DK Merriam-Webster Children's Dictionary - Hardcover

DK Publishing

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0789452383 ISBN 13: 9780789452382

Publisher: DK Children, 2000

Synopsis

Provides a comprehensive reference tool for middle readers, complete with spelling tips, bright photos and illustrations, and a user-friendly color-coded letter guide.

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Review

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

Edition details

• Publisher: DK Children
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0789452383
• ISBN 13: 9780789452382
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 12