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Publisher Comments:

This delightful book introduces preschoolers and beginning readers to the idea of alphabetical order and helps prepare them for higher-level dictionaries. Clear, engaging illustrations bring words to life.< BR> < BR> & bull; 900 age-appropriate entry words selected by the Editors of the American Heritage& #174; Dictionaries in collaboration with educational consultants< BR> < BR> & bull; Playful example sentences capture children& #39; s attention< BR> < BR> & bull; Multicultural characters appear throughout in familiar, family-based situations< BR> < BR> & bull; Updated with colorful new art by well-known children& #39; s illustrator Maggie Swanson

Synopsis:

This delightful book introduces children to the idea of alphabetical order and helps prepare them for higher-level dictionaries. Engaging illustrations bring words to life.

Synopsis:

This delightful book introduces preschoolers and beginning readers to the idea of alphabetical order and helps prepare them for higher-level dictionaries. Clear, engaging illustrations bring words to life.

• 900 age-appropriate entry words selected by the Editors of the American Heritage&reg; Dictionaries in collaboration with educational consultants

• Playful example sentences capture childrens attention

• Multicultural characters appear throughout in familiar, family-based situations

• Updated with colorful new art by well-known childrens illustrator Maggie Swanson

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About the Author

The Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries and of other reference titles published by Houghton Mifflin Company are trained lexicographers with a varied array of interests and expertise. Most of the editors hold graduate degrees and have studied at least one foreign language. Several have degrees in linguistics or in the history of the English language. Others have degrees in science or sometimes other disciplines. All the editors familiarize themselves with the vocabulary in specific subject areas, collect materials on new developments and usage, and work in association with consultants to ensure that the content of our publications is as accurate and as up-to-date as possible.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780618701315
Publisher:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Location:
Boston
Editor:
The American Heritage Dictionaries, Editors of
Editor:
American Heritage Dictionary
Editor:
American Heritage Dictionaries
Author:
American Heritage Dictionaries, Editors of the
Author:
Editors of The American Heritage Dictionaries
Subject:
Dictionaries
Subject:
English language
Subject:
Reference - Dictionaries
Subject:
Children's 4-8 - Reference
Subject:
Dictionaries - Synonyms/Antonyms
Subject:
Picture dictionaries, English
Copyright:
2006
Edition Description:
Trade Cloth
Publication Date:
April 2006
Binding:
Hardback
Grade Level:
from K up to 3
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
144
Dimensions:
11 x 8.5 x 0.38 in 1.57 lb
Age Level:
05-08
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"Synopsis" by , This delightful book introduces children to the idea of alphabetical order and helps prepare them for higher-level dictionaries. Engaging illustrations bring words to life.
"Synopsis" by ,
This delightful book introduces preschoolers and beginning readers to the idea of alphabetical order and helps prepare them for higher-level dictionaries. Clear, engaging illustrations bring words to life.

• 900 age-appropriate entry words selected by the Editors of the American Heritage&reg; Dictionaries in collaboration with educational consultants

• Playful example sentences capture childrens attention

• Multicultural characters appear throughout in familiar, family-based situations

• Updated with colorful new art by well-known childrens illustrator Maggie Swanson
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