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This dictionary features the essential words found in Year One teaching materials including English, Maths and Social Studies, so that children need to focus only on words relevant to that level. In addition to vocabulary development, the dict- ionary highlights words of similar form or meaning in word study panels, bringing children’s attention to the grammatical pattern or spelling devices for such groups. To further help children use this dictionary effectively, the definitions are usually given in full sentences, followed by one or more examples. For some meanings, full-colour illustrations have also been included. Features •Entries are based on words found in Year One textbooks •Focuses on meanings relevant to Year One level •Provides synonyms and antonyms of entries •Includes Word Study Panels with useful information about grammar, usage and spelling •Large format and attractive full-colour page design

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Curriculum Concepts has been publishing educational resource material for the education market for over 17 years, establishing an excellent reputation in that time. The books are carefully researched, New Zealand curriculum appropriate and are written and trialled by teachers for teachers. Curriculum Concepts also licenses New Zealand-appropriate educational resources from around the world and acts as a distributor of educational resources for New Zealand and international publishers. The resources are provided across all New Zealand curriculum areas for preschool to Year 9 (Age 13) students plus special needs, adult students in literacy and numeracy and English speakers of other languages. The range includes photocopiable resources, interactive CDs, subscription-based websites, high interest-low reading age paperbacks, posters, junior readers, professional development books, certificates, stickers, borders and library books. Continuing its tradition of providing customers with its fast, efficient and friendly service and its ‘buy now – pay later’ Ea$i-pay scheme, Curriculum Concepts offers discounted resources through its ‘Mates’ emails and monthly prizes to top-spending customers. New developments for 2009 include the selling of e-books from their website and a lucky customer monthly spot prize.

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