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Books : Children's Books : Reference & Nonfiction : Dictionaries
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Provides a complete, comprehensive overview of the Prequel movies (Episodes I-III) and the Trilogy (Episodes IV-VI), this is the definitive photographic guide to the entire Star Wars saga.
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Presents pictures labeled in both Spanish and English under such headings as "Going to school," "Weather," and "At the supermarket."
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Cat got your tongue? Penny for your thoughts? Come again? Every day, idioms bring color to our speech. Since they don't really mean what they say, idioms can stump even the native English-speaker. Marvin Terban makes understanding idioms "as easy as pie" with the revised SCHOLASTIC DICTIONARY OF IDIOMS. Explanations for, and origins of, more than 700 everyday American idioms, complete with kid-friendly sample sentences. The entries are amusing as well as educational. Alphabetical listing and cross-referencing index makes finding idioms a "piece of cake."
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A newly revised, updated dictionary of European Spanish, American Spanish, Mexican Spanish, and Puerto Rican Spanish features three thousand more entries reflecting changes in business, economics, science, communications, computer technology and medicine. 30,000 first printing. $30,000 ad/promo.
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A classic-fully revised and updated! The Children's Illustrated Dictionary brings words and images together, making it fun and easy for young readers to improve their vocabulary and reading skills.
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A first dictionary designed to serve as a word book and vocabulary builder for younger readers and as a dictionary for older children. It contains 1000 simple word definitions which have been field-tested on children and language games that help children to use a dictionary.
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This guide to legal terminology for laypersons makes an especially valuable fast-reference guide for consumers and business persons who confront legal terminology everyday. More than 2,000 definitions cover everything from "abandonment" to "zoning" and include illustrative examples.
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Ever wonder how to remember that dessert has two s's? Think of Something Sweet! This and more than 150 other clever tricks will help kids spell with ease. With an alphabetical listing of over 15,000 words, useful rules, and an index of commonly misspelled words, this guide can help any student conquer the spelling dilemma.
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A convenient reference for words in both English and Spanish!
The Webster’s English-Spanish Dictionary is a great resource weather in class or on the road, it is a quick and easy tool to find the words you need. Half of the dictionary is an alphabetical list of English words and their Spanish translations, the other half is an alphabetical list of Spanish words and their English translations! Compact in size any second language learner should carry this important resource!
No one should be without a dictionary and our Backpack Dictionaries are designed in a compact size for easy travel. They are a must have for any student! Featuring commonly used words and an abundance of additional information needed in school, every student should collect them all!
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Join the Little Einsteins for a brand-new learning experience! Preschoolers will have a blast learning vocabulary words with this new dictionary. Featuring beautiful full-color photos and fun Little Einsteins illustrations, My First Picture Dictionary includes over 900 words and definitions organized by situations common to a preschooler’s world. This is the perfect tool to prepare young children for their early years of school.
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Equipped with this handy reference of more than 400 illustrated definitions, children will be able to quickly find the definitions and illustrated examples that will enable them to solve many of the math challenges they face. Covering everything from "addend" to "zero," this comprehensive resource gives students definitions, illustrations, and examples that can help them solve math problems.This handbook includes illustrated, concise explanations of the most common terms used in general math classes. The 400 illustrated definitions and examples are categorized by subjects that include: measurement; algebra; geometry; fractions and decimals; statistics and probability; and problem solving. Each term has a concise definition and an example or illustration. This is a guide that needs to be on every child's desk.
The Math Dictionary is much more than a compilation of words and definitions. This book has been organized to reflect the different areas of mathematics taught in elementary and junior high schools. Within each category are all the terms commonly used in this field of study, concise definitions, and many examples and illustrations. In addition, the last chapter provides instructions for basic operations and tables of commonly-used facts and equivalents.
For other dictionary-type references in other topics see The Absolutely Essential Grammar Guide and The Absolutely Essential Writing Guide.
Grades 4-9
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Designed especially for the needs of the middle-grade and junior high students, this revised dictionary contains 70,000 entries, more than 1,000 revised illustrations, abundant word history paragraphs, synonyms paragraphs and example sentences.
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Easier to use than a full adult dictionary but much more detailed than a typical children"s reference, this book is a perfect fit for middle school students learning Spanish. The clean, readable layout and eye-catching two-color design will appeal to students and teachers alike.
With more than 22,000 words and phrases and 45,000 translations, the dictionary contains up-to-date vocabulary in both Latin American Spanish and American English, focusing on topics most relevant to students, such as school life, sports, and leisure.
Entries and translations are easy for students to understand, with each sense of a word listed on a new line and no abbrevations: all labels, such as part of speech and noun gender, are written in full. The School Dictionary is packed with other helpful features, including
• 500 thematically grouped illustrations, covering topics such as colors, the human body, and telling time
• usage examples showing the headword in context and extensive usage notes
• a 32-page supplement on Spanish and English grammar
A full-featured reference in a format accessible and appealing to students,
the Larousse School Dictionary is the ideal companion to any introductory
Spanish course.
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An all-new edition of the essential dictionary for children grades 3-5, ages 8-11, with more than 36,000 entries. Expanded usage sentences and phrases include over 1,300 quotes from classic and contemporary children's literature. Additional features include hundreds of new, colorful illustrations, photographs, and diagrams: word history and synonym paragraphs; pronunciation paragraphs for each letter; child-friendly usage hints; and Greek and Latin word root paragraphs to aid spelling and vocabulary building. Special sections include geographical terms, signs and symbols, word roots, and a list of literary works used in the text.