Merriam-Webster's Primary Dictionary

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New title! A beginner's dictionary written for children in grades K-2, ages 5-7, featuring hundreds of captivating illustrations by celebrated children's author Ruth Heller. Introduces young readers... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0877791740
• ISBN13: 9780877791744
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Merriam Webster
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 3.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 1.0" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 5 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Terrific dictionary for 5 - 7 year olds!

As a teacher of kindergarten and first grade, I heartily recommend this dictionary for the primary age group. This dictionary is aimed at 5 - 7 year olds and is a wonderful resource. It has around 2000 entries, but does not pretend to cover the complete vocabulary of children this age. It is, however, rich in content and appealing in format and appearance. (The illustrations are by Ruth Heller, one of my favorite illustrators for children's books.) The entries include fascinating facts about the origins of words. This dictionary includes figurative meanings, idiomatic expressions and language oddities. It is an excellent resource for introducing the use of dictionaries.

Nearly 1,000 entries with age-appropriate definitions

Merriam-Webster's Primary Dictionary is an illustrated dictionary for young readers ages 4-7. Filled with nearly 1,000 entries with age-appropriate definitions, uses in context, brief histories of the word's origin, and references to stories, fairy tales, nursery rhymes and more celebrating the words, Merriam-Webster's Primary Dictionary is an educational delight. Enhanced with the poetry of and artwork of children's literature "superstar" Ruth Heller, Merriam-Webster's Primary Dictionary is an ideal teaching tool for the precocious young reader.