Ebook: The Kingfisher Illustrated Junior Dictionary

Perfect for the child who is ready to move beyond an introductory dictionary, The Kingfisher Illustrated Junior Dictionary provides the necessary pedagogical support for the upper elementary and middle-school child. Comprehensive and authoritative, it defines over 4,000 words with clear, age-appropriate entries. Plenty of sample sentences offer further clarification, as do the easy-to-use pronunciation guides for difficult words. More than 600 bright photographs and illustrations contribute extra vocabulary information and make this dictionary a visual treasure trove. Illustrations expand and compliment textual information. Full-color, high-interest topic boxes provide an in-depth look at selected subjects and related vocabulary. Color-coded guide words and alphabet strings make words easy to look up.. Vocabulary panels discuss word-usage. Definitions clearly identify parts of speech, different word forms, and alternate spellings. Includes information about homonyms and antonyms and key language topics.