The American Heritage Picture Dictionary

by American Heritage

Created especially for preschoolers and children in the first years of school, this dictionary lists nine hundred words, arranged alphabetically and illustrated with lively full-color drawings. The same families and pets recur in the pictures, presenting children with a familiar cast of characters. The A-to-Z list is complemented by nine thematic illustrations at the back of the book that feature related vocabulary grouped in settings such as a classroom, a supermarket, and an apartment. Includes word list developed by professional dictionary editors and educational consultants. The dictionary is updated with new art and a new cover. Front matter includes an informational note to teachers and parents.

Genres: Nonfiction

144 pages, Hardcover

First published June 27, 1994

Reviews

[Tracey · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved the prologe it was beautiful and pure

[Kelly Bowles]

American Heritage Picture Dictionary. (2012). Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

Citation by: Kelly Bowles

Type of Reference: Dictionary

Call Number: Ref 423

Content/Scope: A dictionary targeted to preschoolers through beginning school-age students. 900 words arranged alphabetically and illustrated. A-Z list is complimented by nine thematic illustrations at the back of the book with related vocabulary grouped in settings such as "classroom," "supermarket," and "apartment." This is a good addition to an elementary school library where children are just learning to read and piece together information.

Accuracy/Authority/Bias: American Heritage is a internationally known and recognized company specializing in information and a variety of dictionaries.

Arrangement/Presentation: Arrangement is alphabetical, containing over 900 entries, with about 6 words per page. Each word has a full-color painting, and the world is printed in lower case. With about half of the entries the word is used in a simple sentence to show meaning. Clear typefaces, spacious page layouts, and sharply reproduced illustrations.

Relation to other works: There are many children's picture dictionaries available; this dictionary meets requirements for libraries that need a beginning dictionary for those early readers in an elementary setting.

Accessibility/Diversity: Tidy illustrations depict an ethnically and physically diverse group of children and adults.

Cost: $10.95

Professional Review: Peters, J. (1994). American Heritage Picture Dictionary. School Library Journal. 40(11), p. 134.