The Kingfisher First Dictionary

The Kingfisher First Dictionary

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Packed with pictures, this dictionary is a visual treasure trove just right for children who are ready to begin using reference books on their own. Because it's fun for kids to use, this is an ideal first reference. It is the only dictionary for this age level to include word games and activities that entertain as they reinforce dictionary skills. Additional vocabulary words are featured on generously illustrated pages covering such high interest topics as animals, colors, flowers, games, and planets. Accessible and authoritative, this dictionary also explains confusing words, many word origins, and all the basic information about how we use words. Special Features: Over 1,000 appealing, colorful photographs and illustrations. Over 1,500 headwords and simple sentences provide examples of word usage and clear and easy-to-understand definitions. Includes word games and activities. Vocabulary carefully chosen for the 5-8 year old reading level. Includes spelling tips and pronunciation guide.


BookList

Created for children ages 68, this dictionary contains more than 1,000 color drawings and photographs illustrating more than 1,500 words from everyday life. Typical entries contain the word in boldface, the definition in sentence form, an example sentence, and a picture. Word origin, other verb forms, singular and plural forms, and multiple meanings may also be detailed. Some special areas receive highlighting. "Spelling tips" are occasionally located within an entry in a yellow box, for example, "Another word that sounds like 'hear' is 'here.'" "Wordplay Boxes" contain puzzles. Picture pages are specially bordered full pages offering various aspects of a word; for example, "Aircraft" shows jets, helicopters, gliders, and captain and crew. After the Z words are found lists of days of the week, months of the year, money, distance, weight, liquids, and definitions and examples of various parts of speech Many "first" dictionaries are available. "My First Dictionary" ["RBB" D 1 93] is another example of a colorful large-format work that is done in the Dorling Kindersley style. "My First Dictionary" (HarperCollins, 1990), with 4,000 definitions, is for a slightly older child as it does not have the same picture appeal for the very young. The "Macmillan First Dictionary (Macmillan, 1990) contains 2,200 words, and the "American Heritage First Dictionary" ["RBB" S 1 94] has about 1,700. "The Kingfisher First Dictionary" is filled with photographs of kids wearing brightly colored shirts, uncomplicated color illustrations, and definitions of words used in daily living. Preschool and primary-grade children will find this an engaging introduction to dictionary skills. Recommended for children's collections that need another dictionary for this age group.



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Publisher : Kingfisher

Author : Law, Felicia

Language : English

Edition : First American Edition

Published :1995-10-25

Number Of Pages : 180

Binding : hardcover

ISBN-10 : 1856975770

ISBN-13 : 9781856975773

Item weight : 2.3 lb

Dimensions : 0.83 in x 8.74 in x 11.1 in

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