A new edition of the comprehensive best-selling dictionary for all primary school children. Exciting new features include:* all headwords in colour for the first time* hundreds of new word origins added in highlighted panels* all text revised and updated.Other features are:* over 26,000 entries and 30,000 definitions simply and clearly explained* parts of speech, word forms, plurals and alternative spellings all written out in full for maximum clarity* special language information on grammar, spelling, punctuation and usage given in highlighted panels to help pupils avoid common language errors* durable sewn binding and hardcovers to withstand wear and tear.