The Simon & Schuster Thesaurus for Children provides students with the tools they need to build their vocabulary, improve their writing skills, and express themselves more accurately and precisely. The thesaurus is packed with information that encourages children to expand their knowledge of the English language. With over 800 main entries and 5,000 synonyms, the Simon & Schuster Thesaurus for Children helps young writers make correct word choices and avoid repetition. It stimulates children's creativity and gives them a new understanding of the complex resources of language.
SOME SIMON & SCHUSTER THESAURUS FOR CHILDREN HIGHLIGHTS:
More than 800 entries and 5,000 synonyms
Entries that give parts of speech, definitions, and example sentences
Easy-to-use cross-references
A complete index of all the synonyms, antonyms, phrases, and idioms
Special word banks that contain additional word choices
Unique word alerts that warn of possible problems in grammar or word use
Common phrases and idioms
Synonyms that include definitions and one or more example sentences
Parent Council Reviews
This kid-friendly thesaurus has more than 800 entries and 5,000 synonyms. Each entry gives parts of speech, definitions, example sentences, antonyms, idioms, and cross references. Some entries include word alerts to warn of possible problems in word use or grammar. A good gift for all students. 2001, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, $16.95. Ages 8 to 12. Reviewer: M. Thomas SOURCE: Parent Council, September 2001 (Vol. 9, No. 1)
Categories:
- Children's Books
- Growing Up & Facts of Life
- Friendship, Social Skills & School Life
- School
- Nonfiction
- School
- Friendship, Social Skills & School Life
- Growing Up & Facts of Life
Publisher : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Author : Simon & Schuster
Language : English
Edition : Illustrated
Published :2001-08-14
Number Of Pages : 296
Binding : hardcover
ISBN-10 : 0689843224
ISBN-13 : 9780689843228
Item weight : 1.85 lb
Dimensions : 0.8 in x 8 in x 9.8 in
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