Books published by publisher Merriam-Webster, Inc.

This recently updated edition is an essential vocabulary building tool for students grades 9-11, ages 14 & up. It offers a complete guide for understanding the rich variety of the English language, giving students 154,000 word choices including synonyms, antonyms, related and contrasted words and idiomatic phrases to help select just the right word. It can be used to teach word meaning when preparing for standardize tests like the SAT and ACT. Every main entry features an example sentence or phrase showing the word used in context. These usage examples--over 37,000 in total--provide guidance and help students make the best word choice. Entries also include concise statements that describe shared meanings among synonyms. New entries include: upscale, genderless, interest group. New synonyms and related words include chill and chill out at relax and e-mail and voice mail at communication. Merriam-Webster's School Thesaurus is a treasury of words and a perfect companion to the bestselling Merriam-Webster's School Dictionary.

An essential dictionary for children grades 3-5, ages 8-11, this hardcover offers 36,000 entries with 200 new words & senses, many from technology & life sciences. Definitions are enriched with 1,300 quotes from classic and contemporary children's literature, providing examples of how words are used in sentances. Includes 900 vibrant, colorful illustrations, photographs, and diagrams. Offers 250 word history paragraphs and 130 synonym paragrahs. Other features include Greek & Latin word root paragraphs, and student-friendly usge hints in full sentences. Special sections include geographical names, signs and symbols, a guide for writers and a list of literary works used in the text. Children's books from which example sentences are taken include:Alice's Adventures in Wonderland--by Lewis CarrollThe Secret Garden--by Frances Hodgson BurnettThe Black Stallion--by Walter FarleyWhere the Mountain Meets the Moon--by Grace LinMr. Popper's Penguins--by Richrd and Floence AtwaterCharlotte's Web--by E.B. White

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 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.

Revised edition has more than 100,000 entries and nearly 1,000 illustrations, many brand new. Includes example sentences plus, 200 word history and 530 synonym paragraphs to clarify meaning. Updated to reflect Merriam-Webster's 11th edition Collegiate Dictionary. Reference Book Type: Dictionary; Age Recommendation: Grades 9-11; Language(s): English; Number of Pages: 1,280 pages.