Collins Junior Thesaurus

Book excerpt: A brand new thesaurus from Collins, with all the features you'd expect from the world's favourite dictionary publishers: clear, user-friendly design, up-to-the-minute vocabulary and beautifully illustrated in full colour. A must for all budding writers A clear, easy-to-use thesaurus that provides real support for young writers and helps to build a child's vocabulary. Each headword is defined and each synonym is shown in context, making sure that children choose the right word for their needs. Example sentences demonstrate real writing -- from favourite works of fiction to non-fiction texts such as newspaper extracts -- showing the power of language used effectively. Full indexing gives children a quick check reference. A simple, step-by-step introduction shows children how to use the thesaurus. Additional material provides more support for budding writers. Design features link to Collins Junior Dictionary, ensuring that children find the thesaurus easy to navigate. All headwords can be found in the Junior Dictionary for further support.