Dictionaries & Thesauruses
American Heritage® Children's Dictionary
$19.95
This visually stunning dictionary has over 25,000 entries, covering all the vocabulary young readers need today. Special features include hundreds of notes and an appendix with a geographical dictionary, a guide to phonics and spelling. Hardcover. 896 pages.
American Heritage® Children's Thesaurus
$18.95
Updated edition with 4,000 entries and 36,000 synonyms. Features 150 photographs with example sentences showing typical usage for every sense of each entry. Includes Parts of Speech section that explains in simple language how words are classified by their function in a sentence. 288 pages. Hardcover.
American Heritage® First Dictionary
$17.95
This newly updated, award-winning dictionary gives children confidence as they learn to read. More than 2,000 entry words are clearly defined, and 850 full-color photographs and drawings enhance the text for today's visually sophisticated young readers. Entry words correlate with the vocabulary found in the curricula for the early primary grades. Hundreds of engaging feature notes show opposites, rhyming words, and related words. The front matter includes a guide to using the dictionary that is useful for students, parents, and teachers alike. An instructive Phonics and Spelling Guide is included in the back-matter section to develop solid reading and writing skills. This copyright update features new images and example sentences, as well as a number of entirely new words such as buzz, lump, and numb. Subjects
American Heritage® Picture Dictionary
$16.95
Created in collaboration with educational consultants, this delightful book introduces beginning readers to the idea of alphabetical order and prepares them for higher-level dictionaries. Its vivid illustrations and simple example sentences help explain the meanings of over 900 of the words children encounter most often in their reading and in daily life.
American Heritage® Student Thesaurus
$18.95
More than 70,000 synonyms and 6,000 main entries. Clear example sentences for every entry. Tips for Writers section helps students to make good writing even better. 384 pages. Hardcover.
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary
$27.95
The Eleventh Edition of America's Best-Selling Dictionary defines the current, active vocabulary of American English. More than 225,000 definitions and over 42,000 usage examples. Special sections include A Handbook of Style, Foreign Words and Phrases, and Biographical Names and Geographical Names. Includes an electronic version of the dictionary and free one-year online subscription. Hardcover, thumb-notched. 1,664 pages.
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary and Thesaurus
$8.99
Nearly 60,000 dictionary entries. More than 13,500 thesaurus entries including extensive synonym and antonym lists. Dictionary and thesaurus entries combined alphabetically. Clear and concise word guidance including abundant example phrases. Paperback. 1,260 pages.
Merriam-Webster's Elementary Dictionary
$19.95
An updated edition of the essential dictionary for children grades 3-5, ages 8-11.
- Over 36,000 entries with 200 new words & senses (many from technology & life sciences)
- Definitions are enriched with nearly 1,300 quotes from classic and contemporary children's literature–many from text exemplars listed in the Common Core Standards
- 250 word history paragraphs and over 120 synonym paragraphs
- More than 900 vibrant, colorful illustrations, photographs, and diagrams
- Other 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
- Perfect resource for school or home
Merriam-Webster's First Dictionary
$16.95
This reference for young readers introduces almost 3,000 words using 1,000 entries with hundreds of captivating illustrations by Ruth Heller. Teaches basic dictionary skills: alphabetization, spelling, parts of speech, letter sounds, use of synonyms and antonyms, word histories, homographs and homophones. Hardcover. 448 pages.
Merriam-Webster's Illustrated Spanish-English Student Dictionary
$21.95
This durable, bidirectional dictionary (English to Spanish and Spanish to English) is a resource especially for students learning Spanish or English. More than 50,000 translations include variants, inflected forms, common phrases, synonyms, and definitions. An appendix with detailed pronunciation guides to the English words, includes IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) and helps English learners speak the language. Special sections include the conjugation of regular and irregular Spanish verbs. 1,000 detailed drawings illustrate more than 10,000 additional terms and phrases that identify parts of the object in both English and Spanish. Flexi paperback. 496 pages.
Merriam-Webster's Intermediate Dictionary
$19.95
Revised and updated edition written for students in grades 6–8, ages 11–14. Features 70,000 entries. 200 new words across a variety of fields including technology, social media, science, health and popular culture. More than 22,000 usage examples and 1,000 illustrations clarify and expand understanding. Abundant word history and synonym paragraphs. 1,024 pages.
Merriam-Webster's Intermediate Thesaurus
$18.95
Vocabulary includes areas in social media, technology, and entertainment. More than 150,000 word choices include synonyms, antonyms, related words, and idiomatic phrases. Brief definitions of shared meanings and a usage example for every synonym that today's students will find relatable. Hardcover. 896 pages.