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"Provides definitions, pronunciations, etymologies, part of speech designations, and other appropriate information. Intended for use by students in grades nine to eleven"--

Perfect for students studying Japanese, this newly updated bilingual dictionary features comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of essential current vocabulary. Communicate effectively in Japanese and American English Bilingual, bidirectional dictionary 26,000 entry words and phrases and 27,000 translations Clear, precise definitions deliver the words you need IPA pronunciations and abundant examples of words used in context guide correct usage Special sections include English Irregular Verbs, Japanese Romanization and Pronunciation, and numbers, days, and months in both languages. A perfect translation tool for teachers, travelers, and language learners of all skill levels. Developed in cooperation with Collins.

Perfect for students studying Arabic, this newly updated bilingual dictionary features comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of essential current vocabulary. Communicate effectively in Arabic and American English Bilingual, bidirectional dictionary 23,000 entry words and phrases and 24,000 translations Clear, precise definitions deliver the words you need IPA pronunciations and abundant examples of words used in context guide correct usage Special sections include English Irregular Verbs, English pronunciation symbols, and the Arabic alphabet A perfect translation tool for teachers, travelers, and language learners of all skill levels. Developed in cooperation with Collins.

Perfect for students studying Chinese, this newly updated bilingual dictionary features comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of essential current vocabulary. Communicate effectively in Chinese and American English Bilingual, bidirectional dictionary 19,000 entry words and phrases and 26,000 translations Clear, precise definitions deliver the words you need IPA pronunciations and abundant examples of words used in context guide correct usage Special sections include English Irregular Verbs, Guide to English Phonetics, and Radical Index A perfect translation tool for teachers, travelers, and language learners of all skill levels. Developed in cooperation with Collins.

Perfect for students studying German, this newly updated bilingual dictionary features comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of essential current vocabulary. Communicate effectively in German and American English Bilingual, bidirectional dictionary 39,000 entry words and phrases and 44,000 translations Clear, precise definitions deliver the words you need IPA pronunciations and abundant examples of words used in context guide correct usage Irregular English Verbs, Irregular German Verbs, and Regular German Noun Endings A perfect translation tool for teachers, travelers, and language learners of all skill levels. Developed in cooperation with Collins.

"The Merriam-Webster Thesaurus features more than 150,000 word choices, including synonyms, related words, antonyms, and near antonyms. Each main entry provides the meaning shared by the synonyms listed, and abundant usage examples show words used in context"--

A new edition of the essential thesaurus for students grades 5-8, ages 10-14. Written especially for middle schoolers, this thesaurus is a perfect resource for any kid who loves to read and write. With over 150,000 word choices, Merriam-Webster's Intermediate Thesaurus is a great tool for building vocabulary, fostering communication skills, and helping with homework. 19,000 main entries with statements describing the meaning shared by the synonyms provided. Nearly 28,000 synonyms; over 71,000 related words; over 8,000 antonyms; and over 30,000 near antonyms provided. Many entries contain multiple senses, each with a definition and usage example. Over 32,000 usage examples. Newly added vocabulary that pays particular attention to this age group in the areas of social media, technology, and entertainment.

Set off on mind-expanding word adventures with Merriam-Webster's compendium of 100 word-searches. Seek out animals, machines, dinosaurs, space objects, crystals, pets, and learn about our amazing language along the way!Can you spy the animals hiding in the rainforest word-search (sloth, toucan, tiger, monkey, anaconda)? Or uncover the gems shining out amongst the letters (ruby, sapphire, emerald, jade)? Maybe you can find the actions (wiggle, leap, fly, flop), detect the sounds (boom, hiss, buzz, hiccup), hit upon the "happy" words (joyful, glad, delighted, cheery), and spot the palindromes (pip, level, radar, noon). Threaded through the 100 word-searches are facts, definitions, and quizzes, and the pages are brimming with color.This inspiring book from the experts at Merriam-Webster will not only provide hours of fun, but will foster a love of language and build vocabulary to describe our astonishing world. Includes 100 word-searches on all the topics that kids love, from animals to machines, space to crystals, as well as playful puzzles that feature synonyms, onomatopoeia, and palindromes. 'Word whizz' word-searches introduce fun new words--once you find them, can you match them to their definition? Quizzes and fun facts are threaded all the way through (did you know that Tyrannosaurus rex means Lizard king?) Features full-color illustrations. Word puzzle books are a top selling category in the Activity book section.

"Ideal for Spanish speakers preparing for tests in English"--Back cover.

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One hundred fifty words and phrases for everyday objects and activities tell the story of a day in the life of a toddler. The pages also include images labeled with words to create "search-and-finds" for every scene. Repetition of words and phrases stimulates your child's learning.

"Merriam-Webster's Dictionary for Children is geared towards students ages 8-11. This two-color reference contains more than 36,000 entries as well as hundreds of black-and-white illustrations, photographs, and diagrams. The book includes paragraphs about word histories, word roots, and synonyms and guides to Confused, Misused, and Misspelled Words, Capitalization, and Punctuation"--

"Previously published as Merriam-Webster's primary dictionary."

