Color Oxford Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Wordpower Guide [Paperback]

Sara Hawker (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 12, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0198607083 | ISBN-13: 978-0198607083

The Color Oxford Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Wordpower Guide offers three books in one portable format, which gives authoritative and current coverage of today's English.
*The dictionary contains over 40,000 words, phrases, and definitions
*The thesaurus holds more than 65,000 alternative words
*Matching thesaurus and dictionary entries appear on the same page for quick and easy reference
*Ultra-clear two-color design highlights key information for maximum accessibility.
*Unique Wordpower Guide features a vocabulary builder, lists of frequently misspelled words, and collective nouns for animals and birds

Perfect for school or for anyone who wants to build their vocabulary, the Color Oxford Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Wordpower Guide is your own personal expert on how to use the English language to maximum effect.

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About the Author

Sara Hawker is Project Editor for English Dictionaries and Thesauruses at Oxford University Press. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 752 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (June 12, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198607083
• ISBN-13: 978-0198607083
• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 3.9 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #146,560 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #50 in Books > Education & Reference > Dictionaries & Thesauruses > Thesauruses

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Dictionary for Elementary, July 7, 2005

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J. Kowalski "Earwaves" (Waupun, WI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Color Oxford Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Wordpower Guide (Paperback)

Last year, I required this reference book for my fifth graders. The students and I especially like the same-page layout for thesaurus words and definitions. Having the entire class literally on the same page really helps move lessons and activities along. Yes, I could have done that with cheapie dollar-store ones, but I've found those poorly printed and often missing some common words. I wish the price were a couple dollars lower, so I wouldn't feel I have to do an end-of-year "buy back." About two-thirds of the class did choose to keep their copies last year, so I have some used ones for next year. Other plusses: compact size, two-color printing, and bonus vocabulary sections good for quick "sponge" lessons.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Convenient & Easy to Use, June 29, 2006

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S. Michael Occhialini (Central Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Color Oxford Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Wordpower Guide (Paperback)

We use these in a homeschool setting and we couldn't be more pleased. The print is easy to read and having both dictionary and thesaurus on the same page is very good. This is one of those books we'll keep using for many years.

2.0 out of 5 stars Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus, October 7, 2007

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Stitch "626" (NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Color Oxford Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Wordpower Guide (Paperback)

Not good for a 6th grader. Didn't have any of my child's spelling words, child and I were both frustrated with this book. Don't recommend it.