American Heritage First Dictionary - by Editors of the American Heritage Di (Paperback)

About the Book

Completely redesigned in a two-column format, this new edition contains more than 2,000 words along with photographs and drawings, as well as colored note boxes to help beginning readers build vocabulary, identify synonyms and antonyms, and more. Full color.

Book Synopsis

The American Heritage(R) First Dictionary is written especially for children 5-8 years old. The meanings of more than 2,000 age-appropriate words are made clear in easy-to-read definitions and example sentences enhanced by 550 full-color photographs and drawings that appeal to today's visually sophisticated children.

This new edition has been entirely redesigned into a two column format. It's now paperback and has a larger trim size, making it lightweight yet still easy for young eyes to read. The entry words correlate with the vocabulary found in the curricula for the early primary grades, and the book includes more than 100 new words such as creature, escape, parachute, and splash.

An essential resource for kids, the dictionary features hundreds of engaging feature notes that show synonyms, antonyms, rhyming words, and related words. These notes have been color-coded based on category, a feature new to this edition. It also includes a guide to using the dictionary that is useful for students, parents, and teachers alike, along with an instructive Phonics and Spelling Guide to help develop strong reading and writing skills.

About the Author

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