The Kingfisher Illustrated Junior Dictionary
by By Tuck, Allene (EDT), Crossley, Heather (EDT), Soukhanov, Anne H. (EDT), Grisewood, John (EDT), and Stock, Penny (EDT)
Category: Juvenile Nonfiction , Reference , Dictionaries

Perfect for the child who is ready to move beyond an introductory dictionary, The Kingfisher Illustrated Junior Dictionary provides the necessary pedagogical support for the upper elementary and middle-school child. Comprehensive and authoritative, it defines over 4,000 words with clear, age-appropriate entries. Plenty of sample sentences offer further clarification, as do the easy-to-use pronunciation guides for difficult words.  More than 600 bright photographs and illustrations contribute extra vocabulary information and make this dictionary a visual treasure trove.  Illustrations expand and compliment textual information.  Full-color, high-interest topic boxes provide an in-depth look at selected subjects and related vocabulary.  Color-coded guide words and alphabet strings make words easy to look up..  Vocabulary panels discuss word-usage.  Definitions clearly identify parts of speech, different word forms, and alternate spellings.  Includes information about homonyms and antonyms and key language topics.