Meanings
nounchapter book (plural chapter books)
plural chapter books
- authorshipAn illustrated storybook intended for intermediate readers, generally aged from 7 to 10.
Origin
Such books are typically divided into short chapters, to suit limited attention spans.
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APA
chapter book. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chapter%20book
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“chapter book.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chapter%20book. Accessed November 3, 2026.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “chapter book,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chapter%20book.
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