Merriam-Webster's Elementary Dictionary [Hardcover]

Merriam-Webster (Corporate Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0877796750 | ISBN-13: 978-0877796756 | Publication Date: January 2009 | Edition: 1

An all-new edition of the essential dictionary for children grades 3-5, ages 8-11, with more than 36,000 entries. Expanded usage sentences and phrases include over 1,300 quotes from classic and contemporary children's literature. Additional features include hundreds of new, colorful illustrations, photographs, and diagrams: word history and synonym paragraphs; pronunciation paragraphs for each letter; child-friendly usage hints; and Greek and Latin word root paragraphs to aid spelling and vocabulary building. Special sections include geographical terms, signs and symbols, word roots, and a list of literary works used in the text.

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About the Author

Since 1937. Merriam-Webster is America's foremost publisher of language-related reference works. The company publishes a diverse array of print and electronic products, including Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, Eleventh Edition – America's best-selling desk dictionary – and Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged. Merriam-Webster can be considered the direct lexicographical heir of Noah Webster. In 1843, the company bought the rights to the 1841 edition of Webster's magnum opus, An American Dictionary of the English Language, Corrected and Enlarged. At the same time, they secured the rights to create revised editions of the work. Since that time, Merriam-Webster editors have carried forward Noah Webster's work, creating some of the most widely used and respected dictionaries and reference books in the world. 

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 824 pages
• Publisher: Merriam Webster; 1 edition (January 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0877796750
• ISBN-13: 978-0877796756
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.2 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,667 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #4 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > Dictionaries

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50 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A pretty good dictionary, May 17, 2000

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Madrassa tul Bayti "Umm Mukhtaar" (MD USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Merriam Webster 75 Merriam-webster's elementary dictionary, laminated hardcover edition (Hardcover)

I had originally gotten this book for my 8yr old but it was a little too advanced for her. The text is small, more like an adults dictionary as opposed to a child's dictionary. The definitions are not easy for younger children to read on their own. It is however very clear so she did understand the definitions after having them read to her. All in all it is a very good choice.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent study aid for lower grades!, May 22, 2007

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Betty J. Schirmer "teacher-reacher" (Kenesaw, NE USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Merriam Webster 75 Merriam-webster's elementary dictionary, laminated hardcover edition (Hardcover)

I purchased hard cover Merriam-Webster's Elementary Dictionary for each one of my First Grade Class to give at the end of the school year as a special prize. The next day two of the boys brought their dictionaries back to school with ALL of the bird pictures in the dictionary marked to show me. Each one could also read the description of the birds pictured. This is a very complete, well illustrated dictionary for any American child aged 6-14. I can see years of use for each dictionary as the children progress to upper levels. I plan to purchase the same dictionary for my class next year. I have several Scholastic dictionaries in the classroom but they are not as well researched as Merriam-Webster.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for what my son needed., March 4, 2009

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T. Sowinski (Evans, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Merriam-Webster's Elementary Dictionary (Hardcover)

I wanted a dictionary for my 8 year old son that was user friendly for a child of that age. I wanted clear, easy to read meanings for the words that wasn't over his head. It was exactly what I had hoped for. He loves it and prefers to use it over asking me to help him (not that I mind helping him)!!