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1. Collins First School Dictionary 9780007353897
$16.99
$15.30
$14.44
$13.60
2. Collins Junior Illustrated Dictionary 9780007353903
$18.99
$17.10
$16.15
$15.20
3. Collins Primary Illustrated Dictionary 9780007353934
$19.99
$17.99
$16.99
$15.99
4. Collins Australian School Dictionary 9780732289065 $24.99
$22.49
$21.24
$19.99
5. Macmillan Australian Primary Dictionary 9781420280029 $18.99
$17.10
$16.15
$15.20
6. Macmillan Australian Student Dictionary 9781420280036 $21.99
$19.80
$18.70
$17.60
7. Macquarie Children’s Dictionary 9781876429409
$18.95
$17.06
$16.11
$15.16
8. M
acquarie School Dictionary 3rd Edition
with Compact Speller (HARDBACK) 9781742462882
$32.95
$29.66
$28.01
$26.36
This colourful dictionary is the perfect first reference tool for children starting school, having been especially designed
to support the language and literacy needs of children aged 5+. Colour headwords and the alphabet on every page
help you find the right word o Collins Word Wizard gives useful word lists, brainteaser quizzes and help with spelling,
grammar and writing to build language skills Age 5+
This dictionary contains full sentence definitions and child-friendly example sentences as well as colourful illustrations
and photographs, colour headwords and an A-Z on every page. Colour headwords and the alphabet on every page
help you find the right word. See words clearly defined and used in a full sentence. Understand how to choose the
right word and use it correctly. Age 6+
This Dictionary contains full sentence definitions, example sentences, parts of speech (noun, verb, etc) as well as
synonyms, word histories, cross-references and pronunciation. Collins Word Wizard gives extra grammar, writing and
spelling support. Highlighted headwords, guidewords and an A-Z on every page make it easy to find the right word.
Words are clearly defined and used in examples to increase understanding of the word. Age 8+
This new edition has been developed with teachers to be the perfect tool for school work and homework. The clear
layout makes finding entries exceptionally easy, and full definitions are given in simple language, often in complete
sentences. With over 20,000 entries, many new or updated, it includes general vocabulary as well as vocabulary
appropriate to the curriculum needs of upper primary students. Includes etymology. Age 11+
This outstanding dictionary has been developed for students aged from 6 to 10 years. It contains Australian words
and definitions not found in other school dictionaries. This revised edition also includes many new words reflecting
technological and cultural developments. Special features: nearly 5000 word definitions written in simple, easy-tounderstand language example sentences and phrases pronunciation guides spelling tips extensive treatment of word
families usage notes Age 6+
The revised edition of the Macmillan Australian Student Dictionary is a comprehensive reference tool for students
in the middle years of schooling. It is an essential aid for students as they explore language and develop their
language skills. It includes more than 18,000 Australian word definitions, example sentences and phrases, up-to-date
vocabulary, spelling tips and more. Includes etymology. Age 10+
This picture dictionary is for children who are in their first year of reading. The dictionary: - entertains with attractive
illustrations - presents each word clearly to assist young readers - conveys the meaning in easy-to-read, helpful
sentences - encourages children to use a dictionary. Age 5+
Australia’s National Dictionary, the third edition of the best-selling Macquarie School Dictionary provides students
with a fully updated, authoritative and user-friendly guide to language in both its traditional and contemporary usage.
Entries have been especially selected from the Macquarie Dictionary database to meet the needs of students in the
secondary school years. This new edition features: More than 19,000 colour headwords and over 32,000 definitions.
Ages 10+
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acquarie School Dictionary 3rd Edition
with Compact Speller (PAPERBACK) 9781742462875
$26.95
$24.26
$22.91
$21.56
10. Macquarie Budget Dictionary 2012 9781742619705
$12.99
$11.70
$11.05
$10.40
11. Macquarie Concise Dictionary 5th Edition 9781876429850 $39.99
$35.99
$33.99
$31.99
12. Oxford First Australian Dictionary, The 9780195551891 $24.95
$22.46
$21.21
$19.96
13. O
xford Australian Middle Primary Dictionary
9780195551877
$27.95
$25.16
$23.76
$22.36
14. Oxford Australian Primary Dictionary 9780195514513 $27.95
$25.16
$23.76
$22.36
15. O
xford Australian School Dictionary (4th Edition)
9780195553604
$19.95
$17.96
$16.96
$15.96
16. O
xford Australian Student’s Colour Dictionary
9780195573916
$34.95
$31.46
$29.71
$27.96
17. O
xford Australian Advanced Primary Dictionary
9780195577242
$30.95
$27.86
$26.31
$24.76
18. M
y First Australian Dictionary and Thesaurus
9780195515480$21.95
$19.76
$18.66
$17.56
19. A
ustralian Integrated Primary School Dictionary
and Thesaurus 2nd Edition 9780195568844
$31.46
$29.71
$27.96
Australia’s National Dictionary, the third edition of the best-selling Macquarie School Dictionary provides students
with a fully updated, authoritative and user-friendly guide to language in both its traditional and contemporary usage.
