Scholastic First Dictionary

The "Scholastic First Dictionary" makes a wonderful first reference tool for any young reader. Written by one of the foremost authorities of dictionaries for children, it has been carefully designed to reflect the vocabulary and interests of early elementary school children. This book will enable children to learn basic dictionary skills that they will need throughout their lives. This book contains over 1,500 carefully chosen headwords designed to help build on the vocabulary of young children plus 600 full-color photographs to help illustrate their meanings. Each entry includes a simple phonetic pronunciation guide and easy-to-understand definitions, as well as alternate forms for nouns, verbs, and adjectives. The illustrative example sentences are clearly written and help show children what words mean and how they should be used. The Scholastic First Dictionary makes a perfect and unique gift that will encourage any young child to team and continually expand his or...