Items related to My First Thesaurus: The Ideal A-Z Thesaurus for Young...
My First Thesaurus: The Ideal A-Z Thesaurus for Young Children (Kingfisher First Reference) - Softcover
Synopsis
Fully updated for 2004, the revised and updated Kingfisher First Thesaurus by George Beal and Martin Chatterton is an easy-to-use word finder containing more than 100 key words and more than 1,000 secondary words, as well as synonyms and antonyms. Simple example sentences and amusing cartoons clarify and visually reinforce word meanings while making learning fun.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
George Beal has written several books about language for children including The Illustrated Children's Thesaurus, as well as the Kingfisher Book of Words and the Kingfisher First Thesaurus.
From Booklist
Another addition to the proliferating number of children's thesauruses, this book has approximately 100 entries. For each entry term are given the part of speech, a definition, and an illustrative sentence. Synonyms are listed with a sentence to exemplify their use. Sometimes additional synonyms and opposites are listed at the end of an entry. In the margins are cross-references from other words in the alphabetical sequence to the synonym under which they will be found.
There are double-page spreads on such topics as animals, community helpers, sport, and transportation, often out of alphabetical sequence, apparently for format reasons. Ten pages have quizzes or activities of some kind; the answers are on the last page. Two pages list homophones. Cartoonish line drawings appear on most pages, their presumable function being humor and variety. The book is printed in two colors, green and black.
The basic words are appropriately simple for a first thesaurus (e.g., beautiful, leave, sad, work), but the synonyms are often more advanced (e.g., those for noise include racket and din, with hush and silence as opposites). While some sentences are helpful with meaning ("There was such a din, I couldn't hear myself talk"), others are not ("Why are you so gloomy?"). Some words and sentences seem conceptually far beyond what would be expected in a first thesaurus, ("La Scala in Milan is one of the world's great opera houses").
Only libraries intent on building a collection of children's wordbooks need purchase. This is ineffective as a reference book and too unattractive to invite much browsing.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherKingfisher
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 075345808X
- ISBN 13 9780753458082
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages144
- IllustratorChatterton Martin
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 72.63
Shipping:
US$ 6.95
Within U.S.A.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Kingfisher First Thesaurus Kin
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Chatterton, Martin (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00071811998
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Kingfisher First Thesaurus Kin
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Chatterton, Martin (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00031013323
Quantity: 4 available
Stock Image
Kingfisher First Thesaurus Kin
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Chatterton, Martin (illustrator). Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00075034593
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
My First Thesaurus: The Ideal A-Z Thesaurus for Young Children (Kingfisher First Reference)
Seller: More Than Words, Waltham, MA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Chatterton, Martin (illustrator). . . All orders guaranteed and ship within 24 hours. Your purchase supports More Than Words, a nonprofi t job training program for youth, empowering youth to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business. Seller Inventory # BOS-D-05a-05297
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
My First Thesaurus: The Ideal A-Z Thesaurus for Young Children (Kingfisher First Reference)
Seller: Irish Booksellers, Portland, ME, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Chatterton, Martin (illustrator). SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book. Seller Inventory # 19-075345808x-G
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Kingfisher First Thesaurus: The Ideal A-Z Thesaurus for Young Children (Kingfisher First Reference)
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Chatterton, Martin (illustrator). Very Good condition. Seller Inventory # T06J-00892
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Kingfisher First Thesaurus : The Ideal a-Z Thesaurus for Young Children
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Chatterton, Martin (illustrator). Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP92047538
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
My First Thesaurus: The Ideal A-Z Thesaurus for Young Children (Kingfisher First Reference)
Seller: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Chatterton, Martin (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_404579056
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Kingfisher First Thesaurus: The Ideal A-Z Thesaurus for Young Children (Kingfisher First Reference)
Seller: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. Chatterton, Martin (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_313155048
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Kingfisher First Thesaurus
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Chatterton, Martin (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.2. Seller Inventory # G075345808XI3N00
Quantity: 1 available