Merriam-Webster's Elementary Dictionary

by Merriam-Webster (Editor)

Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

Specifically for young readers building their vocabulary, this dictionary is made with developing brains in mind. It comes with hundreds of photos and charts, making this more of a journey through language than a dictionary.

An essential dictionary for children grades 3–5, ages 8–11.

This dictionary for young students covers the vocabulary needed today, including many new words from the fields of science and technology, such as alternative energy, friend, and STEM. More than 36,000 entry words with clear definitions are enriched with nearly 1,300 quotations from classic and contemporary children’s literature.

Over 900 full-color illustrations, photographs, and diagrams will fascinate young readers and improve their understanding of concepts. Word history, word root, and synonym paragraphs help students build vocabulary and improve spelling skills.

This is a great resource for students building vocabulary; perfect for school or home.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780877797456
Publisher:	Merriam-Webster
Publication date:	01/01/2019
Edition description:	Revised and Updated Edition
Pages:	824
Sales rank:	41,832
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 10.10(h) x 1.40(d)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

For over 180 years, Merriam-Webster has been America's leading provider of language information. Each month, our award-winning websites, apps, and social media channels offer guidance to tens of millions of visitors. All Merriam-Webster products and services are backed by the largest team of professional dictionary editors and writers in America.