Books with title Merriam-Webster's Intermediate Dictionary

This newly revised edition, 2019 copyright, is the perfect dictionary for students in grades 3-5, ages 8-11. And can help with homeschooling and remote learning. With 36,000 entries the dictionary covers the core vocabulary an elementary student will encounter in their reading and writing. It offers many new words and senses from technology and life science, such as alternative energy, friend, and STEM It can be used in Texas STAAR testing classrooms. It gives students 250 word history paragraphs so they can learn the stories behind the creation of words like: mustang, hurricane, exult, daisy, clue, asparagus, sandwich, pajamas, pioneer, quicksilver, sideburns, weird, welcome, werewolf and hundreds more. 120 synonym paragraphs and 900 colorful illustrations, photographs, and diagrams will fascinate young readers and help improve their understanding of concepts. Greek and Latin word root paragraphs help build vocabulary and improve spelling skills. Some of the word roots students will learn are: anim, cap, dict, locu, flu, vor, lev, pon, scrib, struct, and dozens more. Includes A Guide for Writers to help students learn when to best use things like a comma, colon, apostrophe, dash, exclamation point, hyphen semicolon and much more. Provides a list of important Geographical Names and a map of the USA and one of the World. Offers 1,300 quotes from classic and contemporary children's literature to help link vocabulary to what students are reading. Here are some of the books quoted: Alice's Adventure in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll Charlotte's Web, by E.B. White The Girl Who Drank the Moon, by Kelly Barnhill The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, by Ransom Riggs Ms. Bixby's Last Day by John David Anderson The Wild Robot by Peter Brown

With its new 2020 copyright update, Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, 11th Edition, jacketed hardcover, indexed, offers a deep understanding of many new words, including: bestie, binge-watch, bot, commenter, clickbait, emoji, Bitcoin, listicle, hack, takeaway, snark, immersive, troll, woke, ransomware and truther. This updated college-level dictionary defines the current, active vocabulary of American English. It gives you 225,000 definitions and 42,000 usage examples. Special sections include A Handbook of Style, Foreign Words and Phrases, Biographical Names, and Geographical Names. The book also includes an electronic version of the dictionary and a free one-year online subscription. All updated for 2020!

This hardcover dictionary 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. Revised and updated in 2016 with 200 newly added words across a variety of fields including technology, social media, science, health and popular culture. 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. 22,000 usage examples help clarify and expand understanding. Also includes 1,000 illustrations, abundant word history paragraphs and synonym paragraphs. A section on Biographical Names and Geographical Names is offered. 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.

This is the newest edition (2016 copyright) of the best-selling dictionary covering core vocabulary of everyday life. More than 75,000 updated definitions, pronunciations, word origins, and synonym lists. Some 8,000 usage examples aid understanding--more than ever before. New words from today's world include: bromance, carbon footprint, droid, e-book, fracking, frenemy, hashtag, malware, mash-up, regift, robocal, smackdown and vlog. Also included are useful tables and special sections on Foreigh Words and Phrases, Biographical Names, and Geographical Names. Based on Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary Eleventh Edition. This book has sold more than 50 million copies!

Written for children in grades K-2, ages 5-7 this beginner's dictionary is an indispensable tool for introducing young readers to 3,000 words using 1,000 entries and hundreds of captivating illustrations by Ruth Heller. Full sentences are used to discuss definitions, common phrases, and usage examples in age-appropriate language to show how words are used in context. Many entries include alternate meanings, word histories, related words, and the way words sound. This dictionary teaches basic dictionary skills: alphabetization, spelling, parts of speech, letter sounds, use of synonyms and antonyms, homographs and homophones. Jokes, riddles, poems, and fun facts based on word play make learning fun. References to popular stories, fairy tales, myths, and nursery rhymes spark imagination and encourage language exploration.

Newly Revised & Updated! With a 2020 copyright. Written especially for students grades 9-11, ages 14 & up. Features more than 100,000 definitions and 28,000 usage examples. It's a perfect teaching tool for homeschoolers and remote learners. New words and meanings have been added from across a variety of fields including technology, entertainment, health, science and society. New vocabulary includes: haptics, farro, cybercrime, off-grid, and paywall. This dictionary is an excellent resource for college test prep. And don't forget its sister thesaurus: Merriam-Webster's School Thesaurus.

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.

With more than 35,000 words--including 110 new words--and 3,000 full-color illustrations specially created by DK's celebrated design team and Merriam-Webster's renowned language experts.Updated for 2019, 20 years after it was first published, DK's Merriam-Webster Children's Dictionary remains a must-have project companion for use at home and in school. This book combines color-coded page borders for each letter of the alphabet with modern photography and crystal-clear diagrams to enhance the learning experience.Entries include a clear definition, notes on spelling and punctuation, and examples on how to use the word in a sentence. In the reference section, maps have been updated to include new countries, cities, borders, flags, and the US presidents and vice-presidents.Accessible yet comprehensive, Merriam-Webster Children's Dictionary is the ultimate visual dictionary for kids to have on-hand as they learn important research skills and work through school assignments.

This hardcover Intermediate Thesaurus is written especially for the needs of students grades 5-8, ages 11-14. It has more than 150,000 word choices including synonyms, antonyms, related words, and phrases. There is newly added vocabulary that pays particular attention to this age group in the areas of social media, technology, and entertainment. Entries feature concise statements that describe the shared meanings among synonyms. Every synonym has an up-to-date usage example to help with understanding. New idiomatic and colloquial phrases have also been added at many entries. This thesaurus is a perfect companion to Merriam-Webster's Intermediate Dictionary updated in 2016.

An essential dictionary for children grades 3–5, ages 8–11. More than 36,000 entries with new words and senses from technology and life sciences. Definitions enriched with nearly 1,300 quotes from classic and contemporary children’s literature. Over 900 vibrant, colorful illustrations, photographs, and diagrams. Includes 250 word history paragraphs, 120 synonym paragraphs, and pronunciation paragraphs for every letter.