Entries have been especially selected from the Macquarie Dictionary database to meet the needs of students in the
secondary school years. This new edition features: More than 19,000 colour headwords and over 32,000 definitions.
Ages 10+
New words and meanings have been added, reflecting the quickly changing nature of our language. This new 2012
Edition includes such up-to-date items as bariatrics, dragon’s teeth, natural burial ground, shockumentary, street
journalism, superfood and vuvuzela. Some features of this edition:- up-to-date words and meanings- over 20,000
headwords - over 37,000 definitions - valuable appendixes, including a full listing of the countries of the world, their
capital cities, languages and currencies - clear pronunciations. Age 12+
This Fifth Edition features: - thousands of new words and up-to-date definitions such as climate wars, ecowarrior,
fanta pants, flashpacker, GFC, lifestreaming, toxic debt - new computer words and related technical jargon such as
advergaming, breadcrumb navigation, cybersquatting and first-person shooter - new encyclopedic entries such as
Barack Obama, Barangaroo, Black Saturday, Earth Hour, Large Hadron Collider, Stephanie Rice and many more
- words and phrases from regional Australia, such as black snow, hydro pole, nointer, schnitter and many moreIncludes etymology.. Ages 12+
Over 4,500 colour headwords . Covers current words for today’s Australian children. Helps with spelling and grammar.
Includes school topics like the solar system, dinosaurs, and Aboriginal Australia, making words fun to help students
write and read better. Customised primary school fonts for better word recognition. Alphabet tabs assist children to
easily locate a specific letter. Example phrases show how words are used in context . Age 6+
Over 25,000 bold, blue headwords with simple and concise definitions. Example sentences to show words in context.
Pronunciation guide given for difficult or unusual words. Reflects the school syllabus in each Australian state. Special
Study Pages in the centre of the dictionary contain fun information about words and grammar, a map of Australia
showing the Aboriginal languages that have given us some of our words and a table of handy hints for spelling.
Includes etymology. Age 8+
Features include, Over 25,000 headwords, highlighted usage boxes help clarify points of confusion about some
words, an alphabet strip on the edge of each page is tinted at the relevant letter, so it can be used as a thumb
index, parts of speech, plurals and derivatives written out in full to help with grammar, word origins are provided for
borrowings from Aboriginal languages. A map at the back shows the location of the 22 Aboriginal languages referred
to in this dictionary Other appendices include floral emblems, English terms, mathematical terms, computers and
technology, Aboriginal words, human body, civics and citizenship, common prefixes, and common suffixes. Age 10+
This dictionary introduces students to the style in which most adult dictionaries are written, while avoiding abbreviations,
symbols and other confusing conventions. A new feature of the fourth edition is the Grammar and Reference Guide
which provides authoritative and clear advice on grammar and usage. It contains entries for more than 20,000 words
and phrases. Clear definitions with Australian usage in mind are provided, and are often supplemented with example
sentences and phrases. Age 10+
This dictionary will take most students right through secondary school. More than just a dictionary, it also contains
considerable cross-curricular subject vocabularies along with encyclopaedic entries. This major new edition includes
a new 32-page Grammar & Reference Guide which provides authoritative and clear advice on grammar and usage.
