Scholastic Pocket Dictionary of Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms

by Scholastic

Overview

The popular portable dictionary has brand-new cover and two-color interior design!

The Scholastic Dictionary of Synonyms, Antonyms, and Homonyms—a widely successful reference title—is getting a makeover! This book is a portable, inexpensive dictionary perfect for middle school students. It can be slipped into their book bags and taken anywhere. With more than 12,000 synonyms and 10,000 antonyms at their fingertips, this book is a great reference for young writers. And for kids who don't know whether to use "principle" or "principal," this handy guide also contains 2,000 homonyms.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780545426671
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	07/01/2012
Pages:	240
Sales rank:	187,605
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Scholastic Inc. is a global publishing and education company whose mission is to encourage the intellectual and personal growth of all children, beginning with literacy.

Editorial Reviews

Gr 5 Up—This pocket dictionary boasts 12,000 syonyms, 10,000 antonyms, and 2,000 homonyms. Word entries in bold are presented alphabetically and offer synonyms, and then antonyms in parentheses. For example, the entry for "daft" includes synonyms such as "silly" and "idiotic" and antonyms such as "sane" and "practical." Common homonynms (e.g., their, there, they're) are featured in the second section of the book. A brief review of "The Parts of Speech" and "Four Kinds of Sentences" and a "Glossary of Grammar Terms" are also featured. For patrons who might find traditional, large-volume reference books daunting, this useful and portable source may be less intimidating.—Cara Moffett, A.R. Lewis Elementary School, Pickens, SC

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