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Just what I needed
I could not expect anything more from a thesauras. This has all the words I, through my preteen years, have needed, without boggling my mind with lots of words that I never try to use. I don't feel overwhelmed, but I DO find the information I need.

How can I describe this Thesaurus
This thesaurus is:
Fantastic
Excellent
High Quality
Stupendous
Superiour
and least, but not last, very good!

All joking aside, it's a thesaurus. It's a good value and as good as any other thesaurus.

Elementary Teacher Prizes This Book!
_The_Clear_and_Simple_Thesaurus_Dictionary is the most practical thesaurus I have found for use with my fourth- and fifth-grade students. Unlike many thesauruses, it is formatted in a style that students (and adults!) will find familiar and easy to use. While not as comprehensive in scope as those designed for college use, this thesaurus allows students the satisfaction of finding synonyms or associated words for almost any word they might need. I had not found this to be true of other "beginning" thesauruses, which was a frustration to both my students and to me. This gem was a major find, and is now in regular use in my classroom. I highly recommend it to any teacher of intermediate or junior high age students, as well as to parents who want a truly helpful resource for their school-age children. ... Read more

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This comprehensive thesaurus is a handy reference filled withsynonyms and antonyms to help young readers find the right words to expresstheir ideas.The large print makes A First Thesaurus an enjoyable way for anychild to expand their vocabulary and discover the richness of language. ... Read more

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great book!
I bought this for my 6 year old. She loves to read and really loves to write stories. She can use this book, but it will also grow with her. She should benefit from this one for several years. In the meantime, we have a lot of fun as she's learning "what another word for___?"

Excellent for 2nd to 4th graders
This is the best young Thesaurus we have found. It's organized similar to "the big boys" and is easy to read and use. ... Read more

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What would you do if your teacher told you to stop using the word "nice" so much? If you had the Scholastic Children's Thesaurus, you'd flip through it until you found "nice" between "new" and "noise." Then you'd find your options: "pleasant," "agreeable," "good-natured," "delightful," and "fantastic" (defined as "extremely nice or good!").Nearby, a color bar warns, "Nice is a very general word to describe someone you like or something that makes you feel good, but it is not very specific. Be careful not to overuse it. Often a stronger or more specific word is better." At this point, you might be rolling your eyes because your teacher already said all that, but you'll be a more pleasant, agreeable, good-natured, delightful, and fantastic writer for your efforts!

John K. Bollard's thesaurus, playfully illustrated by Mike Reed, contains more than 500 main "headwords" and 2,500 synonyms, but if you can't find the word you're looking for--"energetic," for example--you can flip to the index in the back where you'll find "Energetic--See Lively." Lively leads you to "active," "energetic," and "vigorous." All synonyms include a definition as well as one or more sample sentences. This fine thesaurus--paired with the Scholastic Children's Dictionary--will help any young writer make appropriate word choices, think more critically about language, and therefore proceed to the head of the class! (Ages 9 to 13) --Karin Snelson ... Read more

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Get this for your child!
This is clear and easy to use reference book. It includes sentences using the words in context, helping with comprehension.

As a child I loved to read and write, so at some point in my life my Mom introduced me to a Thesaurus. To this day it is one of my best friends. Thanks mom.

There are adults who do not even know what a thesaurus is!

Do your kids a favor and introduce them to a thesaurus! ... Read more

Book Description

Containing 12,000 synonyms, 10,000 antonyms, and 2,000 homonyms, this versatile book is the perfect reference tool for student writers. Not only will it help students expand their vocabularies, this lightweight volume will help young people pick the perfect words to express their thought and feelings. ... Read more

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Good quick reference
A good quick reference book, but I will say that some words are not listed. It is focused for 2nd - 5th grade in my opinion. A handy addition for a home reference library!

Not the best resource.
We found this book to be lacking in the number of entries/words it carries. My daughter is in a 3rd grade GT class, and a number of the words on her spelling list are not even included in this book. I find the book to be average, at best.

Great teacher help
I use this book in my classroom. It helps my students come up with better ways of saying and writing things. It is quicker for them to look through than a thesaurus. It helps ESL students widen their vocabulary easily. It also helps me when I work on papers while getting my Master's degree. It is a great aid. ... Read more

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These DK books are a convenient, affordable source of information that fits perfectly in a knapsack or a briefcase or as ready reference on a desk. The DK Concise Encyclopedia is an illustrated guide to the world around us and the DK Dictionary/Thesaurus offers definitions plus synonyms for thousands of words. For those interested in foreign languages, DK Spanish Dictionary and DK French Dictionary offer a world of homework and conversational help! ... Read more

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Short and Sweet, But not quite Perfect.
I was immeadiately drawn to this book's pleasing asthetic appeal. Tired of newsprint paged, miniature typed editions, the DK Concise Dictionary/Thesaurus was an attractive competitor. I brought this book as my first thesaurus and since then have found it helpful in writing letters and papers. Its a perfect hand-held size and the medium weight pages are also a nice quality. The format makes the book great for quick reference.
However the book is truly lives up to the description of concise. At times I felt frusterated because it seemed almost too limited. I recommend this book for younger writers and students. I have recently graduated from highschool and although I will take this book with me to college, I out grew the text early in my highschool career.

