Webster's New World^TM Children's Dictionary with CD-ROM , 2nd Edition

by Editor-in-Chief: Michael E. Agnes

• ISBN13: 9780028631257
• ISBN10: 0028631250
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-06-01
• Publisher: Webster's New World

Summary

Children, parents, and educators alike will love the dictionary software bundled with this all-new second edition of Webster's New World Children's Dictionary. Unlike other dictionary CD-ROMs, this one adds the complete text of the dictionary into any Windows 95/98 application. Children can look up any word on their screen for an instant definition. And See It, Say It, and Spell It activities make word learning not only easy, but fun. Webster's New World Children's Dictionary, Second Edition, has been written and designed specifically for children ages 8 to 11. Its more than 33,000 entries are based on contemporary children's literature and the writings of children themselves. Definitions are clear and accurate, with thousands of up-to-date example sentences that put meanings in real-life contexts. Over 750 full-color photographs, illustrations, and maps aid understanding and add appeal. Word histories, synonym studies, spelling tips, and a children's thesaurus help build important reading, writing, and spelling skills. With hundreds of new entries, maps, photos, illustrations, an all-new look, and a CD-ROM developed by Macmillan Digital Reference in collaboration with leading children's software developers, Webster's New World Children's Dictionary, Second Edition now offers even more of the unique features and qualities most valued by parents and educators.

Table of Contents

Pronunciation Key.

Dictionary Staff, Advisors, and Consultants.

Foreword.

How to Use This Dictionary.

How Does the Dictionary Work?

How to Find a Word in the Dictionary.

Different Kinds of Words You Can Look Up.

What Can You Learn from an Entry?

How to Pronounce a Word.

Special Features in the Dictionary.

The Parts of the Dictionary Entry.

Webster's New World Children's Dictionary.

Acknowledgements and Photo Credits.

Back Matter.

Thesaurus.

Atlas.

The United States.

Canada and Mexico.

Central America and the Caribbean.

South America.

Europe.

Africa.

Asia.

Australia and the South Pacific.

Weights & Measures.

Presidents of the U.S.

Album of the States.

Credits.

Word Finder Table