Volumes: 2
Description:
The World Book Dictionary was developed by experts to be clear, informative, and easy to understand.
The
last thing a dictionary needs to be is intimidating. Yet many adult
dictionaries are just that. This dictionary, from the editors of The World Book Encyclopedia, combines all the features of a traditional dictionary with the readability of World Book. The result is an ideal student dictionary that is simple and effective and can be used for a lifetime.
Words likely to be used by students are defined in a simple manner for better comprehension. The World Book Dictionary also presents examples that follow each definition and help clarify and reinforce the meanings of each entry.
Features include:
- More than 225,000 entries and more than 3,000 llustrations.
- Thumb indexing.
- Definitions arranged by frequency of use, and the most common meaning is given first
- A
unique 124-page Guide to Communications that includes punctuation and
spelling tips, vocabulary lists and writing guidelines, and information
on using different languages.
Awards & Reviews:
“This dictionary is highly recommended for school, public, academic, and
special libraries' reference collections. It is especially helpful for
high school and [university] students in their preparation and writing
research papers and book reports.” --American Reference Books Annual 2011
“The number of entries (225,000) in this set puts it in the
comprehensive section, but the price is closer to that of an unabridged
dictionary. Because it is to be used in conjunction with The World Book
Encyclopedia, biographical and geographical entries are not included. In
addition, because it supposedly reflects the way people should speak,
offensive language is not included. The definitions are clear and
concise, with the most common meaning first. Sentences or quotations
enhance the meanings, as do numerous line drawings.” -- Booklist, May 2009
"... An Australian solver says that she finds the World Book Dictionary invaluable and cosmopolitan." -- Guardian News UK on "How to solve crosswords".
"...recommended for public, school, (tertiary), and home libraries." -- American Reference Books Annual, 2006
"Every Definition is clear and straightforward but achieved with simple language." American Reference Book Annual
"The dictionary's strong point is its full, yet easy-to-read pages." Book News
"World Book Dictionary's exclusive feature is a 128-page 'Guide to Communication.'" Catholic Library World
Price:
$242.00 (AUD)
$312.80 (NZD)
ISBN: 978-0-7166-0201-9