DK Dictionary Thesaurus
This is a fabulous combination dictionary/thesaurus all in one. The text is easy to read and the book has great visual cues. Many other books we looked at had type that was really small and hard to read. It is easy to carry, not too heavy. A must for middle school. ... Read more

Book Description

Bringing the amazing world of words to children ages five and older. With over 700 illustrations designed to attract young children and 4,000 age--appropriate vocabulary words, the DK First Dictionary sets a new standard in linguistic reference for children six and up. Many entries include opposites, similar words, and word origins, alongside phonetic spellings and easy--to--follow definitions. Word Detective" games and "Word Banks" help children expand their vocabulary while having fun." ... Read more

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Easy read for beginner reads lots of pictures too
I bought this book for a 5 year old. I wanted to teach my 5 year old how to look up words. This is the best children's dictionary I have ever read. Now I purchsed 2 others but this is the easiest book for any child to use and the most fun. I love the photos and the simplicity. ... Read more

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Even young writers have to think about choosing the right word. This popular, easy-to-use thesaurus can help children in the middle grades make the best choice to suit their meaning and enliven their writing.
• 4,000 main entries, with more than 36,000 synonyms in all
• Hundreds of Word Group and Antonym features for extra word power ... Read more

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The book's great, but kids won't use it.
3 stars is a compromise between 5 for the book, and 1 for the fact that my 9 year old has never used it. Kids will use dictionaries, but they won't use a thesaurus.

A Perfect Children's Thesaurus
The American Heritage Thesaurus is a must reference book for any home with children. Each researched word, printed in blue large bold print, is accompanied with the a description, printed in black, of the part(s) of speech the word can be used, several best choice synonyms, and a few lesser utilized synonyms. In addition, an example sentence incorporating the researched word is provided. Occassionally a list of antonyms is provided for the researched word. Researched words are easily located as a result of a large space between each word. Each two page spread usually contains one or two color photographs adding some visual appeal. In summary, this thesaurus is highly recommended and is an invaluable resource for any child of reading age.

The American Heritage Childrens Thesaurus
I baught the childrens thesaurus for my 9 year old daughter, itis used more than our other thesaurus by me and my teenagedchildren. It is very fast and easy to use. ... Read more

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Finding the right (appropriate/proper/correct) word can be so demanding(difficult/tough/hard), sometimes. But a good thesaurus can help find the wordthat expresses just what a writer or speaker wants to say, clearly and exactly.The Simon and Schuster Thesaurus for Children is an excellent(fine/admirable/great) beginning thesaurus for kids. Although not comprehensive,this handy resource includes over 800 main entries, with 5,000 synonyms--whichshould be plenty for most young writers. Children will find themselves returningto this handsome volume time after time as they build their vocabulary, avoidword repetition, improve their writing skills, and make correct word choices.Each alphabetical entry gives the part of speech, definitions, and examplesentences, and provides easy-to-use cross-references. A complete index, a listof common phrases and idioms, common grammar problems, "word banks," and otherfeatures make this up-to-date thesaurus a reliable reference tool for buddingwriters and plain old students alike.

And since no desk should be without a thesaurus or a dictionary, theMacmillan Dictionary forChildren, another Simon and Schuster reference book, makes a dandycompanion to the Thesaurus for Children. (Ages 8 to 12) --EmilieCoulter ... Read more

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This all-new thesaurus, created for students in middle grades and junior high school, contains synonyms, antonyms, related and contrasted words, and idiomatic phrases.Brief definitions for shared meanings and abundant usage examples help students find the right word every time. ... Read more

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Any young student should find this intuitive, well-designed thesaurusquite helpful, as well as useful, practical, handy, beneficial, andversatile.

If you have an aspiring wordsmith on your hands--or just a kid who's renownedfor his prolific deployment of the words nice and okay--this204-page thesaurus offers well over 1,000 primary entries and more than 10,000supplementary entries using a clever on-the-page index. Instead of a traditionalindex, the Scholastic Student Thesaurus lists supplemental entriesalphabetically on every single page. For example, helpful doesn't appearbetween helper and herb as a primary entry, but the index below onthe same page refers young synonym-searchers to the main entry foruseful. Each entry also contains part-of-speech labels, and many includeusage notes and other synonym and antonym cross-references.

