Definitions for approximately 1,500 headwords have been carefully chosen to help build on the vocabulary of young children. Six hundred full-color photographs further illustrate their meanings. Each entry has been designed to provide readers with easy to understand definitions, as well as alternate forms for nouns, verbs, and adjectives. Illustrative example sentences following each headword are clearly written to help show children what words mean and how they should be used. In addition, each entry is followed by a simple phonetic pronunciation guide.
Scholastic First Dictionary《学乐及时本英语词典》是为英语初学者和小学生设计的英英词典，旨在帮助孩子提高词汇量，激发学习兴趣。
主要特点有：
1.全彩印刷，颜色鲜艳，印刷精美，大开本，阅读和查词都方便；
2.收录1500多主词条及释义；
3.词条讲解内容包括音标、英英解释和例句，并标注名词复数，动词过去式过去分词，形容词比较词和zui高级等语法形式；
4.释义完整易懂，例句清楚地体现词汇用法；
5.配600幅全彩插图，帮助理解单词；
6.附录含构词法、名词复数变化规则、同音单词、句法规则、计量单位及换算规则、图片索引等。
The Scholastic First Dictionary makes a wonderful resource for any young reader. Authoritative and engaging, it has been carefully designed to reflect the vocabulary and interest of early elementary school students.
The Scholastic First Dictionary will help children take their first steps toward success in school and beyond. It should be a part of every family’s library.
Outstanding features include:
Bright, attractive, easy-to-read design
Definitions of more than 1,500 headwords
Example sentences that clearly illustrate word usage
Complete definitions written in age-appropriate language
Kid-friendly phonetic pronunciation guide for each headword
Up-to-date terminology
600 full-color photographs
Judith S. Levey is one of the formost authorities on children's dictionaries.
Using Your Dictionary
Pronouncing Words
Dictionary A-Z
How New Words Are Created
Forming Plurals
Words That Sound Alike
How Words Work in Sentences
Measurements
Index of Picture Labels
Photo Credits
