Scholastic First Dictionary
Scholastic First Dictionary by Judith S. Levey is an updated edition published by Scholastic Reference in 2006. This 256-page dictionary is designed specifically for early elementary school children, featuring a vocabulary that aligns with their interests and developmental needs. The book includes definitions for approximately 1,500 headwords, each crafted to enhance the vocabulary of young readers.
Readers will find that this edition is enriched with 600 full-color photographs that help illustrate meanings, making it visually engaging. Each entry offers easy-to-understand definitions, alternate forms for nouns, verbs, and adjectives, and illustrative example sentences that clarify usage. Additionally, a simple phonetic pronunciation guide accompanies each entry, ensuring that children can confidently learn and use new words. This resource serves as a valuable reference for young learners, supporting their language development and understanding of social topics and values.
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This revised edition of the bestselling SCHOLASTIC FIRST DICTIONARY has been completely redesigned to reflect the vocabulary and interests of early elementary school children.
Definitions for approximately 1,500 headwords have been carefully chosen to help build on the vocabulary of young children. Six hundred full-color photographs further illustrate their meanings. Each entry has been designed to provide readers with easy to understand definitions, as well as alternate forms for nouns, verbs, and adjectives. Illustrative example sentences following each headword are clearly written to help show children what words mean and how they should be used. In addition, each entry is followed by a simple phonetic pronunciation guide.
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