Merriam-Webster First Dictionary Printed Book

Dictionary introduces young readers to almost 3,000 words using 1,000 entries with hundreds of captivating illustrations by Ruth Heller. Full sentences are used to discuss definitions, common phrases and usage examples in age-appropriate language to show how words are used in context. Creative content is packed with jokes, poems and popular stories to foster and develop a child's language skills. Dictionary is perfect for teaching basic dictionary skills including alphabetization, spelling, parts of speech, letter sounds, use of synonyms and antonyms, homographs and homophones.