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Merriam-Webster's Elementary Dictionary (Hardcover)
SKU
012621
ISBN
9780877797470
Grade 2-4
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Charlotte Mason
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Description
Expanded and revised in 2024, this engaging dictionary is intended for elementary-aged students. The nicest feature (I think) is the addition of 1,300 quotes from children's literature, provided to show word use in context. These are printed in blue after selected entries, along with the author's name and the name of the book. The dictionary features more than 37,000 entries, over 900 illustrations and photographs, a pronunciation guide, cross-references, example sentences, word histories, and Greek and Latin word root paragraphs. A list of signs/symbols, a writer's guide, geographical names, a U.S. Map, a world map, and a list of all children's works cited is included at the end. Supports Common Core State Standards. 824 pgs, hardcover. – Jess
Publisher's Description of Merriam-Webster's Elementary Dictionary (Hardcover)
This newly revised dictionary provides the guideposts that children in elementary school need to build vocabulary, comprehend spelling, and better understand the world around them.
- Children will discover the meanings of over 37,000 words and phrases including newly added words across a variety of fields including climate change, emoji, GIF, toggle, and vegan.
- Entries with easy-to-understand definitions are enriched with nearly 1,300 quotes from over 100 works of popular and classic children’s literature including new books such as The Season of Styx Malone by Kekla Magoon, The Storm Runner by J. C. Cervantes, and I Love You, Michael Collins by Lauren Baratz-Logsted.
- 900 full-color illustrations, photographs, and diagrams will fascinate young readers and improve their understanding of concepts.
- Word history, word root, and synonym paragraphs help students build vocabulary.
- Sounds paragraphs discussing the sounds each letter makes improve reading and spelling skills.
Details
| Product Format: | Hardcover Book |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Merriam-Webster |
| Grades: | 2-4 |
| ISBN: | 9780877797470 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.3125 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 1.1875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 3.85 |
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