The cover of the “Oxford Picture Dictionary for the Content Areas” by Dorothy Kaufman and Gary Apple, is a delightful explosion of color and imagery! With its bright and engaging design, it immediately captures attention. From the skateboarder to the giraffe, and even the Capitol building, it looks like this dictionary covers a wide array of subjects. My guess is that this book is designed to help students develop academic language skills across various subjects like science, history, and perhaps even physical education. The images suggest a fun and comprehensive resource that makes learning new vocabulary an adventure, though the busy design might be a bit overwhelming for some students.

Rating: ★★★★☆ Summary: A vibrant and engaging cover that promises a diverse range of subjects to help students with academic language development, though a bit cluttered.

Reviewed by: Mrs. Estelle Abernathy