Merriam-Webster's First Dictionary (Grades 1-2)

Merriam-Webster's First Dictionary (Grades 1-2). Dictionary of English words teaches basic dictionary skills and encourages language exploration through word histories, jokes, stories, poems, fun facts, words used in age-appropriate sentences, homographs and homophones, amusing rhymes and letter sounds, and charming illustrations.

This reference for young readers introduces almost 3,000 words using 1,000 entries – many new and revised – with hundreds of captivating illustrations by Ruth Heller. Full color. Copyright 2012. Dimensions: 8.5 x 11 inches. Hardcover. 436 pages.