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    <title>Merriam-Webster's primary dictionary</title>
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    <namePart>Heller, Ruth</namePart>
    <namePart type="date">1924-</namePart>
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    <publisher>Merriam-Webster</publisher>
    <dateIssued>c2005</dateIssued>
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    <extent>12, 436 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.</extent>
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  <abstract>New title! A beginner's dictionary written for children features hundreds of captivating illustrations by celebrated children's author Ruth Heller. Nearly 1,000 entries include definitions, example sentences, and word histories. Introduces basic dictionary skills such as alphabetization, spelling, pronunciation, use of synonyms and antonyms, and using words in context. Packed with jokes, poems, and fun facts to foster and develop a child's language skills.</abstract>
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  <note type="statement of responsibility">with illustrations by Ruth Heller.</note>
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    <topic>Dictionaries, Juvenile</topic>
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    <topic>Dictionaries</topic>
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  <classification authority="lcc">PE1628.5 .M465 2005</classification>
  <classification authority="ddc" edition="22">423</classification>
  <classification authority="bcl">18.04</classification>
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