The classic reference for burgeoning students, A Spelling Dictionary for Beginning Writers is a compact reference work that will quickly become indispensable! Containing approximately 1,400 high-frequency words that make up more than 90% of the words young authors choose, this tool will help children spell words correctly-on their own! A thematic word bank and mini-thesaurus provide words by category and suggest alternatives as children build their writing and research skills. Grades 2-6. 52 pages, softcover.