Books with title Scholastic Pocket Dictionary of Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms

The popular portable dictionary has brand-new cover and two-color interior design!The Scholastic Dictionary of Synonyms, Antonyms, and Homonyms--a widely successful reference title--is getting a makeover! This book is a portable, inexpensive dictionary perfect for middle school students. It can be slipped into their book bags and taken anywhere. With more than 12,000 synonyms and 10,000 antonyms at their fingertips, this book is a great reference for young writers. And for kids who don't know whether to use "principle" or "principal," this handy guide also contains 2,000 homonyms.

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 Scholastic Pocket Dictionary is perfect for 9- to 12-year-olds who have advanced beyond the Scholastic Children's Dictionary but aren't quite ready for an adult dictionary.The Scholastic Pocket Dictionary was created from the database used for the best-selling Scholastic Children's Dictionary. Its important features include:Design. The three-color design was created to appeal to middle graders. The generously spaced two-column format makes it easy for students to locate the words they need.Pronunciation key. An easy-to-use phonetic pronunciation system is used so kids don't have to decipher confusing symbols. We also provide pronunciations for all words, unlike our competitors.

Back cover text:A handy reference for the classroom bookshelf - or your own desk! It contains 12,000 synonyms, 10,000 antonyms, 2,000 homonyms.Use this dictionary to teach your students greater word comprehension, better spelling, more effective speech, and composition. You'll also find it useful when making up word games, tests, and other teaching aids.