Grades 2-5 Merriam-Webster's Elementary Dictionary (hard cover)

published by Merriam-Webster (2005)

Grades 2-5 Merriam-Websters Elementary Dictionary (hard cover)

ISBN: 9780877796756

Hard cover; 595 pages

#29-6620

$17.95
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Especially for students ages 8-11

This all-new edition of the essential dictionary for young students includes more than 36,000 entries with expanded definitions, usage examples, and nearly 1,300 quotes from classic and contemporary children's literature. Hundreds of new illustrations, photographs, and diagrams will both amuse young readers and improve their understanding of concepts. New features include pronunciation paragraphs for every letter, Greek and Latin word root paragraphs, and child-friendly usage hints in full sentences.

Contents

  • Preface
  • Key to Using Your Dictionary
  • Using Your Dictionary
  • Greek and Latin Roots in English
  • Abbreviations Used in This Dictionary
  • Pronunciation Symbols
  • A Dictionary of the English Language
  • Signs and Symbols
  • A Guide for Writers
  • Geographical Names
  • Map of the United States
  • Map of the World
  • List of Books Quoted in This Dictionary
  • Credits