Merriam-Webster Children's Dictionary |  | Author: DK Publishing
Publisher: DK CHILDREN
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Rating:  67 reviews
Sales Rank: 3364
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Pages: 960
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.4
Dimensions (in): 10.1 x 8.3 x 2
ISBN: 0756637589
Dewey Decimal Number: 423
EAN: 9780756637583
ASIN: 0756637589
Publication Date: June 16, 2008
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Amazon.com Review
In evaluating a children's dictionary, there are two test words we always check first: "e-mail" and "iguana." After all, if "e-mail" doesn't appear in a dictionary, how up-to-date can it be? And iguanas, well, what kid doesn't want to read all about this "very large tropical American lizard with a ridge of tall scales along its back"? We are happy to report that this fine dictionary is above and beyond our gold standard. Not only are there definitions for each of the test words, there are illustrations for each, as well! This 912-page illustrated dictionary is packed with great information, including world maps on the inside covers, an easy-to-use how-to guide, and a reference section with facts and maps of the continents, pictures of flags from countries around the world, U.S. presidents and vice presidents, pronunciation guides, signs and symbols, and lots more. Sandwiched between this wealth of facts and figures are 846 pages of definitions with DK's trademark crisp, clear photographs illustrating many of the words. One of the handiest features in this volume is the multicolored alphabet running down the outer edges of every single page, with the featured letter highlighted for easy reference when flipping through. So get out there and e-mail all your iguana friends about this terrific reference guide! (Ages 9 to 12) --Emilie Coulter
Product Description
This is a fully updated edition of the extremely popular Children's Dictionary. Now with more than 35,000 entries, this edition has updated definitions, images, and details; plus 2,000 additional words and 900 additional images.
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 Great resource for your children February 13, 2010
Michelle Su (Napa, CA United States)
My two daughters (5 and 7) enjoy reading the dictionary and looking at the pictures while they sit at the table.
 Perfect First Dictionary February 7, 2010
K. Schultz
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am tutoring fourth graders. This dictionary is a gem for them:
1. It has the alphabet from A-Z down the edge of each page, so they can easily see whether to look forward or backward for a word.
2. It has GREAT pictures and drawings which invite them to check out a new word. Often they have been looking for one word and see a picture and want to look at that word. Wonderful for increasing vocabulary.
3. The font is easy to read-not tiny like some dictionaries, yet the 35,000 words cover most of what they need.
I discovered DK publications when I lived in Europe and found them to be the best guidebooks for travel. DK is a class act.
Merriam Webster's Childrens Dictionary January 21, 2010
Alice Ward (Ohio, USA)
Purchased as an extra Christmas gift for my Gr-Granddaughters who are in the 1st grade...never too early to learn how to use a dictionary. Both love to read and forever asking what is this word and what does it mean! Now they can look it up. They were thrilled. It is a good Reference book for children.
 Item ordered not received, an item not ordered was sent! January 1, 2010
Irish man
0 out of 6 found this review helpful
Not sure what happened, but this item was never received, however, a Star Trek DVD set was delivered. I refused it and sent it back. I sent an email 12/4/09 detailing what had transpired and that the item had been returned. I have not received any response do date regarding this issue. I am writing this review in hopes that there is some type of response, however, I have little hope or faith that this will happen. Additionally, the statement I received from the credit card used to pay for the children's dictionary listed a charge for the dictionary. I had to send another detailed account to the credit card company along with documentation disputing the charge. I am waiting for my next statement to see if the charge has been removed. Perhaps I don't understand exactly how your service works, but it seems that when there is an error or help is needed, there should be a method or procedure that guarantees the buyer some results.
Superb Children's Dictionary December 7, 2009
Loveguitar (Georgia, USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Hubby and I read the reviews of several children's dictionaries and even went to a couple of bookstores to physically see them and we were very impressed with this one. The others were very good too, but the illustrations on every single page of this dictionary compelled us to purchase this one for our two kids ages 6 and 8. I tested it by looking up words that I thought a children's dictionary wouldn't have such as "paraffin", "spectre", and "rosette" and was pleased to find them all. The pages are good quality paper, the printing clear and easy to read, and the photographic illustrations are very clear. Though it did have the definitions for the male and female reproductive organs, there were no pictures of them so I guess that's good if you are wanting to keep your children from seeing such things. In the back of the dictionary is a very good reference section with world maps and information about the various countries and continents, several pages of world flags, a list of the presidents of the United States, abbreviations, pronunciation guides and a picture index. This dictionary is great for kids in elementary through high school and adults can use it too. I wish I had one of these when I was in school! I can't believe a book of this scope and quality costs less that 15 dollars. A very good dictionary for anyone needing one.
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