Book excerpt: Based on the critically acclaimed bestselling Canadian Oxford Dictionary, the Oxford Canadian Spelling Bee Dictionary provides all the words a student will need to successfully compete in any spelling bee in Canada at a local, provincial or national level. With over 36,000 words, this dictionary contains only words that are difficult to spell, complete with etymologies, pronunciation, primary definitions and homophones. The layout and content of this dictionary are specially formulated to make studying easier, right down to the portable and handy format. Specially designed to fulfill the needs of students competing in spelling bees, the Oxford Canadian Spelling Bee Dictionary is an essential tool for supporting literacy and spelling in Canada. The Oxford Canadian Spelling Bee Dictionary is the only dictionary of its kind available in Canada.