Kingfisher My First Reference Set

The set includes three paperbacks books - "The Kingfisher First Dictionary", "The Kingfisher First Thesaurus" and "The Kingfisher First Encyclopedia" - just the books needed for homework assignments, independent studies, and to satisfy a child's curiosity about his world. The Kingfisher First Dictionary, ideal for 5- to 8-year-olds, contains over 1,500 core words from alligator to zipper, carefully selected to complement books that children of this age are beginning to read. Revised and updated for 2004, the clear definitions and sample sentences are supple-mented with realistic photos and artwork that further aid the child's comprehension.Fully updated for 2004, this revised and updated thesaurus is an easy-to-use word finder containing more than 100 key words and more than 1,000 secondary words, as well as synonyms and antonyms. Simple example sentences and amusing cartoons clarify and visually reinforce word meanings while making learning fun.In the Kingfisher First Encyclopedia, children can easily study more than 100 popular topics using the alphabetically arranged entries. Information is presented in clearly written text with vocabulary appropriate for young readers. Cross-reference boxes link related entries, and children will enjoy using them to find their favorite topics throughout the book. Exciting color illustrations and photographs aid understanding and fill each page with interest.