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

Jonathan L. Goldman (Editor), Andrew N. Sparks (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 20, 1996 | ISBN-10: 0028613198 | ISBN-13: 978-0028613192 | Edition: Revised Edition

Designed for students in grades five through eight, this illustrated dictionary of the English language contains more than 50,000 definitions as well as pronunciation guides, word origins, synonyms, maps, and other features.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-8-Based directly on Webster's New World Dictionary for Young Readers (Prentice-Hall, 1989) and designed specifically for middle and junior high school students, this dictionary is geared for classroom use and curricular support. Of the approximately 47,500 entries, 28,500 are actual main entry words, while the balance are words and phrases from within the body of individual entries. Included and defined within entry blocks are idiomatic phrases, alternate spellings, prefixes, suffixes, and combined forms of words. In general, coverage is current, with more than 2,700 entries new to this revision. Topics of curricular interest such as apartheid, Commonwealth of Independent States, European Community, and the greenhouse effect are included. Also, words such as byte, rap (as in music), and AIDS have been added. Syllabication, pronunciation, parts of speech, and definitions, written in age-appropriate language, are provided. Some entries also include information on usage (e.g., slang or old-fashioned), derivations, synonyms, and etymology. In addition, there are more than 200 extended "Word Histories" and over 600 "Synonym Studies." The overall design and format are attractive, typeface is clear, and spacing is good. Unfortunately, the 600+ black-and-white illustrations are not very informative, and there are only 6 maps. The Scott, Foresman Intermediate Dictionary (1993) has more detailed, full-color illustrations with informative captions, as well as many more maps. Despite the unimpressive art, this is still an accessible dictionary that will prove useful in libraries, in classrooms, and at home.
Lauren Mayer, New York Public Library
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Hardcover: 1056 pages
• Publisher: Webster's New World; Revised Edition edition (September 20, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028613198
• ISBN-13: 978-0028613192
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.3 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,320 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #12 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > Dictionaries

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Websters New World Student's Dictionary, November 9, 2006

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Diana Hughen "blessed" (Spring, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Webster's New World Student's Dictionary (Hardcover)

This is the dictionary my child's teacher suggested. It is a very good dictionary for middle school age children. The print, though not as large as a children's primary dictionary, is not nearly as small as the print of college dictionaries. The volume is large enough to encompass a large volume of words, also a plus for school work. It contains definitions, synonyms and antonyms. This is most helpful for homework. The book is hardbound which makes it easier to use for children as they do not need to keep one hand one the page to keep the book open while writing. We have yet to find a shortfall, when using this dictionary. :)

29 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Dictionary for all Ages, February 5, 2000

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D. White "boat builder" (Orange, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Webster's New World Student's Dictionary (Hardcover)

A good dictionary will enable you to understand a word without having to look up alot of other ones in the process. This is a good dictionary for all ages.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I have 4 other dictionaries and this one takes the beating!!, November 19, 2003

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Mike Chow (Toronto, Ontario) - See all my reviews

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

This dictionary is relevant, up to date (does not include too many obsolete definitions) and like another person said, when you need to look up word a good dictionary will give you a clear and precise definition which doesn't give you other words to look up in the process.