The American Heritage Picture Dictionary [Hardcover]

Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries (Editor), Maggie Swanson (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 27, 1994 | Age Level: 5 and up

This dictionary contains over 900 carefully selected entries that children ages 4­6 will delight in exploring. Full-color illustrations feature vocabulary in subject areas like the human body, the classroom, and the zoo. An intriguing cast of characters and 650 enticing illustrations lead young children into the world of reading.

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About the Author

The Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries and of other reference titles published by Houghton Mifflin Company are trained lexicographers with a varied array of interests and expertise. Most of the editors hold graduate degrees and have studied at least one foreign language. Several have degrees in linguistics or in the history of the English language. Others have degrees in science or sometimes other disciplines. All the editors familiarize themselves with the vocabulary in specific subject areas, collect materials on new developments and usage, and work in association with consultants to ensure that the content of our publications is as accurate and as up-to-date as possible.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; 2nd edition (June 27, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0395695856
• ISBN-13: 978-0395695852
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,796,950 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Teacher's Choice, January 17, 2000

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This review is from: The American Heritage Picture Dictionary (Hardcover)

This is an excellent resource for beginning readers and writers. I use it in my first grade class. It has great pictures and easy-to-read text

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grandaughter loves it, May 23, 2009

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This review is from: The American Heritage Picture Dictionary (Hardcover)

She likes it and it was a lot less than the one at the bookstore. Fast delivery.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Dictionary for YOUNGER Children, May 5, 2007

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E. Wadsworth (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The American Heritage Picture Dictionary (Hardcover)

This dictionary is colorful and easy to read. Although the age range states four to eight-year-olds, I think that it is better suited for four to six-year-olds. I bought this for my seven-year-old, but it's more appropriate for his younger brother who will start Kindergarten this Fall. It would also be useful as a supplement for a higher-level dictionary.