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  • Usborne Illustrated Dictionary of Science

    Corinne Stockley, Chris Oxlade, Jane Wertheim

    Paperback (Edc Pub, June 1, 1988)
    Contains key terms and concepts of physics, chemistry, and biology arranged thematically and cross referenced within and between the three sections.
  • Ships and Sailing

    DK Publishing

    Hardcover (DK CHILDREN, Sept. 15, 1991)
    Describes different types of ships, such as Viking ships and Battleships, labels their many parts, and discusses various aspects of sailing, such as navigation, signals, mooring and anchoring, ropes and knots, and sailing clothing
  • Usborne Illustrated Thesaurus

    J. Bingham, F. Chandler

    Hardcover (Usborne Publishing Ltd, Nov. 29, 1996)
    Designed to make it fun and easy to find the perfect word, this illustrated thesaurus features labelled pictures and over 50 illustrated panels add extra vocabulary.
  • Merriam-Webster's Primary Dictionary

    Ruth Heller

    Hardcover (Merriam-Webster, June 15, 2005)
    New title! A beginner's dictionary written for children in grades K-2, ages 5-7, featuring hundreds of captivating illustrations by celebrated children's author Ruth Heller. Introduces young readers to almost 3,000 words, using nearly 1,000 entries. Covers basic dictionary skills such as alphabetization, spelling, pronunciation, use of synonyms and antonyms, and using words in context. Packed with jokes, poems, and fun facts to foster and develop a child's language skills.
  • Harrap's Two Thousand Word English-Dutch Dictionary

    P. H. Collin, etc., R. Helsloot, E. Reichling

    Paperback (Chambers, )
    None
  • Merriam-Webster's Dictionary for Children

    Merriam-Webster

    Paperback (Merriam Webster, Jan. 15, 2010)
    An all-new edition of the essential dictionary for children grades 3-5, ages 8-11. . Includes more than 36,000 entries with expanded usage sentences and phrases. Hundreds of new illustrations, photographs, and diagrams. More than 220 word history paragraphs and 120 synonym paragraphs clarify meaning. New features include pronunciation paragraphs at the beginning of each letter. Special sections include geographical terms, signs and symbols, and a Guide for Writers.
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  • Italian English Bilingual Visual Dictionary

    DK Publishing

    Paperback (DK ADULT, Aug. 1, 2005)
    Organized by such common subjects as Home, Work, Eating Out, Transportation, Health and Sports, these bilingual visual dictionaries give students and business people quick access to foreign terms in the simplest and most intuitive way.
  • Military Uniforms

    DK Publishing

    Hardcover (DK CHILDREN, March 15, 1992)
    From a legionary of ancient Rome to a jet pilot of the Gulf War, this pictorial reference documents the history of military uniforms, insignia, and decorations.
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  • Usborne Illustrated Thesaurus

    J. Bingham, F. Chandler

    Paperback (Usborne Publishing Ltd, Nov. 29, 1996)
    None
  • Beginning French Bilingual Dictionary: A Beginner's Guide in Words and Pictures

    Gladys C. Lipton

    Paperback (Barrons Educational Series Inc, Aug. 1, 1989)
    A pocket dictionary for the beginner, with clarifying pictures and illustrative sentences.
  • Mandarin Chinese-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary

    DK Publishing

    Paperback (DK ADULT, March 31, 2008)
    The newest addition to the Visual Bilingual Dictionary series, this title will help the international visitor absorb essential vocabulary in Mandarin Chinese. Thematic presentation of all aspects of modern living and comprehensive indexes facilitate swift and accurate access to words.
  • Beginning Spanish Bilingual Dictionary: A Beginner's Guide in Words and Pictures

    Gladys C. Lipton

    Paperback (Barrons Educational Series Inc, Aug. 15, 1989)
    Approximately 2600 entries include the definition, phonetic transcription, use of words in a sentence, translation, and a picture, if feasible.