Outstanding features : Wonderful for use at home to help children look up words they ask about; encourages children to expand their vocabulary. The bright, amusing pictures are non-sexist, and non-racist. In English alphabetical order with full second-language index. The extra-large vocabulary is based on word frequency analysis and thematic clustering. A healthy lifestyle is promoted throughout the book. Explanatory phrases clarify certain abstract and group concepts. Regional variations of language are included where applicable. Effective for developing reading skills in schools. Teaches basic dictionary skills to encourage self-learning. Pictures assist in remedial reading situations. Valuable in ESL teaching for youths and adults.