Authors: DK Publishing.
Hardcover, 960 pages
Publisher: DK CHILDREN
Publication Date: 2008-06-16


Reviews :

    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...

Authors: David West Reynolds. James Luceno.
Hardcover, 272 pages
Publisher: DK CHILDREN
Publication Date: 2006-09-25


Reviews :

    Provides a complete, comprehensive overview of the Prequel movies (Episodes I-III) and the Trilogy (Episodes IV-VI), this is the definitive photographic guide to the entire Star Wars saga....

Authors: John McIlwain.
Hardcover, 256 pages
Publisher: DK CHILDREN
Publication Date: 1994-09-03


Reviews :

    Offering a visual approach to spelling, vocabulary, and grammar, a dictionary features headwords grouping related words and illustrations and a handy reference section to hold young readers' attention while providing them a wealth of information....

Authors: Scholastic.
Hardcover, 672 pages
Publisher: Scholastic Reference
Publication Date: 2007-06-01
Edition: Revised

Reviews :

    The Scholastic Children's Dictionary has been revised and updated for the first time in five years. The revision will include:

--16 new pages of back matter, including a grammar and punctuation guide, photos of the presidents, a map of the continents, a map of Canada, and more!

--Dozens of new and updated entries

--Photos of several of the new entries

--A fresh new cover design in the same style as the revised Scholastic First Dictionary, the Scholastic Children's Thesaurus and the Scholastic Children's Encyclopedia. This will give the Scholastic Reference line a cohesive look.

...

    Now including terms such as DVD, browser, rap ("noun, A type of song in which the words are spoken in a rhythmical way to a musical background"), and almost 200 other new entries, this freshly updated version of the perenially popular Scholastic Children's Dictionary continues to keep up with children's rapidly shifting day-to-day world. Easy-to-understand pronunciation guides, sample sentences, word histories, cross references, synonym boxes, illustrations, photos, and language notes all make this a dictionary any child will be sure to use regularly for schoolwork--or even peruse for fun! (Check out the detailed illustrations and definition for space shuttle.) Included also are maps of the U.S. and the world, Braille and ASL alphabets, flags of the world, facts about the 50 U.S. states, and a list of American presidents. This colorful, accessible, illustrated dictionary was designed for real kids living and learning right now. (Ages 8 to 12) --Emilie Coulter...

Authors: DK Publishing.
Hardcover, 64 pages
Publisher: DK Preschool
Publication Date: 1993-10-01


Reviews :

    Presents pictures labeled in both Spanish and English under such headings as "Going to school," "Weather," and "At the supermarket."...

Authors: Marvin Terban.
Paperback, 304 pages
Publisher: Scholastic Reference
Publication Date: 2006-07-01
Edition: Revised

Reviews :

    Cat got your tongue? Penny for your thoughts? Come again? Every day, idioms bring color to our speech. Since they don't really mean what they say, idioms can stump even the native English-speaker. Marvin Terban makes understanding idioms "as easy as pie" with the revised SCHOLASTIC DICTIONARY OF IDIOMS. Explanations for, and origins of, more than 700 everyday American idioms, complete with kid-friendly sample sentences. The entries are amusing as well as educational. Alphabetical listing and cross-referencing index makes finding idioms a "piece of cake."...

Authors: Betty Root.
Hardcover, 96 pages
Publisher: DK CHILDREN
Publication Date: 1993-07-26


Reviews :

    A beginner's dictionary gives simple definitions of more than one thousand commonly used words and helps young readers develop vocabulary, spelling, and alphabetizing skills. BOMC Main....

Authors: Marvin Terban.
Paperback, 272 pages
Publisher: Scholastic Reference
Publication Date: 2006-07-01
Edition: Revised

Reviews :

    With a brand new design, 1,000 additional words, and new fun sections like "The Four Longest Words in the English Language" and "The Spelling Words That Made Kids Champions," this is the perfect spelling resource for students. The introduction gives instructions for looking up a word the reader does not necessarily know how to spell, offers more than 150 memory tricks to correct commonly misspelled words, and clearly explains general spelling rules (and their exceptions). Furthermore, to aid pronunciation, each word is divided into syllables with the accented syllable in boldface....

Authors: Michael E. Agnes.
Hardcover, 944 pages
Publisher: Webster's New World
Publication Date: 2006-05-01
Edition: 2

Reviews :

    PREFERRED BY LEADING EDUCATORS AND INFORMED PARENTS



With more than 33,000 entries selected in consultation with top educators and definitions written specifically for children eight and up, this is the most up-to-date and kid-friendly dictionary ever. Designed to make kids enthusiastic instead of intimidated, it features:
* More than 800 notes and tips on synonyms, homonyms, prefixes, spelling, and word histories
* Over 750 photographs and illustrations
* Current computer, scientific, and cutural terms

* Interesting word histories
* Important figures from literature and history
* Sample sentences to show meanings and usage
* Every country plus major cities
* Spelling tips for tricky words
* Clear definitions in language children understand
* Parts of speech, plural forms, and verb forms
* Color photos, drawings and maps
* Easy to understand pronunciation guide on every spread


The all-in-one reference with:
* Children's Thesaurus
* Album of U.S. Presidents
* Tables of Weights and Measures
* Atlas of the World
* Album of U.S. States...

    Designed as a transition dictionary for readers in late-elementary school, Webster's New World Children's Dictionary bridges the gap between simple, picture-based dictionaries and the dull-but-necessary ones we all reach for when faced with unknown words. The medium-sized text, example sentences that accompany most definitions, and the miniature pronunciation guide on every page all work nicely together to ensure that kids will understand correct usage without getting overwhelmed with detail. Also included are maps, history and geography pages, and an introductory thesaurus. Especially helpful for younger users is the 10-page guide to dictionary usage, which covers synonyms, homonyms, and the ever-important ways to look up a word when you don't know how to spell it in the first place.

In general, the definitions are easily understandable for children ages 7 to 12, providing accurate answers without being verbose. In Webster's New World College Dictionary, "rebel" is described as "one who engages in armed resistance against the established government of one's country." In this version, you'll find the more kid-friendly definition "a person who fights against any kind of control or authority." --Jill Lightner...

Authors:
Hardcover, 1088 pages
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Publication Date: 2006-05-03
Edition: 1

Reviews :

    This invaluable resource for students in grades 6–9 has been updated to reflect up-to-the-minute developments in all areas of vocabulary, from Internet technology to current events. Age-appropriate definitions are enhanced by simple etymologies and sample sentences showing words in context.

• More than 65,000 main entry words

• Coverage of important developments in technology and world affairs

• Hundreds of fascinating and informative feature notes

• Attractive full-color design with more than 2,000 photographs, drawings,
and diagrams

• New table that lists entries with Usage and Synonym notes...