Illustrated Dictionaries and Thesauruses – serie

A comprehensive dictionary with over a thousand colour illustrations, over 10,000 entries and 25,000 straightforward definitions. Fully revised and updated for 2014 and beyond, with new words added and redundant words removed. Includes example sentences and pronunciation guides for tricky words, as well as information about the conventions of written English and a brief history of the English language. An essential home or school reference book that is perfect for children beginning their SATs and similar exams.

An essential and informative maths study guide for SAT and GCSE students. Arranged thematically to cover all aspects of the maths curriculum, from algebra to APRs, volume to vectors and trigonometry to transformation. With clear definitions of mathematical terms and concepts, alongside colourful illustrations and diagrams to help clarify and explain each subject. Includes over 100 worked examples to show how to put theory into practice, as well as internet links to recommended maths websites.

Gently and reliably guides children and parents through essential maths concepts, starting with numbers and counting. Covers the concepts needed in the first few years at school with brightly illustrated clear definitions of over 500 key terms and concepts. Can be used as a dip-in dictionary, or to work through to build knowledge and skills step-by-step. Includes internet links to the best interactive websites offering maths puzzles, games and practice at this level.

Arranged thematically, this illustrated thesaurus has over 2,000 amazing, useful and unusual words to inspire children writing stories. Topics include Getting around, How are you feeling? Heroes and villains and lots more, with lists of synonyms, opposites and tips on describing things. Includes simple word games and links to useful websites.

This book contains the following Usborne titles: Illustrated Dictionary of Biology, Illustrated Dictionary of Physics and Illustrated Dictionary of Chemistry. An essential and great value home or school reference book for SAT and GCSE students. Organised in three sections, each covering the key aspects of the curriculum for physics, biology and chemistry, and including charts, tables and lists of important information. Key concepts and basic ideas are clearly explained with simple text and colourful pictures and diagrams. Includes internet links to educational websites for further learning.