Accelerate your students' Academic Language Development with the second edition of the Oxford Picture Dictionary for the Content Areas for Kids program. This research-based program: Is flexible enough to be used in any teaching situation. Provides explicit instruction through research-based routines by Kate Kinsella. Makes vocabulary with the academic language learners need to be successful. Is standards based and aligned to the Common Core State Standards and other leading research on what works most effectively This second edition is a complete research-based language development program that uses vibrant, engaging illustration to facilitate vocabulary acquisition and academic language success Joan Ross Keyes is the author of many Oxford Picture Dictionaries for Kids and Kids Readers.