Children's Illustrated Dictionary - by DK (Hardcover)

About the Book

A revised and updated edition features new photography and added words that comprise core vocabulary while placing relevant terms in visual contexts and sections that reinforce grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Book Synopsis

Never be lost for words again with this stunning illustrated dictionary for children.

Spilling over with thousands of words and definitions for you to pick and peruse, this is the go-to guide for anyone struggling with spellings and meanings.

Minds can become muddled by strange spellings and perplexing pronunciations, but the Children's Illustrated Dictionary explains them all in simple and memorable detail. From abacus to zoom, each word is shown alongside eye-catching pictures, engaging illustrations, concise descriptions, and simple examples of usage. Clear navigation ensures you find the words you're looking for quickly and easily.

Also included are entertaining word games, grammar sections, and a variety of vocabulary themes to build your understanding of language. Developed in close consultation with experts in children's language teaching, this dictionary is guaranteed to expand your knowledge and broaden your horizons.

If words don't come easy, this is the helping hand you need for school work and homework. For would-be writers and devoted bookworms, this is essential reference to keep by your side.

Supports the Common Core State Standards.

Review Quotes

"Any budding wordsmith needs a dictionary to call his own, and DK scores big (literally) with this updated tome featuring thousands of entries and definitions. Vibrant photos and carefully arranged sections make this both fun and easy to use." - WorkingMother.com

About the Author

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK's extensive children's list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO(R) books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.