Simon & Schuster Thesaurus for Children: The Ultimate Student Thesaurus

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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 word that 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--which should be plenty for most young writers. Children will find themselves returning to this handsome volume time after time as they build their vocabulary, avoid word repetition, improve their writing skills, and make correct word choices. Each alphabetical entry gives the part of speech, definitions, and example sentences, and provides easy-to-use cross-references. A complete index, a list of common phrases and idioms, common grammar problems, "word banks," and other features make this up-to-date thesaurus a reliable reference tool for budding writers and plain old students alike.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

The Simon & Schuster Thesaurus for Children provides students with the tools they need to build their vocabulary, improve their writing skills, and express themselves more accurately and precisely. The thesaurus is packed with information that encourages children to expand their knowledge of the English language. With over 800 main entries and 5,000 synonyms, the Simon & Schuster Thesaurus for Children helps young writers make correct word choices and avoid repetition. It stimulates children's creativity and gives them a new understanding of the complex resources of language.

SOME SIMON & SCHUSTER THESAURUS FOR CHILDREN HIGHLIGHTS: • More than 800 entries and 5,000 synonyms • Entries that give parts of speech, definitions, and example sentences • Easy-to-use cross-references • A complete index of all the synonyms, antonyms, phrases, and idioms • Special word banks that contain additional word choices • Unique word alerts that warn of possible problems in grammar or word use • Common phrases and idioms Synonyms that include definitions and one or more example sentences

FROM THE CRITICS

Children's Literature

How do you describe the verb form of laugh? Try using another word such as: chortle, whoop, bubble, snigger, or split one's sides. What is the difference between to give away and to give back? One means to reveal and the other is to return. Over 800 entries are combined with 5,000 synonyms to aid children in making better word choices, thus improving their writing skills. Special color coded bars appear throughout the source. Green indicates a word bank which lists precise synonyms. Blue sections tell of expressions that have special meanings or are idioms. The red color alerts children that a word can be another part of speech or have a completely different meaning. For instance, the word raw can mean biting, bleak, or bitter. It can also mean uncooked. The thesaurus is easy to use and contains definitions for entry words and synonyms. Sample sentences are also included for each word listed. Entry words are very basic and would be more useful for the younger children in the age range. 2001, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers/Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, $16.95. Ages 8 to 12. Reviewer: Laura Hummel

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