Webster's New World Children's Dictionary

Webster's New World Children's Dictionary by Michael Agnes. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780471798835.

Designed as a transition dictionary for readers in late-elementary school, Websters New World Childrens Dictionary bridges the gap between simple, picture-based dictionaries and the dull-but-necessary ones we all reach for when faced with unknown words. The medium-sized text, example sentences that accompany most definitions, and the miniature pronunciation guide on every page all work nicely together to ensure that kids will understand correct usage without getting overwhelmed with detail. Also included are maps, history and geography pages, and an introductory thesaurus. Especially helpful for younger users is the 10-page guide to dictionary usage, which covers synonyms, homonyms, and the ever-important ways to look up a word when you dont know how to spell it in the first place. In general, the definitions are easily understandable for children ages 7 to 12, providing accurate answers without being verbose. In Websters New World College Dictionary , "rebel" is described as "one who engages in armed resistance against the established government of ones country." In this version, youll find the more kid-friendly definition "a person who fights against any kind of control or authority." --Jill Lightner