New Title! For Grades 6-8, Ages 11-14. An essential vocabulary-building tool for middle school. This indispensable guide incorporates more than 12,000 terms into over 2,000 highly detailed, full-color illustrations, organized by subject, from all aspects of life. The book is divided into 10 chapters and covers 350 topices from a wide variety of fields including: astronomy, clothing, music, food and kitchen, transportation, sports and games, and travel. An essential reference tool for any visual learner, curious kid, or student new to English, this dictonary is perfect for home and school.

"A colorful, engaging world atlas for students in grades 5-8 updated to reflect recent global events. Abundant full-color maps, photographs, and easy-to-use charts and graphs. Features up-to-date statistics and global information. Thematic maps cover diverse topics such as continental drift, ocean floor, climate, natural resources, and population density. Special Map Skills section introduces key geography concepts. Ideal for home or classroom."--Provided by publisher.

Newly Revised & Updated! Designed to help advanced students master spoken and written English as it is actually used, this groundbreaking dictionary provides in-depth and up-to-date coverage of basic English vocabulary, grammar, and usage. Features more than 100,000 words and phrases defined with 3,000 core vocabulary words identified. New words added include eco-friendly, fracking, social media, and hashtag. Includes more than 160,000 usage examples, more than 22,000 idioms, verbal collocations, and commonly used phrases, and more than 1,000 original drawings--including 16 pages of full-color art. Abundant supplemental information includes 30 pages of grammar. Perfect for ESL, EFL, ELL, and TEFL study and instruction.

For grades 9-11, Ages 14 & up. Build vocabulary and discover the rich variety of the English language with the new edition of this high school thesaurus. Features more than 154,000 word choices. Includes synonyms, antonyms, related and contrasted woreds, and idiomatic phases. Concise definitions and 37,000 usage examples aid word selection. A perfect compaion to Merriam-Webster's School Dictionary.

Created especially for crossword puzzle lovers. Features large and easy-to-read typeface. More than 340,000 clues and answer words with over 20,000 new words. Organized alphabetically, by number of letters, and by common categories. New answer and clue words include freegan, goji, pho, and tweep. Comprehensive coverage of "crosswordese"--the words, people, and place-names most encountered by puzzlers.

New edition of a concise guide to the essential language of medicine. More than 39,000 entries with 1,000 new words and senses. Pronunciations provided for all entries. Covers the latest brand names and generic equivalents of common drugs. New words added include: chemo brain, diabesity, gastric banding, and sarcopenia.

Created especially for crossword puzzle lovers. Features more than 340,000 clues and answer words with over 20,000 new words. Organized alphabetically, by number of letters, and by common categories. New answer and clue words include freegan, goji, pho, and tweep. Comprehensive coverage of "crosswordese"--the words, people, and place-names most encountered by puzzlers.

A thesaurus that fits in the palm of your hand!- A compact compendium of synonyms, related words, and antonyms- More than 85,000 words- Find the right word whenever you need it

A convenient guide to today's medical language for everyone from patients to medical professionals who need to communicate in both English and Spanish. This bidirectional dictionary (Spanish to English and English to Spanish) includes more than 12,000 medical terms and phrases with clear, concise definitions. Entries include part-of-speech, Spanish noun gender, and abbreviations. Includes anatomical illustrations and tables with topics such as immunizations, allergens, and types of surgeries--in English and Spanish. Special sections include Spanish and English sounds and spelling; weights and measures; numbers, time, and temperature; and irregular Spanish verbs. Appendices include: phrases used when communicating between patient and doctor; phrases related to health insurance; symptoms of diseases and diagnostic tests; phrases used in medical emergencies; phrases used in specialties such as: eyes and ears, cardiopulmonary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, neurological, skin, the newborn, and urinary; special vocabulary for common diseases such as heart attack, diabetes, and cancer; types of medications; vocabulary for body positions and movements. Perfect for use at home, work, school, in the community, and in health-care settings.

This newly revised visual dictionary contains nearly 25,000 terms with dictionary-scale definitions; more than 8,000 highly detailed, full-color illustrations, organized by subject in specialized fields from all aspects of life; and nearly 25,000 up-to-date technical and everyday terms with clear, concise definitions edited by Merriam-Webster lexicographers.

For grades 5 & up! More than 22,500 words and concepts in Spanish and English. More than 8,000 highly detailed, full-color illustrations with more than 22,500 up-to-date technical and everyday terms in both English and Spanish are organized by subject in specialized fields from all aspects of life. Chapters and corresponding themes include a wide variety of fields: astronomy, the earth, human beings, the animal kingdom, plants and gardening, house and do-it-yourself, arts and architecture, clothing, science and energy, sports and games, and much more. A valuable vocabulary-building resource and language-teaching tool that is perfect for work, school, self-study, travel, or simply browsing.