Oxford
Primary
Dictionaries

The Oxford Australian First Dictionary is the most up-to-date and relevant dictionary for Australian lower primary students in their first and second years of school.

• The perfect introduction to using a dictionary
• Over 1500 headwords and 300 full-colour illustrations
• Explicit identification of Oxford Wordlist words
• Complimentary online activity sheets to practise dictionary skills
• Additional illustrated section at the back with thematic wordlists covering content such as colours, numbers and shapes

The Oxford Australian Junior Dictionary is the most contemporary and relevant dictionary for Australian lower primary students in their second and third years of school.

• Over 4500 headwords and phrases and 400 colour photographs and illustrations
• Contains all Oxford Wordlist 500 words, identified by a star icon
• Complimentary online activity sheets to practise dictionary skills
• Special section at the back on grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Additional illustrated section at the back with thematic wordlists covering content such as numbers, shapes, time, seasons, fruit and vegetables, and parts of the body

My Personal Dictionary 4th Edition is a powerful personal reference tool for young writers and researchers. It has been updated to include the first 500 Oxford Wordlist words and includes blank spaces for students to record their own special-interest words.

• Ideal for writing across the curriculum
• Helps children understand the use of reference tools through the creation of their own simple versions
• Uses state-specific handwriting fonts for practising handwriting skills
• Includes phonics pages on short-vowel rhyming words
• Provides special illustrated wordlists at the back of the book, covering different themes in the curriculum

My Oxford Wordlist 2E is an ideal companion to support students' writing.

• Features Oxford Wordlist 500 words, sorted alphabetically and according to grammatical function
• Features example sentences to show common word usage
• Contains 22 language study pages – including contractions, prepositions, verb tenses, plurals, homophones and more

Oxford Wordlist 1–100 Flashcards are a fun way for children to practise high-frequency words. The flashcards feature simple and accessible sample sentences, engaging illustrations and notes for parents and teachers.

• Multi-purpose tools that can be used in a variety of ways – for games, making word walls, making sentences and creating spelling lists
• Flexible and can be used in small groups, for pair work or independently
• Helps build automaticity, fluency and sight-word recall through repeated exposure and reinforcement
• Includes four cards with teaching pointers and ideas for games and activities

The Australian First Oxford Thesaurus is the most up-to-date primary thesaurus available in Australia, designed to encourage Australian primary school students to expand their vocabulary and increase their confidence in reading and writing. Comprehensive and easy-to-use, the thesaurus features headwords in red and customised primary fonts for better word recognition.

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

The Australian Middle Primary Oxford Thesaurus is the most comprehensive and up-to-date middle primary thesaurus in Australia, designed to encourage students to expand their vocabulary and increase their confidence in reading and writing.

• Over 50 000 headwords with customised fonts so students can find words easily, plus alphabet edge indexes
• Special panels offer related words to widen vocabulary and extend topic work

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

The Australian Primary Oxford Dictionary has been comprehensively updated to cover all the latest words middle and upper primary students need to know. Feature boxes provide handy hints for spelling, grammat, punctuation, and usage.

• Over 14 000 headwords with clear definitions, plus alphabet edge indexes
• Simple respelling system to aid pronunciation
• Example sentences show words in context
• Labels indicate slang or other informal usage. and provide notes that assist with difficult words

The Australian Primary Oxford Thesaurus is an essential reference for Australian upper primary school students as they build word knowledge and skills to utilise in their writing. Features up-to-date Australian Curriculum content, opposites and grammar and usage notes.

• Over 50 000 headwords with clear definitions
• Example sentences show words used in context
• Alphabet edge index on each page to assist students in locating a specific letter

The Australian Integrated Primary Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus is an innovatative, feature-packed reference designed for upper primary school students.

• Combines a dictionary and thesaurus in a single easy-to-use volume, with corresponding colour-coded dictionary and thesaurus entries on the same page
• Over 20 000 dictionary headwords and 10 000 thesaurus headwords
• Contains a comprehensive grammar, punctuation and spelling guide

The essential reference resource for upper primary students, the Australian Advanced Primary Dictionary is a user-friendly and comprehensive reference containing more than 50,000 headwords.

• Over 50 000 headwords, with each headword and derivative highlighted for easy recognition
• Covers contemporary Australian terms and includes words from the areas of environment, technology, popular culture, science, medicine, economics and food
• Contains hundreds of encyclopedic entries, including countries, historical figures and much more
• Appendices include a 32-page grammar and reference guide

The Australian Basic School Oxford Dictionary has been carefully compiled with the needs of students aged between 10 and 16 in mind. It is easy to use, avoiding abbreviations, symbols and other confusing conventions.

Firmly established as Australia's best-selling school dictionary, the sixth edition of the Australian School Oxford Dictionary has been thoroughly revised and updated, with hundreds of new words you won't find in any other Australian school dictionary.

A comprehensive grammar and reference guide is included to assist students with their writing and language usage.

The Australian School Oxford Thesaurus is a compact, easy-to-use, A–Z thesaurus of synonyms and antonyms, specifically written for classroom use. It is an ideal reference for students to use to improve their communication and writing skills.

An essential reference containing two books in one – the complete texts of the Australian School Oxford Dictionary and the Australian School Oxford Thesaurus.

This essential reference contains the complete text of the Australian School Oxford Dictionary in a handy ringbinder format. Completely revised and updated, the Australian Schoolmate Oxford Dictionary 6E contains hundreds of new entries that reflect the important areas of contemporary word creation.

The Australian Schoolmate Oxford Thesaurus offers students an alphabetical collection of words with their synonyms and antonyms, which they can use to increase their vocabulary and improve their writing. It is conveniently hole-punched to fit into a ringbinder.

The most comprehensive dictionary available for lower primary school students in New Zealand features distinctive New Zealand words and meanings, Māori pronunciation guidance and a simple pronunciation guide for difficult or unusual words.

Specifically written for students, the New Zealand Oxford Primary School Dictionary covers points of grammar, usage and spelling as well as general information. Features distinctive New Zealand words and meanings that are labelled accordingly, Māori pronunciation guidance and a simple pronunciation guide for difficult or unusual words.

A fully integrated dictionary and thesaurus that assists students to develop and extend their knowledge of words and definitions as well as build word power by supplying an extensive list of synonyms. Appendices include comprehensive coverage of grammar skills, useful words from te reo Māori, texting and instant messaging language.

The fifth edition of the New Zealand School Oxford Dictionary has been thoroughly revised and updated, with hundreds of new words you won't find in other school dictionaries. This best-selling dictionary is written specifically for New Zealand school students and provides easy access to words, while at the same time serving as an introduction to more complex styles of dictionaries.

A compact, easy-to-use A–Z thesaurus of synonyms and antonyms that is the ideal reference for students wanting to improve their communication and writing skills. The only thesaurus specifically written for New Zealand school students.

An innovatative, feature-packed reference specifically designed for New Zealand school students. Combines a dictionary and a thesaurus in a single easy-to-use volume, providing unrivalled coverage of New Zealand English and Māori words.