Books with title Scholastic Children's Dictionary

An updated edition of the comprehensive dictionary created with kids in mind, featuring more than 500 new or revised entries and learning tools.Scholastic's trusted dictionary is back and filled with up-to-date information on technological, scientific, and cultural terms, hundreds of new words, and in-depth sidebars featuring new, colorful images. In addition to a kid-friendly pronunciation guide and sample sentences, the Scholastic Children's Dictionary includes a thesaurus, as well as guides to grammar, idioms, geography, and US presidents. The perfect reference guide for kids and ENL learners of all ages.

Nearly 200 new and updated entries and the addition of more than a dozen new photographs make the updated Scholastic Children's Dictionary the best choice in children's dictionaries.The updated Scholastic Children's Dictionary features nearly 200 new entries that will keep this evergreen title current and competitive. The new words have been carefully chosen. They are words that kids are likely to encounter, and we are confident that they are words that will remain in use for years to come. New entries include air bag, browser, cell phone, DVD, Internet, server, SUV, and Web site.The updated Scholastic Children's Dictionary still boasts the elements that made the original edition so beloved by children, parents, and teachers. Pronunciations are spelled the way they sound--not with confusing symbols and schwas. Sample sentences and cross-references help to make words even easier to understand, and full-color illustrations provide additional information.

The #1 choice in children's dictionaries is brand new for 2010!The bestselling Scholastic Children’s Dictionary is brand new for 2010! Some of the outstanding new features include: brand new cover and interior design, MORE THAN 1,000 ALL NEW PHOTOGRAPHS AND ILLUSTRATIONS. AND DOUBLE THE CURRENT NUMBER OF word histories and sample sentences. NEW entries and definitionst have been written by PROMINENT lexicographerS and reviewed by an advisory board of educators and librarians. BONUS material includiES a thesaurus and SPECIALLY COMMISSIONED ENDPAPER MAPS.

More than 50 new entries and 16 new pages of backmatter make the updated Scholastic Children's Dictionary the best choice in children's dictionaries.The Scholastic Children's Dictionary has been revised and updated for the first time in five years. The revision will include:--16 new pages of backmatter, including a grammar and punctuation guide, photos of the presidents, a map of the continents, a map of Canada, and more!--Dozens of new and updated entries--Photos of several of the new entries--A fresh new cover design in the same style as other revised Scholastic Reference titles. This will give the Scholastic Reference line a cohesive look.

Perfect for home or school!The Scholastic Pocket Dictionary is the ideal reference book for any student. This essential resource features:" Thousands of easy-to-understand definitions" Up-to-date computer, scientific, and cultural terms" Simplified pronunciations created with real kids in mind" Clearly labeled part-of-speech identifications* Vibrant two-color pages throughoutSmall enough to keep on hand anywhere!Book Details:Format: PaperbackPublication Date: 8/1/2011Pages: 672Reading Level: Age 8 and Up

The new edition of the SCHOLASTIC RHYMING DICTIONARY has been completely redesigned to become a kid-friendly resource for finding that perfect rhyme, whether for poetry, prose, song writing, etc.Organized by vowel sounds and final syllables, this illustrated rhyming dictionary uses its own easy-to-use, accurate pronunciation system. The student writer looks up the ending sound of a word, which is listed alphabetically, and finds a list of matching rhymes ranging from the everyday to the extraordinary to modern slang. The list includes appropriate words with the same ending sound, regardless of the spelling. An introduction includes the basics of listening for rhyme, with emphasis on sounds, stressed syllables, and different spellings of same sounds.