Includes etymology. Age 12+
This dictionary is user-friendly, comprehensive and specifically compiled for Upper Primary students. With over
50,000 headwords it covers contemporary Australian terms and includes new words from the areas of environment,
technology, popular culture, science, medicine, economics and food. Every headword and derivative is highlighted
in blue for easy recognition. Includes etymology. Ages 10+
This integrated dictionary and thesaurus assists students to fully understand the meanings of words and helps them
to differentiate shades of meanings of words as well. Key features include over 1,500 bold, colour headwords that
students in this age range are likely to use in their writing and spacious page layout that will lead students directly to
the information they seek. Age 7+
$34.95
This integrated dictionary and thesaurus is an innovative feature-packed reference designed for primary scholl
students. It combines a dictionary and thesaurus in a single easy-to-use volume. This major second edition has been
completely revised and updated, with hundreds of new entries added that reflect the important area of contemporary
word creation. Over 15, 000 entries. Includes etymology. Age 10+
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20. A
ustralian Integrated School Dictionary and Thesaurus
$33.95
2nd Edition 9780195553413 $30.56
$28.86
$27.16
21. A
ustralian Maths Dictionary (Judith De Klerk)
9781740337571
$17.96
$16.96
$15.96
This second edition features over 15 000 headwords. A simple respelling system to guide pronunciation clear
definitions with Australian usage. Interesting and useful derivations that shed light on meaning and help with
recognition of word elements. Example phrases or sentences that identify the different meanings of the headword
and show how it is used in context. The top section of each page contains the dictionary text, while the lower section
contains corresponding thesaurus entries for two-thirds of the words covered by the dictionary. New words and
terms include ‘anime’, ‘webcam’, ‘counterterrorism’, ‘ringtone’, ‘cyberspace’, ‘techno’, ‘carbon offset’, ‘chocker’,
‘HDTV’, ‘google’ and ‘text’. Includes etymology. Age 11+
$19.95
It’s packed with hundreds of mathematical entries covering words, phrases, shapes, measurements, concepts,
calculations and much more, making everything easy to understand. More the 400 entries, from abacus to zero. Full
colour illustrations with helpful images and charts.
THESAURUSES
22. Collins Primary Thesaurus 9780007353941
$22.99
$20.69
$19.54
$18.39
23. Collins Australian School Thesaurus 9780732289058
$19.99
$17.99
$16.99
$15.99
24. My First Macquarie Thesaurus 2nd Edition 9780701623807 $34.95
$31.46
$29.71
$27.96
25. Macquarie Budget Thesaurus 9781742619682
$12.99
$11.70
$11.05
$10.40
26. Oxford Australian Middle Primary Thesaurus 9780195551884 $27.95
$25.16
$23.76
$22.36
27. Oxford Australian Primary Thesaurus 9780195510560 $27.95
$25.16
$23.76
$22.36
28. Oxford Australian School Thesaurus 9780195550245
$17.96
$16.96
$15.96
Collins Primary Thesaurus is a clear, practical thesaurus that builds writing and vocabulary skills. Colour headwords,
an A-Z on every page and a full index make it easy to find the right word o Examples for every synonym (similar word)
give you all the information you need to use words correctly. Essential word lists, antonyms, usage tips and help with
pronunciation and writing build language skills even more. Age 8+
This thesaurus has an easy-to-use format with alphabetical indicator on each page. Clear open layout makes it easy
to find information. Thousands of synonyms and antonyms based on evidence of which words are actually used in
current English. Short definitions for all main entry words guide users to the right sense. Examples for all synonyms
show how they are used and help students choose the right one for their context. Themed lists encourage students
to use a wider range of words in their written work. Age 11+
My First Macquarie Thesaurus presents over 130 word groups with humorous illustrations. Each keyword is presented
in large coloured type to emphasise its connection with similar words. Simple descriptions or definitions of related
words are offered as well as sentences that show correct word use. Age 6+
The Macquarie Budget Thesaurus is in the form of an A – Z dictionary of synonyms, which makes finding just the right
word a very simple matter. It has been produced directly from the respected Macquarie Thesaurus, and features: over 200,000 synonyms - easy-reference style - a wide range of contemporary words - Australian English, including
Aboriginal English - many phrases and informal expressions. Age 12+
This comprehensive thesaurus contains over 50,000 bold, red headwords. Example sentences show words used in
context . Cross-references to related words are included . Special panels provide a range of related words to widen
vocabulary and extend topic work. Running alphabet strip on every page to assist students to locate a specific letter
easily. Age 8 +
An excellent thesaurus for students in the upper primary years. It contains, an A to Z format. Over 50,000 similar and
related words. Example phrases and sentences show how a word is used in its correct context . Opposites given for
many entries. Usage labels provided when care needs to be taken using a particular word. An alphabet strip on the
edge of right hand page is tinted at the relevant letter, so it can be used as a thumb index. Age 10+
$19.95
A comprehensive thesaurus to take students from primary school, through to the secondary years. Features include,
