Second Edition
This is the first dictionary that many Australians will use. It is written specially for the 6 to 10 year olds who are beginning an exciting journey of discovering the world of words and their meanings. Key features include:
- definitions of nearly 4,000 words in clear, natural language
- sample sentences to show words in context
- simple respelling pronunciation guide
- many new definitions that reflect technological and cultural realities
- Aboriginal words and the language group from which they come
- word building and word use within entries to expand vocabulary knowledge and understanding
- word lists for ten popular classroom these to help children with their writing
- an appendix with measurement facts, mathematical shapes, a list of endangered and vulnerable mammals and much more
'My First Macquarie Dictionary' brings our language to life, starting Australian children on a lifelong path of language discovery and development.
