Books published by publisher Merriam-Webster, Inc.

New Title! A colorful, engaging world atlas ideal for home or classroom especially designed for students in grades 5-9. Packed with full-color maps, photographs, and easy-to-use charts and graphs. Includes thematic maps of continental drift, the ocean floor, the environment and natural resources, as well as a special Map Skills section introducing key geography concepts.

New title! A beginner's dictionary written for children in grades K-2, ages 5-7, featuring hundreds of captivating illustrations by celebrated children's author Ruth Heller. Introduces young readers to almost 3,000 words, using nearly 1,000 entries. Covers 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.

The next step in refining language skills, this fully revised illustrated dictionary focuses on the needs of students in grades 6-8. Expanded word coverage and more advanced dictionary features are presented in ways to help students ages 11-14 read, write, and speak effectively. * Nearly 70,000 entries including new words and definitions from the fields of science, technology, entertainment, and health* More than 22,000 usage examples* More than 1,000 illustrations* Abundant word history paragraphs and synonym paragraphs

An all-new edition of the essential dictionary for children grades 3-5, ages 8-11. . Includes more than 36,000 entries with expanded usage sentences and phrases. Hundreds of new illustrations, photographs, and diagrams. More than 220 word history paragraphs and 120 synonym paragraphs clarify meaning. New features include pronunciation paragraphs at the beginning of each letter. Special sections include geographical terms, signs and symbols, and a Guide for Writers.

An all-new edition of the essential dictionary for children grades 3-5, ages 8-11, with more than 36,000 entries. Expanded usage sentences and phrases include over 1,300 quotes from classic and contemporary children's literature. Additional features include hundreds of new, colorful illustrations, photographs, and diagrams: word history and synonym paragraphs; pronunciation paragraphs for each letter; child-friendly usage hints; and Greek and Latin word root paragraphs to aid spelling and vocabulary building. Special sections include geographical terms, signs and symbols, word roots, and a list of literary works used in the text.