Scholastic Children's Dictionary

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• ISBN13: 9780439365635
• ISBN10: 0439365635
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Leather Bound
• Copyright: 2002-06-01
• Publisher: Scholastic Reference

Summary

Nearly 200 new and updated entries and the addition of more than a dozen new photographs make the updated Scholastic Children's Dictionary the best choice in children's dictionaries. The updated Scholastic Children's Dictionary features nearly 200 new entries that will keep this evergreen title current and competitive. The new words have been carefully chosen. They are words that kids are likely to encounter, and we are confident that they are words that will remain in use for years to come. New entries include air bag, browser, cell phone, DVD, Internet, server, SUV, and Web site. The updated Scholastic Children's Dictionary still boasts the elements that made the original edition so beloved by children, parents, and teachers. Pronunciations are spelled the way they sound--not with confusing symbols and schwas. Sample sentences and cross-references help to make words even easier to understand, and full-color illustrations provide additional information.

Table of Contents

Picture Credits	ii
Staff and Advisory Board	iv
Pronunciation Guide	v
How to Use This Dictionary	vi
Initials, Acronyms, and Abbreviations	viii
Dictionary of the English Language	1	(646)
Measurement Table: Length	299	(315)
Measurement Table: Weight	614	(19)
Reference Section
Braille and American Sign Language Alphabets	633	(1)
Map of the World	634	(2)
Flags and Facts: The Countries of the World	636	(8)
Map of the United States	644	(1)
Facts About the 50 States	645	(1)
Presidents of the United States	646	(1)
Index of Picture Labels	647