Merriam-Webster's Elementary Dictionary

Merriam-Webster's Elementary Dictionary
Price: $18.95

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
  • Format: Laminated hardcover
  • Size: 848 pages; 8 1/4" x 10 1/4"
  • ISBN: 978-0-87779-676-3

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