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The American Heritage Children's Dictionary by Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries

The American Heritage Children's Dictionary

Hardcover – Illustrated, July 17, 2018

Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries

HarperCollins · Hardcover · July 17, 2018

A brand new edition of our superb dictionary for children in grades 3–6 (ages 8–12), with age-appropriate vocabulary, easy-to-understand definitions, lively example sentences, and delightful color images.

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Who it’s for
Clear definitions, lively examples, and literary quotations place vocabulary in useful context.
Themes
Vocabulary development, Words in literary context
Genres
Dictionaries, Vocabulary & Spelling

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About this book

A brand new edition of our superb dictionary for children in grades 3–6 (ages 8–12), with age-appropriate vocabulary, easy-to-understand definitions, lively example sentences, and delightful color images. The American Heritage® Children's Dictionary has been completely revised, updated, and redesigned for a brand-new edition, ensuring that this title remains fresh and current while providing the visual appeal needed to captivate young readers.

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For this brand-new edition, every definition has been reviewed, and hundreds of new senses and new words and definitions—ranging from android to vegan—have been added. This edition includes a brand-new feature, Writers Choose Their Words. Nearly 100 new note boxes throughout the A-Z text highlight quotations selected from popular and classic young adult and children’s literature and show key vocabulary words in context. With entries written in easy-to-understand language, an abundance of example sentences that provide greater context, and stunning full-color illustrations, this engaging reference brings words to life and enhances the child's learning experience.

Words in Context

Clear definitions, lively examples, and literary quotations place vocabulary in useful context.

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  • Literary quotations showing key vocabulary in context
  • Color images alongside dictionary entries

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  • Age-appropriate vocabulary for children ages 8–12
  • A revised A–Z reference with new words and senses

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Dictionaries99%
Vocabulary & Spelling44%

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Publisher categories

  • Language Experience Teaching
  • Teaching Methods & Strategies
  • Learning Styles
  • Mentoring in Schools
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  • Multi-Language Dictionaries
  • English as a Second Language
  • Celtic Languages Study
  • Vocabulary & Spelling
Authors
Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
July 17, 2018
Format
Hardcover
Theme
Vocabulary development · Words in literary context
Reading lane
Language Experience Teaching