Mini reference books, like this dictionary, will be welcomed by children for reducing the weight of their schoolbags’ - Illustrated London News
‘A classic book for promotions aimed at schools and school age children, The Mini Oxford School Dictionary is based on The Concise Oxford School Dictionary. It is suitable for upper primary and lower secondary children aged between ten to 14 years and includes a short history of the English language, information about word origins and useful appendices. Although the format is very much based on that of an adult dictionary, it is easier to use because it avoids abbreviations and similar conventions. The Mini Oxford School Thesaurus is available as a companion volume.’ Publishing News
‘Design: Tiny format means it’s definitely pocket sized. Clear page layout with good use of bold and italics to guide the reader. Accessibility: Short, pithy definitions; no wasted words. Content: Well pitched at 10 to 14-year-olds. Verdict: This is a no frills dictionary with small print, but high content.’ Times Educational Supplement
