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Merriam-Webster Children's Dictionary | 
| Author: Dk Publishing
Publisher: DK CHILDREN
Category: Book
List Price: $21.99
Buy New: $14.95
You Save: $7.04 (32%)
Rating:  52 reviews
Sales Rank: 5134
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Pages: 960
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.3
Dimensions (in): 10.1 x 8.5 x 2
ISBN: 0756637589
Dewey Decimal Number: 423
EAN: 9780756637583
ASIN: 0756637589
Publication Date: June 16, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Review
In evaluating a children's dictionary, there are two test words we always check first: "e-mail" and "iguana." After all, if "e-mail" doesn't appear in a dictionary, how up-to-date can it be? And iguanas, well, what kid doesn't want to read all about this "very large tropical American lizard with a ridge of tall scales along its back"? We are happy to report that this fine dictionary is above and beyond our gold standard. Not only are there definitions for each of the test words, there are illustrations for each, as well! This 912-page illustrated dictionary is packed with great information, including world maps on the inside covers, an easy-to-use how-to guide, and a reference section with facts and maps of the continents, pictures of flags from countries around the world, U.S. presidents and vice presidents, pronunciation guides, signs and symbols, and lots more. Sandwiched between this wealth of facts and figures are 846 pages of definitions with DK's trademark crisp, clear photographs illustrating many of the words. One of the handiest features in this volume is the multicolored alphabet running down the outer edges of every single page, with the featured letter highlighted for easy reference when flipping through. So get out there and e-mail all your iguana friends about this terrific reference guide! (Ages 9 to 12) --Emilie Coulter
Product Description
This is a fully updated edition of the extremely popular Children's Dictionary. Now with more than 35,000 entries, this edition has updated definitions, images, and details; plus 2,000 additional words and 900 additional images.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 47 more reviews...
 A great source of learning December 9, 2008
JS mom (Los Angeles, CA)
I got this book for my children (3 & 5)and am impressed with the content; great pictures, great number of entries, and clear explanation. I like the tabs and I can see my 5 yr old enjoying the book for years to come. This book is more like an encyclopedia and I highly recommend it to any families with young children.
 Great for kids! December 4, 2008
Sarah Davis (Louisiana)
This dictionary is easy to use, has great pictures, and is written is simple language that is easy for children to understand. I got it for my granddaughter who is in second grade. It has been very useful to her and to me as I help her with her homework. So far, every word we have attempted to locate has been found in the dictionary. So I vould say the dictionary is very inclusive. I would recommend it to anyone wanting their child to get familiar with the use of a dictionary.
More than enough November 26, 2008
P. A. Meath
This dictonary is so full of wonderful pictures. It is just what I wanted for my girls. I looks more like an interesting book rather than a reference book.
Nice dictionary but paper quality isn't that good November 24, 2008
RexB (Fremont, CA)
I have a 6 year old daughter in 1st grade and she's enjoying this dictionary a lot. Now whenever she asks me what a word means we go in and look for it and have it read her self. The book has a lot of illustrations and a lot extra information. My daughter loves it and keeps it close by as she reads lots of books. My only complain is that the paper is of low quality which seems will tear up easily. I was expecting something like a thicker glossy paper for the price.
Fantastic Resource November 23, 2008
Fabmumof 2 (Buffalo, NY)
This childrens Dictionary is fabulous. We bought it for my childs 7th birthday and she absolutely loves it, as do we. Just the right amount of pictures and text to keep their attention and certainly a dictionary to grow into. I envision her using this for at least the next three years and hopefully a lot longer.
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