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Scholastic Children's Dictionary

by Scholastic

A word reference with learning tools for children

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A word reference with learning tools for children

Alongside definitions, this updated edition includes a kid-friendly pronunciation guide, sample sentences, vivid pictures, and more than 500 new or revised entries. Its reference material extends beyond vocabulary: a thesaurus and guides to grammar, idioms, geography, and U.S. presidents give the book several ways to support study and lookups at home or in class. The publisher also notes coverage of contemporary technological, scientific, and cultural terms, making this a broad-format resource for exploring words and related subjects.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 building vocabulary and practicing word lookups
  • Students who benefit from pronunciation guides, sample sentences, and visual reference features
  • Families or classrooms seeking a dictionary with supplementary grammar and subject guides

Themes

Vocabulary and word meaningsPronunciation and usageGrammar and idiomsGeography and U.S. presidents

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Book overview

Bursting with learning tools, this comprehensive dictionary was created with kids in mind and offers up a world of words.

 

Scholastic's trusted Children's Dictionary is back and bursting with up-to-date information on contemporary technological, scientific, and cultural terms, hundreds of new words, and in-depth sidebars featuring bold, colorful images.

 

Featuring more than 500 new or revised entries, vivid pictures, a kid-friendly pronunciation guide and sample sentences, the Scholastic Children's Dictionary includes a thesaurus, as well as guides to grammar, idioms, geography, and US presidents. Ideal for both classroom and home use, this beloved dictionary is the perfect reference guide for kids and ENL learners of all ages.

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