Books with title Merriam-Webster's School Dictionary

This hardcover dictionary is written especially for students grades 9-11, ages 14 & up. It features 100,000 definitions and 28,000 usage examples. Includes 150 newly added words and meanings across a variety of fields including technology, entertainment, health, science and society. It offers more than 500 synonym paragraphs, 200 word history paragraphs to help clarify meaning, and nearly 1,000 illustrations. A great study aid for students building vocabulary and preparing for college level reading. Special sections include biographical names, geographical names and signs and symbols. New words added include: hashtag, cloud computing, derecho, beatbox, mash-up, erythropoietin, carbon footprint, fracking, selfie, body mass index, unfriend,stream, tablet, netiquette, eurozone, augmented reality, tweet and zip line. Avoids controversial and vulgar words.

A completely revised edition! This best-selling language reference covers the core vocabulary of everyday life. More than 75,000 definitions. Includes pronunciations, word origins, synonym lists, and more than 7,000 usage examples, special sections and tables. Turtleback binding is a highly durable alternative to a hardcover or paperback book. The comprehensive cover reinforcement process will drastically combat wear and tear, keeping your favorite books in great condition for years to come! Turtleback books are ideal for any reader, or for use in schools or libraries.

This updated second edition is the first resort for a new generation of poets, musicians, and lyricists. It contains more than 67,000 rhyming words conveniently arranged alphabetically by rhyming sounds and syllables. The entries, include one-, two-, and three-syllable rhyming words, open compounds, and brand names. It is fully cross-referenced for ease of use and includes multi-word rhymes. Based on the best-selling Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.

A dictionary written especially for students grades 9–11, ages 14 and up. Fully updated with more than 100,000 definitions. More than 28,000 usage examples. Nearly 1,000 illustrations. More than 500 synonym paragraphs and 200 word history paragraphs clarify meaning.Compatible with Kindle Voyage, Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle, Kindle Fire with Fire OS 4+, Kindle Keyboard, Kindle Touch, Kindle DX, Kindle for Android (version 4.0+), and Kindle for iPad/iPhone (version 4.0+). Default dictionary feature is not supported on Kindle for Mac, Kindle for PC, or Kindle Fire 1st/2nd generation.

Revised and updated with 200 newly added words across a variety of fields including technology, social media, science, health and popular culture. Focuses on the needs of students in grades 6-8, ages 11-14, and provides advanced dictionary features to help them read, write and speak more effectively.New words include: blog, cloud computing, copernicium, derecho, fair trade, fracking, geocaching, hashtag, hot spot, mash-up, microblogging, selfie, social media, STEM, tablet and tweet. Includes nearly 70,000 entries More than 22,000 usage examples to help clarify and expand understandingAbundant word history paragraphs and synonym paragraphs A section on Biographical Names and Geographical Names.A Handbook of Style gives direction on the proper use of punctuation including how and when to use the apostrophe, colon, comma, dash, Ellipsis, exclamation point, hyphen, semicolon and more.Compatible with Kindle Voyage, Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle, Kindle Fire with Fire OS 4 , Kindle Keyboard, Kindle Touch, Kindle DX, Kindle for Android (version 4.0 ), and Kindle for iPad/iPhone (version 4.0 ). Default dictionary feature is not supported on Kindle for Mac, Kindle for PC, or Kindle Fire 1st/2nd generation.

A dictionary written especially for the needs of children grades 3-5 (ages 8-11).More than 36,000 entries with abundant usage sentences and phrasesHundreds of illustrations, photographs, and diagramsNearly 350 word history and synonym paragraphsSpecial sections include U.S. Presidents, Signs and Symbols, Commonly Confused and Misspelled Words, and a guide to punctuation, capitals, and italics.

This revised and updated dictionary for elementary school children includes more than 93 new entries, from broadband and graphic novel to MP3 and smartphone — for a total of 35,000 words and phrases in all. Each entry is fully explained with its definition, usage, examples, and notes on spelling and punctuation. Word senses have also been refreshed to reflect modern usage, and maps and country statistics have been updated to include new countries, borders, flags, and cities. Throughout this new edition of Merriam-Webster Children's Dictionary, there is a fresh design with a different color-coded border for each letter of the alphabet, plus updated photographs and illustrations for a lively, accessible look that gives kids lots to look at as they build important research skills.