With its clean look, thoughtful introduction, and kid-friendly accessibility,the Scholastic Student Thesaurus makes a fine introduction to what mayquickly become an indispensable, essential, fundamental writing tool. (Ages 10and older) --Paul Hughes ... Read more

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This unusual and helpful illustrated reference volume is a book of Spanish words, synonyms, and definitions designed especially for Spanish-speaking elementary and middle school students. It is also a highly useful word book for English-speaking children who are first being introduced to Spanish in the classroom. More than 2,000 words and synonyms are presented in Spanish, and many entries also include antonyms. The authors are experienced elementary school teachers who have organized this book with special attention to practical classroom needs. This brand-new second edition features more word entries and more illustrations than appeared in the original edition. Another new and helpful feature is use of two-color type to highlight many headings as an aid in ease of reference. (Ages 8–12) ... Read more

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A user friendly resource for beginners.
This is the perfect thesaurus for junior Spanish students. It is a small thesaurus with a range of vocabulary appropriate for beginners. The layout is quite simple. It is arranged alphabetically with quite a large font and the key word is in bold with the synonyms and antonyms beside the lead word in non-bolded letters. The thesaurus is illustrated therefore the student can associate some of vocabulary with the illustration. This book will help beginners to expand their vocabulary in Spanish and most of all understand the meaning of words at and beyond their level. This thesaurus would be helpful to beginners at any age not only to juniors. ... Read more

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Designed especially for students in elementary through middle school, The McGraw-Hill Children's Thesaurus invites students to choose words that express ideas precisely and creatively. The vast selections of synonyms and sample sentences promote an indispensable foundation for vocabulary and writing development. Unique features such as writing tips, word histories, and topic exploration enable young writers to write with confidence.

• Over 12,000 entries
• Complete explanations of each headword and its synonyms
• Easy-to-read entries
• Hundreds of full color graphics
• Writing and usage tips
• Explanation of antonyms
• Unique word search tools

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Help students make the best word choices for their writing using carefully defined synonyms, helpful example sentences and clear illustrations.Features over 1,000 synonyms and hundreds of vocabulary development features.Grades 3-5. ... Read more

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Not a Useful Reference Tool
This Thesaurus, although colorful and easy to read has far too few entries to be a useful reference tool for 3rd, 4th, 5th graders. Literally none of the words on my 4th grade daughter's spelling list (for which she needed to find synonyms) were in the book. ... Read more

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Another great, easy-to-carry resource, this pocket thesaurus has 5,000 alphabetical entries that offer vocabulary-building synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms. Plenty of sample sentences help insure correct usage. A large, clear typeface and over a 150 illustrations help make this an appealing and accessible book for children.There is also an invaluable 16-page section containing information on how to get the most out of your thesaurus. ... Read more

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Fun and easy to use, The Junior Illustrated Dictionary & Thesaurus is the ideal choice for upper elementary and middle-school children who are beginning to expand their vocabulary. Comprehensive and authoritative, it defines more than 4,000 words with clear, age-appropriate entries, and also includes a thesaurus with more than 5,000 headwords. Plenty of sample sentences offer further clarification, while the intuitive pronunciation guides make difficult words easy to say. Hundreds of bright photographs and illustrations contribute extra vocabulary information and make this book a verbal and visual treasure trove.
Special features include
•Full-color, high-interest topic boxes provide
an in-depth look at selected subjects and
related vocabulary
•Color-coded guide words and alphabet strings on page edges that make words
easy to look up
•Vocabulary panels
•Definitions clearly identifying parts of speech, different word forms, and alternate spellings
•Information about synonyms, antonyms, and key language topics ... Read more

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Discover how powerful words can be with this comprehensive student thesaurus.More than 2,000 entries provide synonyms and antonyms to help you choose the perfect word. Printed in two colors and illustrated on every page, the Troll Student Thesaurus is a student's best friend. ... Read more

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Word for Word....
This review refers to the "Student Thesaurus" by Elizabeth Ryan(Troll Pub).....

Give your child the gift of words. A great beginning to discovering how reference books can be used as a tool for those school reports is important. This book will easily help the young student choose the right words that they are searching for. It will help to improve the quality of their work and their vocabulary as well.

This one is designed for use by students beginning around age 9 and can probably be helpful through the Junior High level.It begins with a great introduction on how and why to use a Thesaurus. There are 2000 words(listed alphabetically of course) with easily interchangeable synonyms that are geared for this age group. They will also find the antonyms to many of the words which are distinguisable in RED print. Some great cartoon illustrations by Rick O'Boyle are also found throughout to help convey the meaning of some words.Under "help" for example you will find.. assist, aid, support,cooperate... the antonym "hinder" and a great little drawing of a girl resuing a cat from a tree.

It may also be helpful for writing reviews for Amazon, but don't tell anybody!.......Laurie ... Read more