Merriam-Webster Children's Dictionary

Merriam-Webster Children's Dictionary
by DK Publishing

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Author: DK Publishing
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-06-16
ISBN: 0756637589
Number of pages: 960
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Publisher: DK CHILDREN

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Book Review: A surprisingly welcome gift
Summary: 5 Stars

Merriam-Webster Children's DictionaryI bought this with some trepidation as a gift for an eight-year-old boy whose primary interests, I had been told, involved sports activities that kept him moving. I thought he would hate it, but that he might somehow find it useful for school. And I hoped that its many illustrations, sidebars, pages with snakes and dinosaurs, and excellent definitions would eventually win him over. Much to my surprise, and the utter shock of his parents, the boy was fascinated by the book from the beginning--absorbed in it, in fact. So don't hesitate. This is an excellent first dictionary.

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Summary of 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

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