Middle Primary Dictionaries
Comprehensive reference resources for ages 8-10
Developed in collaboration with the Australian National Dictionary Centre
Oxford middle primary dictionaries are developed in collaboration with The Australian National Dictionary Centre (ANDC), a joint Australian National University and OUP project. Established in 1988, the ANDC is a centre of excellence and expertise for the study of Australian English.
Australian Primary Oxford Dictionary
Ages: 8-10 | Headwords: 14,000+
The Australian Primary Oxford Dictionary is an essential reference for Australian Upper Primary students with appendix words that identify core words in key learning areas. Now in its fifth edition, this authoritative source on Australian English has been updated with new and revised headwords and phrases based on the latest Australian-language research.
- Informed by the lexicographical expertise of the Australian National Dictionary Centre
- Over 14,000 headwords with clear definitions, plus alphabet edge indexes
- Includes pronunciation, grammar, punctuation and spelling guide
- Example sentences to show words in context
- Every headword and derivative highlighted in blue for easy recognition
Australian Middle Primary Oxford Dictionary
Ages: 8-10 | Headwords: 25,000+
The Australian Middle Primary Oxford Dictionary is the most comprehensive and up-to-date middle primary dictionary, covering all the latest words students need to know.
- Alphabet edge indexes for clear signposting and easy navigation
- Words from the areas of science, environment, technology, current affairs, world events, politics, food, festivals and culture
- Word building and word usage boxes to develop grammar and language skills
- Example sentences to show words used in context
- Special study section with handy hints for spelling, grammar and punctuation
Australian Middle Primary Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus 3e
Ages: 8-10 | Headwords: 14,000+
Drawing on the very latest Australian research into the words most commonly used by Australian children in Years 3 and 4, the Australian Middle Primary Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus combines a dictionary and thesaurus using an innovative 'one-stop' entry format.
- Alphabet edge indexes for clear signposting and easy navigation
- Simple respelling system to aid pronunciation
- Word origins are explained, while synonyms and antonyms are included within dictionary entries
- Word building boxes are included to develop students’ morphology skills
- Example sentences to show words used in context
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