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The American Heritage Picture Dictionary
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Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries (Edited by) |
ISBN-13/EAN: 9780547215969; $15.95
ISBN-10: 0547215967
Hardcover, Reinforced Binding; 144 pages
Publication Date: 08/03/2009
Trim Size: 8.50 x 10.88
Carton Quantity: 10
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Description:
Now updated with new contemporary art at selected entries, this delightful
book introduces preschoolers and beginning readers to the idea of
alphabetical order and helps prepare them for higher-level dictionaries.
Colorful artwork by the well-known children’s illustrator Maggie Swanson
brings words to life. Chosen by the editors of the American Heritage
dictionaries in collaboration with educational consultants, each of the 900
entry words is age-appropriate.
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The American Heritage Children's Dictionary
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Editors of the American Heritage
Dictionaries (Edited by) |
ISBN-13/EAN: 9780547212555; $19.95
ISBN-10: 0547212550
Hardcover, Paper over boards; 896 pages
Publication Date: 08/03/2009
Trim Size: 8.00 x 10.00
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Description:
This brand-new edition of the best-selling American Heritage
Children’s Dictionary covers all the vocabulary young
readers need today. More than 2,000 new words and senses make
this the most comprehensive and up-to-date children’s dictionary
available. New entries cover the complete range of subjects and
include such terms as aikido, burqa, dwarf planet,
greenhouse gas, hip-hop, skate park, and sustainable.
Over 25,000 entries are defined in age-appropriate, contemporary
language. More than 16,000 expertly crafted example sentences
show words in context. Hundreds of special feature notes expand
children’s knowledge of language and a separate phonics and
spelling guide helps to develop sound reading and writing
skills.
The engaging and contemporary design includes 1,500 vivid
full-color photographs, illustrations, and diagrams that
supplement and expand upon the definitions. The art encompasses
multidimensional presentations showing fascinating subjects such
as cave, geyser, houseboat, and starfish.
With the thousands of new words and senses and an all-new art
program, nearly 80 percent of the book is fresh material. Rich
in content and graphics, this comprehensive and easy-to-use
dictionary is a must for every young reader.
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The American Heritage Student Dictionary
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Editors of the American Heritage
Dictionaries (Edited by) |
ISBN-13/EAN: 9780547215983; $19.95
ISBN-10: 0547215983
Hardcover, Paper over boards; 1088 pages
Publication Date: 08/03/2009
Trim Size: 8.00 x 10.00
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Description:
Specially designed for students in grades
6-9, this popular dictionary has been
updated to reflect the latest developments
in all areas of vocabulary. It contains more
than 65,000 entries and dozens of frequently
occurring new words, such as couscous,
hijab, Hmong, LCD, and stem cell.
Definitions are enhanced by hundreds of
feature notes and more than 2,000 full-color
photographs, drawings, and diagrams.
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