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The Usborne First Dictionary

by Rachel Wardley, Jane Bingham, Teri Gower (Illustrator), Usborne Publishing

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This updated Internet dictionary shows that using a dictionary can be fun. Over 2500 words are explained in simple English with Internet links to online dictionaries and spelling and grammar games and activities. Spelling tips and writing ideas are also included.

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Genre: Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 423 — Language English & Old English languages Dictionaries of standard English
LCC: PE1628.5 .W37 — Language and Literature English language English Modern English
BISAC: FIC FICTION General
JNF JUVENILE NONFICTION Language Arts Vocabulary & Spelling
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Languages: English, French
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ISBNs: 12
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Published: 1995
Genre: Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 423
LCC: PE1628.5 .W37

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