The Giant All-Colour Dictionary [antikvár]

The GIANT All-Colour DICTIONARY ILLUSTRATED IN FULL COLOUR throughóut, this is the perfect companion forthe reader in the seven to eleven age group. Compiled by language experts, one of whom, Dr. Courtis, has specialised in the preparation of children's dictionaries, it contains somé 7,500 entry words. Each word is explained in simple terms, and short sentences illustrate the way (or ways) in which it can be used. Easy to read, easy to use and easy to understand, it should prove equally popular in the home and at school. BOYS AND GIRLS will enjoy the paintings of Joe and Beth Krush (somé 2,000 in all), which appear throughout. Lively and accurate, these make the book almost as valuable a reference work as it is a dictionary. PARENTS will welcome a book through which even the younger child can find his own way swiftly and effortlessly. This has been made possible by the use of coloured index tabs and by the insertion of guide words, one of which appearsatthe head of each column of words. TEACHERS AND SCHOOL LIBRARIANS should find the book a valuable addition to their shelves, providing keen readers with a chance to enlarge their vocabulary and at the same time stimulating interest in those whose enthusiasms may lie elsewhere.