an A-Z format. Over 150,000 alternative and opposite words. Clear cross references to words with opposite and
related meanings. Example phrases and sentences show how a word is used in its correct context. Language labels
(eg: formal, informal) to encourage accurate use of language. Age 10 +
ATLASES
29. DK Student World Atlas 6th Edition 9781405357524
$29.95
$26.96
$25.46
$23.96
9780731407927 $32.95
$29.66
$28.01
$26.36
Fully revised and updated, and packed with clear, detailed maps highlighting landscape, industry, land use,
population, climate and environmental issues; this atlas is an essential resource for anyone studying geography.A
thorough introduction lays a foundation for the development of map reading skills and useful alphabetical listings make
for quick and easy reference. Easy to use whether you’re studying at school or at home. Age 14+
30. Jacaranda Junior Atlas 2nd Edition
This new atlas is specially designed for clarity and ease of use for middle and upper primary students. The new
edition has a very strong emphasis on Australia, with 58 pages being devoted to maps of our nation and information
about popular themes such as exploration, government and Indigenous Australians. Features New relief maps
specially developed to suit the needs of middle and upper primary students Stunning satellite images providing
a realistic perspective of the world’s continents Content arranged to take students on a journey from the local
through to national, regional and global scales Six pages devoted to each Australian state and the Northern Territory
covering natural and human features, land use and climate as well as regional and capital city case studies Maps
and informative text on significant and iconic Australian places, and how they are protected and cared for. Age 8+
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31. Jacaranda Primary Atlas 3rd Edition 9780731406524
$36.95
$33.26
$31.41
$29.56
32. Jacaranda Atlas 7th Edition 9781742461267
$62.95
$56.66
$53.50
$50.36
33. Oxford Atlas Project 1 9780195563092
$26.95
$24.26
$22.91
$21.56
34. Oxford Atlas Project 2 9780195566222
$31.95
$28.76
$27.16
$25.56
35. Oxford Atlas Project 3 9780195564518
$36.95
$33.26
$31.41
$29.56
The Jacaranda Primary Atlas 3E has been designed to give middle and upper level Australian primary students an
exciting window on their world from a local, national and global perspective. This new edition is an outstanding source
of up-to-date, exciting and relevant maps, photos, illustrations, statistics and information about Australia and the
World. Key features: Significantly rewritten and redesigned, it includes important innovations such as satellite images,
enhanced sub continental maps, case studies and coverage of critical global themes and issues. Map keys tailored to
primary student needs, and prominently displayed. Skill development is reinforced with a range of activities. Specific
map reading skills are explained using real examples. Age 10+
The Jacaranda Atlas 7th Edition has been thoroughly re-engineered to meet the changing needs of geography
students and teachers. The 7th edition has been segmented into four distinct sections including: GeoSkills
GeoConcepts, GeoReference, GeoTopics and World Statistics. Furthermore, the new edition includes introductions
to each item in the double page spreads, additional labeling of maps and graphics to help use and make sense of
information in the spread, new three-dimensional mapping style and a new range of case studies focusing on recent
events and popular topics taught in Geography classrooms around Australia. Age 11 +
Stage 1 of the Oxford Atlas Project helps students to become familiar with maps and basic map-reading skills.
Students are encouraged to develop their spatial skills by viewing features and landscapes from different angles.
Students discover country features and places by using simple keys. grids and scales. Thematic maps provide an
introduction to locating key information. Students are introduced to the world through children of their own ages from
a range of different cultures. Age 5+
Oxford Atlas Project 2 introduces more formal map-reading skills for students to use as they explore the amazing
diversity of our world. Thematic sections focus on natural, human and global issues to explore how humans interact
with their natural. Includes: World map, Exploring map skills: reading and interpreting, Exploring our world: 19
geotheme spreads, Exploring our country: Australian geothemes & maps, Exploring continents & countries: world
maps, World statistics, Flags of the world. Age 8+
Oxford Atlas Project 3 incorporates the latest international and Australian research into how students develop
cartographic and geographic literacies. Both a stunning book of maps and a comprehensive reference tool, Oxford
Atlas Project 3 redefines the role of the education atlas in the classroom. Includes: Geospatial skills section: reference
material focused on essential geographical skills and concepts, Geothemes section: combines thematic maps from
Australia and the world with an illustrated dictionary of geographical concepts, Australia: maps, satellite images and
case studies crossreferenced to pertinent Geothemes, World: maps, case studies and environments crossreferenced
to pertinent Geothemes, Mapping style: unique land cover base and relief shading to aid student comprehension,
Map navigation: peerless typographical clarity; consistent placement of keys, scales and north points, Accompanying
CD-ROM with a powerful search function. Age 11+
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