First Children's Dictionary: A First Reference Book for Children (DK First Reference) - Hardcover

DK

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1465454675 ISBN 13: 9781465454676

Publisher: DK Children, 2016

Synopsis

With more than 4,000 entries, this updated edition of First Children's Dictionary is an ideal reference book for children five and older that will soon have kids expressing their thoughts in wonderful new ways.

Designed with age-appropriate text and highly visual pages featuring more than 800 images, this dictionary is accessible and will not intimidate readers. Definitions are written in full sentences, helping children learn how to write correctly, and example sentences illustrate use and meaning. Opposites are included, themed feature pages highlight related words, and spelling and writing tips at the back of the book give children even further insight into the art of using words.

More than just a dictionary, First Children's Dictionary is the perfect beginning reference book for kids.

About this title

About the Author

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.   Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.

From School Library Journal

K-Gr 3—DK is the king of making children's topics both understandable and easy to access; this picture dictionary is no different in that approach. With more than 4,000 entries, this title contains words that some other children's dictionaries may not (for instance, it defines "Allah" and "Jew," though not "Jesus"). Definitions are very short and concise, and the part of speech is given (though if a word can be several parts of speech, usually just one usage is listed). "Internet" is not here, but "digital" and "computer" are, and in this work, a "tablet" can be both a small computer and a "small solid piece of medicine." In addition to adding new words relating to technology (such as "smartphone"), the second edition also lists pronouns, articles, and prepositions. Sample sentences are updated for a more contemporary flavor, and words are added to reflect cultural diversity ("Eid" and "Holi"). This volume is limited, to be sure, and images are helpful (albeit stock); some beginning and end matter is included on collective nouns and interesting units of measure. VERDICT Colorful, engaging, but only an additional purchase if needed.—Sharon Verbeten, Brown County Library, Green Bay, WI

Edition details

• Publisher: DK Children
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1465454675
• ISBN 13: 9781465454676
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 256