The American Heritage Children's Dictionary - Hardcover

Editors Of The American Heritage Di

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1328787354 ISBN 13: 9781328787354

Publisher: Clarion Books, 2018

Synopsis

A brand new edition of our superb dictionary for children in grades 3–6 (ages 8–12), with age-appropriate vocabulary, easy-to-understand definitions, lively example sentences, and delightful color images.

The American Heritage® Children's Dictionary has been completely revised, updated, and redesigned for a brand-new edition, ensuring that this title remains fresh and current while providing the visual appeal needed to captivate young readers. For this brand-new edition, every definition has been reviewed, and hundreds of new senses and new words and definitions—ranging from android to vegan—have been added. This edition includes a brand-new feature, Writers Choose Their Words. Nearly 100 new note boxes throughout the A-Z text highlight quotations selected from popular and classic young adult and children’s literature and show key vocabulary words in context. With entries written in easy-to-understand language, an abundance of example sentences that provide greater context, and stunning full-color illustrations, this engaging reference brings words to life and enhances the child's learning experience.

About this title

From the Author:

The EDITORS OF THE AMERICAN HERITAGE® DICTIONARIES are trained lexicographers with a varied array of interests and expertise.

About the Author:

THE EDITORS OF THE AMERICAN HERITAGE DICTIONARIES are a team of professional lexicographers with advanced degrees in various scholarly fields. The editors familiarize themselves with the vocabulary in specific subject areas, collect materials on new developments and usage, and work with expert consultants to ensure that their publications are accurate and up-to-date.

About this edition

• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1328787354
• ISBN 13: 9781328787354
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 896