New Electronic Macquarie Schools Dictionary:
A Compelling Literacy Resource
Sydney Australia, 1st July 2008 - Franklin Electronic Publishers (AMEX:FEP) today launched Australia’s own electronic, Macquarie Schools Dictionary. This portable, interactive device combines a collection of powerful, built-in reference books from Macquarie Dictionary Publishers (www.macquarieonline.com.au).
Weighing just 113g, Macquarie Schools Dictionary combines primary and high school dictionaries, essay writing and grammar guides, and biographical and geographical dictionaries. Phonetic spell correction and a thesaurus with half a million synonyms build word power and confidence. Built-in word games and spelling bees, with the option to use your own word list, make learning fun.
Macquarie Schools Dictionary also translates major Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island languages by region, to and from English, with cultural context.
“Macquarie Schools Dictionary has been developed as part of an overall commitment to improving literacy outcomes for all young people. It complements Franklin's support for National Literacy & Numeracy Week (NLNW), MS Readathon, The Premier's Spelling Bee and Spellmasters”, said Russell Goldberg, Managing Director of Franklin Electronic Publishers (Aust.) P/L. “It is an essential school reference tool for empowering students with literacy skills, knowledge and access to Australia’s original languages”, he added.
Built-in features from seven reference books in the Macquarie Dictionary range include:
· Macquarie Primary Dictionary: Essential dictionary companion includes example sentences.
· Macquarie Student Dictionary: High school dictionary includes technological and cultural developments.
· Macquarie Book of Aboriginal Words: Major Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island languages with translations to and from English.
· Macquarie Budget Dictionary with Synonyms: Interactive dictionary and thesaurus for exploring our language.
· Macquarie Student Writer's Friend: Essay writing guide shows how to construct a good argument.
· Macquarie Writer's Friend: Grammar guide ensures correct use of language.
· Macquarie A-Z People & Places: Biographical and geographical dictionary covering the world but with a special emphasis on Australia. Over 20,000 people, places and events.
“Franklin’s global reputation for content delivery has combined with Macquarie Dictionary Publishers’ leadership in Australian language databases to create a compelling literacy resource for schools. Macquarie Schools Dictionary brings a wealth of content to students of all levels, in an easily accessible, portable format”, commented Susan Butler, Publisher at Macquarie Dictionary.
Valued at $129.95 RRP it is available in department stores, duty free, electrical, book and other leading retailers. For further information visit www.franklin.com/au or call 1800 882 588.
About Franklin
Franklin Electronic Publishers Incorporated (AMEX:FEP) is a world leader in electronic handheld information, having sold approximately 40,000,000 electronic books since 1986. Current titles available directly or through partners number more than 52,000 in sixteen languages under license from world class publishers, such as Merriam-Webster and HarperCollins, focused in five genres: Learning, Language Learning, Travel, Spiritual, and Leisure. The Company also licenses its underlying technology to an array of partners including Adobe, Sun Microsystems and Ademco (a division of Honeywell). Franklin distributes ROLODEX(R) Electronics branded organisers worldwide and SEIKO branded reference products in North and South America, Australia and the European Community. Franklin’s products are available at 49,000 retail outlets worldwide, through catalogues, and online at http://www.franklin.com/au.
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01 July 2008
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