Merriam-Webster's First Dictionary

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A unique treasury of words especially written for children in grades K–2, ages 5–8. Introduces young readers to 3,000 words using 1,000 entries Hundreds of captivating illustration s by beloved children's illustrator Ruth Heller Have fun learning about words, their meanings, and how to spell them Teaches basic dictionary skills: alphabetization, spelling, parts of speech, letter sounds, use of synonyms and antonyms, homographs and homophones Jokes, riddles, poems, and fun facts based on word play make learning fun References to popular stories, fairy tales, myths, and nursery rhymes spark imagination and encourage language exploration Words, phrases, and their meanings are discussed in full age-appropriate sentences, with usage examples to show how they are used in context Format: Laminated HardcoverCopyright: 2021Pages: 448Size: 8 3/4” x 11 1/8”ISBN: 978-0-87779-374-8 Also available from: AMAZON, BARNES & NOBLE, BOOKSHOP Show more