Merriam-Webster Children's Dictionary
This is a fully updated edition of the extremely popular Children's Dictionary. Now with more than 35,000 entries, this edition has updated definitions, images, and details; plus 2,000 additional words and 900 additional images.
In evaluating a children's dictionary, there are two test words we always check first: "e-mail" and "iguana." After all, if "e-mail" doesn't appear in a dictionary, how up-to-date can it be? And iguanas, well, what kid doesn't want to read all about this "very large tropical American lizard with a ridge of tall scales along its back"? We are happy to report that this fine dictionary is above and beyond our gold standard. Not only are there definitions for each of the test words, there are illustrations for each, as well! This 912-page illustrated dictionary is packed with great information, including world maps on the inside covers, an easy-to-use how-to guide, and a reference section with facts and maps of the continents, pictures of flags from countries around the world, U.S. presidents and vice presidents, pronunciation guides, signs and symbols, and lots more. Sandwiched between this wealth of facts and figures are 846 pages of definitions with DK's trademark crisp, clear photographs illustrating many of the words. One of the handiest features in this volume is the multicolored alphabet running down the outer edges of every single page, with the featured letter highlighted for easy reference when flipping through. So get out there and e-mail all your iguana friends about this terrific reference guide! (Ages 9 to 12) --Emilie Coulter
Merriam-Webster Children's Dictionary Accessories
 Scholastic Dictionary Of Spelling (Revised)
The American Heritage Children's Thesaurus
Scholastic Dictionary of Synonyms, Antonyms, and Homonyms
DK Children's Illustrated Dictionary
Checking Your Grammar: Scholastic Guides
Scholastic Children's Encyclopedia
Scholastic Children's Dictionary
Webster's New World Children's Dictionary
DK First Encyclopedia
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th Edition (Red Kivar Binding with Jacket)
Merriam-Webster Children's Dictionary Reviews
This book is more like an encyclopedia and I highly recommend it to any families with young children. I got this book for my children (3 & 5)and am impressed with the content; great pictures, great number of entries, and clear explanation. I like the tabs and I can see my 5 yr old enjoying the book for years to come.
I got it for my granddaughter who is in second grade. I would recommend it to anyone wanting their child to get familiar with the use of a dictionary. So far, every word we have attempted to locate has been found in the dictionary. So I vould say the dictionary is very inclusive. This dictionary is easy to use, has great pictures, and is written is simple language that is easy for children to understand. It has been very useful to her and to me as I help her with her homework.
It is just what I wanted for my girls. I looks more like an interesting book rather than a reference book. This dictonary is so full of wonderful pictures.
My only complain is that the paper is of low quality which seems will tear up easily. My daughter loves it and keeps it close by as she reads lots of books. I have a 6 year old daughter in 1st grade and she's enjoying this dictionary a lot. I was expecting something like a thicker glossy paper for the price. The book has a lot of illustrations and a lot extra information. Now whenever she asks me what a word means we go in and look for it and have it read her self.
I envision her using this for at least the next three years and hopefully a lot longer. We bought it for my childs 7th birthday and she absolutely loves it, as do we. Just the right amount of pictures and text to keep their attention and certainly a dictionary to grow into. This childrens Dictionary is fabulous.
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