Merriam-Webster's Elementary Dictionary |
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Editor:
| Merriam-Webster, Inc. Staff, |
ISBN: | 978-0-87779-676-3 |
Publication Date: | Aug 2013 |
Publisher: | Merriam-Webster, Incorporated
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Imprint: | Merriam-Webster |
Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $18.95 |
Book Description:
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Perfect resource for school or home with over 36,000 entries
200 new words & senses (many from technology & life sciences)
Expanded usage examples, include nearly 1,300 quotes from classic and contemporary children's literature
250 word history paragraphs and over 120 synonym paragraphs
More than 900 vibrant, colorful illustrations, photographs, and diagrams
New features include pronunciation paragraphs for every letter, Greek & Latin...
More Description
Perfect resource for school or home with over 36,000 entries
200 new words & senses (many from technology & life sciences)
Expanded usage examples, include nearly 1,300 quotes from classic and
contemporary children's literature
250 word history paragraphs and over 120 synonym paragraphs
More than 900 vibrant, colorful illustrations, photographs, and diagrams
New features include pronunciation paragraphs for every letter, Greek & Latin word root paragraphs, and kid-friendly usage hints in full sentences
Special sections include geographical names, signs and symbols, an introduction to Greek & Latin roots in English, a guide for writers, and a list of literary works used in the text
Designed to help students and educators meet Common Core Standards