Editorial Reviews:
Parents and teachers alike will welcome the software now available with Websters New World Childrens Dictionary. This value-packed CD-ROM contains the Childrens Dictionary in electronic form plus three word activities that make learning irresistible.About the CD-ROM:The electronic dictionary works alone or with any Windows 95 application, including childrens writing programs. Its unique technology lets children display definitions simply by clicking on words. With more than 33,000 entries it contains all of the words that children use most in reading and writing, and it works with spell checkers, so children can check the meaning of a word while they check its spelling. The word activitiesdesigned for children ages 8 to 11include See It, a vocabulary game; Say It, a reading and pronunciation activity; and Spell It, an activity area with games such as Spelling Bee and Hangman. About the Dictionary:Websters New World Childrens Dictionary itself offers a unique combination of features and qualities most sought by parents and educators. Definitions are clear and accurate, with thousands of example sentences that help children put meanings in context. Nearly 700 specially commissioned, full-color photographs and illustrations aid understanding and add appeal. Word histories, synonym studies, spelling tips, and word structure studies help build important reading and spelling skills. And a special illustrated reference section introduces children to key U.S. and world information. Tested in focus groups across the nation, this dictionary has received the highest approval rating among all other existing childrens dictionaries.
Did you know that hamburger was once named "Hamburg steak" after the German city of Hamburg? This and other intriguing word histories are scattered throughout the 896 illustrated pages of Webster's New World Children's Dictionary--a revised edition with updated entries, maps, a dictionary guide, and a whole new look. Designed specifically for children ages 8 to 11, this dictionary contains more than 33,000 entries--word choices based on contemporary and classic children's literature, school texts, and the writings of children themselves. No children's dictionary is comprehensive; here you won't find definitions for metaphor or modem, but you will find definitions for jubilee, Myanmar, e-mail, and instant replay. Special bulleted points address potentially confusing homonyms: "The words heroin and heroine sound alike. He was arrested for possessing heroin. The heroine of the novel is a little girl." Young readers will also find many words used in sentences, pronunciation guides, "word choice guides (such as when to use costly vs. expensive vs. precious), spelling tips ("There is a host in ghost"), and more. Closing the tome are a basic atlas, an illustrated album of U.S. presidents up to Bill Clinton, a guide to the United States, state birds, state flowers, and weights and measures. (Ages 8 to 11)
Customer Reviews:
 A great find!
What a wonderful dictionary for elementary school age children. I wish I had bought it a year ago. The print is large and well spaced and that makes it easy for younger students to find words without help. There are colorful photos and illustrations on every page. The definitions are easy to read and understand. There are photos of the presidents and maps in the back. A really nice addition to our children's library!
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