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The American Heritage Children's Thesaurus
With more than 4,000 main entries and 36,000 synonyms, this easy-to-use thesaurus with thousands of example sentences helps children in the middle grades make the best word choice to suit their meaning and enliven their writing. A new Parts of Speech table explains in simple language how words in the thesaurus are classified according to their function in a sentence.
280 pages, Hardcover
First published July 10, 1997
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July 1, 2021
Accessible even for the young non-native speakers!
June 22, 2012
The American Heritage children's thesaurus (Updated). (2009). Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Reviewed by: Melanie Wyatt
Category: Thesauri
Call #: REF 423 HEL
Price: $18.95
Description: The thesaurus includes over 4,000 entries and 36,000 synonyms. The book also includes over 150 photographs and illustrations. This item is a necessity at home and in the classroom. The abundance of information and affordable price will attract consumers.
Content/scope: The purpose of the book, content and scope are geared towards all students. Colorful illustrations are used so that visual learners have a better understanding of the text. Students and teachers would definitely benefit from the inclusion of this thesaurus in the library media center.
Accuracy/Authority: This thesaurus includes stunning visuals and was published within the last three years. A new version will be released later this year. This book was the 2009 Parents’ Choice Approved Winner.
Arrangement/Presentation: The format for this book is print. Diversity: The thesaurus includes lots of pictures and would be an excellent resource for the English Language Learner in the classroom.
Reviewed by: Melanie Wyatt
Category: Thesauri
Call #: REF 423 HEL
Price: $18.95
Description: The thesaurus includes over 4,000 entries and 36,000 synonyms. The book also includes over 150 photographs and illustrations. This item is a necessity at home and in the classroom. The abundance of information and affordable price will attract consumers.
Content/scope: The purpose of the book, content and scope are geared towards all students. Colorful illustrations are used so that visual learners have a better understanding of the text. Students and teachers would definitely benefit from the inclusion of this thesaurus in the library media center.
Accuracy/Authority: This thesaurus includes stunning visuals and was published within the last three years. A new version will be released later this year. This book was the 2009 Parents’ Choice Approved Winner.
Arrangement/Presentation: The format for this book is print. Diversity: The thesaurus includes lots of pictures and would be an excellent resource for the English Language Learner in the classroom.
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April 27, 2012The copy shown was published in 2003, however a new, updated copy was published in 2012.
American Heritage. (2012). The american heritage children's thesaurus. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Inc.
Content & Scope: More than 4,000 entries, Includes Educational Activities. Illustrates each word with a sentence. Includes photographs. Grades 3-7
Accuracy, Authority, Bias: American Heritage is well-known for dictionaries and reliable. Houghton Mifflin has published many educational books, sources, and curriculum. This is a reliable source.
Arrangement and Presentation: It is arranged alphabetically and in a way so that the reader is able to distinguish between words that are synonyms. Entry words are dark purple while other words are in black. Easy to read format.
Relation to Similar Works: Simon & Schuster Thesaurus for Children,
Timelines, Permanence:This is the most updated Thesaurus dated 2012. This resource will not have to be updated for several years.
Cost: $18.95
American Heritage. (2012). The american heritage children's thesaurus. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Inc.
Content & Scope: More than 4,000 entries, Includes Educational Activities. Illustrates each word with a sentence. Includes photographs. Grades 3-7
Accuracy, Authority, Bias: American Heritage is well-known for dictionaries and reliable. Houghton Mifflin has published many educational books, sources, and curriculum. This is a reliable source.
Arrangement and Presentation: It is arranged alphabetically and in a way so that the reader is able to distinguish between words that are synonyms. Entry words are dark purple while other words are in black. Easy to read format.
Relation to Similar Works: Simon & Schuster Thesaurus for Children,
Timelines, Permanence:This is the most updated Thesaurus dated 2012. This resource will not have to be updated for several years.
Cost: $18.95
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