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The American Heritage First Dictionary
A first dictionary for children who are learning to read, which lists nearly 1700 main entry-words, using only other main-entry words in the definitions, and over 600 illustrations.
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361 pages, Hardcover
First published July 10, 1986
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November 16, 2016The American Heritage First Dictionary. (2015). Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing.
Citation by: Kristin White
Type of Reference: Dictionary
Call Number: Ref 423 Amer 2015
Content/Scope: The American Heritage First Dictionary gives readers ages 5-8 an opportunity to study, read, and learn 2,000 words in a way they can easily understand. Over 850 of the words in this dictionary contain pictures to go along with the definitions. Words were specifically chosen for this item by the publishing company to align with the primary curriculum and everyday vocabulary of these young readers.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: The American Heritage Dictionary series has been a series from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for decades. This is a trusted name in schools and libraries when considering materials for young readers.
Arrangement/Presentation: The 2,000 words in this dictionary are arranged alphabetically, with over 850 of the words including pictures/drawings on the same page. Other features include opposites, rhyming words, and related words. Furthermore, dictionary includes a guide in the beginning for students, parents, and teachers, as well as a Phonics and Spelling Guide in the back section.
Relation to other works: This children's dictionary is similar to other first dictionaries because of its use of common vocabulary, pictures along with definitions, and key features for young readers (including rhyming words, etc.). In the current school LMC collection, such a dictionary at a primary level for K-2 students does not exist.
Accessibility/Diversity: Pictures and drawings that accompany almost half of the definitions in this dictionary encourage visual learners to use this item. Moreover, the pages are clean and well-organized, using guide words as well as guide letters to help struggling readers.
Cost: $17.95
Professional Review: Safford, B. R. (2005). First Dictionaries: First Information Skills. School Library Monthly, 22(3), 31-32.
Citation by: Kristin White
Type of Reference: Dictionary
Call Number: Ref 423 Amer 2015
Content/Scope: The American Heritage First Dictionary gives readers ages 5-8 an opportunity to study, read, and learn 2,000 words in a way they can easily understand. Over 850 of the words in this dictionary contain pictures to go along with the definitions. Words were specifically chosen for this item by the publishing company to align with the primary curriculum and everyday vocabulary of these young readers.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: The American Heritage Dictionary series has been a series from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for decades. This is a trusted name in schools and libraries when considering materials for young readers.
Arrangement/Presentation: The 2,000 words in this dictionary are arranged alphabetically, with over 850 of the words including pictures/drawings on the same page. Other features include opposites, rhyming words, and related words. Furthermore, dictionary includes a guide in the beginning for students, parents, and teachers, as well as a Phonics and Spelling Guide in the back section.
Relation to other works: This children's dictionary is similar to other first dictionaries because of its use of common vocabulary, pictures along with definitions, and key features for young readers (including rhyming words, etc.). In the current school LMC collection, such a dictionary at a primary level for K-2 students does not exist.
Accessibility/Diversity: Pictures and drawings that accompany almost half of the definitions in this dictionary encourage visual learners to use this item. Moreover, the pages are clean and well-organized, using guide words as well as guide letters to help struggling readers.
Cost: $17.95
Professional Review: Safford, B. R. (2005). First Dictionaries: First Information Skills. School Library Monthly, 22(3), 31-32.
April 16, 2016
The American Heritage First Dictionary. 2015. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company.
Citation By: Stephanie Ross
Type of Reference: Dictionary
Call Number: Ref 423
Content/Scope: This is a picture dictionary for kindergarten through 2nd grade students. The book is 416 pages and defines over 2000 terms with both text and illustrations. Terms are ones students become familiar with in the curriculum. Additional information includes feature notes showing opposites, rhyming words, and related words. The back of the book contains an instructive Phonics and Spelling Guide.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: American Heritage is a well-known and respected name in the children's reference world. The publisher, Houghton Mifflin Company, is also a well-known and respected publishing company of reference materials. The dictionary contains no sexist language or bias.
Arrangement/Presentation: Arrangement is alphabetical and contains over 2000 terms. Along with the definition, students learn opposites, rhyming words, and related words. Over 850 illustrations provide visual support to help learn the terms. The low reading level and pictures are perfect for younger elementary students.
Relation to Other Works: There are other dictionaries for elementary students. This dictionary provides a needed reference resource for beginning readers.
Accessibility/Diversity: The easy to read text and illustrations are well suited for beginning readers. There are a diversity of terms defined in the dictionary.
Cost: $15.80
Review: The american heritage first dictionary. Booklist, 10/15/2000.
Citation By: Stephanie Ross
Type of Reference: Dictionary
Call Number: Ref 423
Content/Scope: This is a picture dictionary for kindergarten through 2nd grade students. The book is 416 pages and defines over 2000 terms with both text and illustrations. Terms are ones students become familiar with in the curriculum. Additional information includes feature notes showing opposites, rhyming words, and related words. The back of the book contains an instructive Phonics and Spelling Guide.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: American Heritage is a well-known and respected name in the children's reference world. The publisher, Houghton Mifflin Company, is also a well-known and respected publishing company of reference materials. The dictionary contains no sexist language or bias.
Arrangement/Presentation: Arrangement is alphabetical and contains over 2000 terms. Along with the definition, students learn opposites, rhyming words, and related words. Over 850 illustrations provide visual support to help learn the terms. The low reading level and pictures are perfect for younger elementary students.
Relation to Other Works: There are other dictionaries for elementary students. This dictionary provides a needed reference resource for beginning readers.
Accessibility/Diversity: The easy to read text and illustrations are well suited for beginning readers. There are a diversity of terms defined in the dictionary.
Cost: $15.80
Review: The american heritage first dictionary. Booklist, 10/15/2000.
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April 29, 2012The American heritage first dictionary. (2012). Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
Citation created by: Rachel Davis
Call Number: 423
Description: More than 2,000 entry words are clearly defined, and 850 full-color photographs and drawings enhance the text for today’s visually young readers.
Content/Scope: This dictionary is intended for ages 5-8 or grades K -2.
Accuracy/Authority: This book is by the Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries which have published a vast amount of dictionaries.
Relation to Similar Works: Newly updated edition.
Cost: $17.95
Rationale for Selection: To introduce beginning elementary school students to using reference materials.
Professional Review: Although no reviews of the 2012 edition are available, an earlier 2006 edition was reviewed by the School Library Journal in October of 2006.
Citation created by: Rachel Davis
Call Number: 423
Description: More than 2,000 entry words are clearly defined, and 850 full-color photographs and drawings enhance the text for today’s visually young readers.
Content/Scope: This dictionary is intended for ages 5-8 or grades K -2.
Accuracy/Authority: This book is by the Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries which have published a vast amount of dictionaries.
Relation to Similar Works: Newly updated edition.
Cost: $17.95
Rationale for Selection: To introduce beginning elementary school students to using reference materials.
Professional Review: Although no reviews of the 2012 edition are available, an earlier 2006 edition was reviewed by the School Library Journal in October of 2006.
December 16, 2015
A shelf staple for sure. I know this will be used more extensively once the 3 year old gets older, but what a great compilation of things they want to know about with a simple direct way to explain to them what these things in the world are! My 3 year old loves to pull out the dictionary, point the photos and ask me to read the definitions to him. Once he gets older, there is great info in the beginning telling them how to use a dictionary and ways adults can use the dictionary in different ways to teach them.
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