Webster's New World Children's Dictionary [Hardcover]

Michael E. Agnes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0471786888 | ISBN-13: 978-0471786887 | Edition: 2nd Edition, Revised

PREFERRED BY LEADING EDUCATORS AND INFORMED PARENTS



With more than 33,000 entries selected in consultation with top educators and definitions written specifically for children eight and up, this is the most up-to-date and kid-friendly dictionary ever. Designed to make kids enthusiastic instead of intimidated, it features:
* More than 800 notes and tips on synonyms, homonyms, prefixes, spelling, and word histories
* Over 750 photographs and illustrations
* Current computer, scientific, and cutural terms

* Interesting word histories
* Important figures from literature and history
* Sample sentences to show meanings and usage
* Every country plus major cities
* Spelling tips for tricky words
* Clear definitions in language children understand
* Parts of speech, plural forms, and verb forms
* Color photos, drawings and maps
* Easy to understand pronunciation guide on every spread


The all-in-one reference with:
* Children's Thesaurus
* Album of U.S. Presidents
* Tables of Weights and Measures
* Atlas of the World
* Album of U.S. States

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Designed as a transition dictionary for readers in late-elementary school, Webster's New World Children's Dictionary bridges the gap between simple, picture-based dictionaries and the dull-but-necessary ones we all reach for when faced with unknown words. The medium-sized text, example sentences that accompany most definitions, and the miniature pronunciation guide on every page all work nicely together to ensure that kids will understand correct usage without getting overwhelmed with detail. Also included are maps, history and geography pages, and an introductory thesaurus. Especially helpful for younger users is the 10-page guide to dictionary usage, which covers synonyms, homonyms, and the ever-important ways to look up a word when you don't know how to spell it in the first place.

In general, the definitions are easily understandable for children ages 7 to 12, providing accurate answers without being verbose. In Webster's New World College Dictionary, "rebel" is described as "one who engages in armed resistance against the established government of one's country." In this version, you'll find the more kid-friendly definition "a person who fights against any kind of control or authority." The disk that accompanies the text version of the dictionary will be especially helpful to fifth and sixth graders using a home computer for papers and book reports, but chances are it won't replace your word processor's spell checker. It loads quickly and easily, but its special feature may actually annoy some users: an automatic pull-down menu starts churning out possible words as soon as you type the first letter, so it may end up frustrating rather than assisting in your word hunt. Educational games are also included on the disk, but they only work with older, 8-bit video cards. --Jill Lightner

System requirements:

• PC, Pentium recommended
• Windows 95/98
• 16MB RAM
• 20MB free hard disk space
• 640x480 video display with 256 colors
• Soundblaster compatible sound card and speakers
• 4x CD ROM

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From the Publisher

Tested by educators, approved by parents, and tested in focus groups across the nation, this dictionary has received the highest approval rating of all existing children's dictionaries. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 944 pages
• Publisher: Webster's New World; 2nd Edition, Revised edition (May 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471786888
• ISBN-13: 978-0471786887
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.2 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,301 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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50 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best I've seen, by far., September 13, 2005

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Susan J. Sachsenmaier (Madison, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Webster's New World Children's Dictionary with CD-ROM (Hardcover)

I reviewed all the Children's Dictionaries I could find before selecting this one. It is a beautiful book. Word definitions are clear and easy to understand. Illustrations are colorful and plentiful. Supplementary information is useful and presented in an interesting format. This is one dictionary that is fun just to sit down and read! The CD ROM is also marvelous. My child loves playing the educational word games on it and so do it. There are several varieties of games and different levels of difficulty. The only drawback here is that the CD ROM cannot be used on Mac computers.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It's OK but....., June 14, 2007

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Autumnal "Amy" (Leesburg, VA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Webster's New World Children's Dictionary (Hardcover)

I purchased this for my son who is 10 and in 4th grade. The description did say for "late elementary school". Well, more times than not, a word my son needed to look up for homework was not in this dictionary. I'd say this edition is good for kids first getting acquainted with a dictionary as it is not intimidating, the definitions are at elementary reading level, and the pictures are a nice touch. However, by the time a kid is in 4th grade, this dictionary just isn't "meaty" enough. Also, it did not come with the CD as described.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I was looking for!!, March 9, 2006

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wwgrl "Staci" (ALABAMA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Webster's New World Children's Dictionary (Hardcover)

I was looking for a child's dictionary and I had two choices picked out. The choices were this one and the Nick Dictionary which I thought my son would like much better but he chose this one. He likes it!! Yesterday he finished his homework as fast as he could to look at it. Here are some things that I like about it:(Nice) Colored pictures, Easy to understand definitions, Atlas pages, Information about the 50 states including the capital, state flag, flower, and state bird, Presidents of the united states to Clinton, The amount of words in this dictionary I think there are 33,000 words in here. I think this dictionary will last him for awhile. If you are looking for a child's dictionary I think this one would be the perfect choice!!!!