An essential dictionary for children grades 3-5, ages 8-11. More than 36,000 entries with new words and senses from technology and life sciences, such as alternative energy, friend, and STEM. Definitions are enriched with nearly 1,300 quotes from classic and contemporary children's literature. Includes more than 900 vibrant, colorful illustrations, photographs, and diagrams. Other features include 250 word history paragraphs, 120 synonym paragraphs, and pronunciation paragraphs for every letter. Greek & Latin word root paragraphs and kid-friendly usage hints spark imagination and describe different shades of meanings. A great study aid for students building vocabulary. Perfect resource for school or home.

• Grows students' vocabulary & reading skills, newly updated with new words
• Features 36,000 updated entries, uses 1,300 quotes from children's literature
• A great study aid for students building vocabulary
• Kid-friendly usage hints spark imagination and describe different shades of meanings
• Perfect resource for school or home

A colorful, engaging world atlas for students in grades 5-8. 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. Format: Trade paperback. Size: 132 pages; 8 1/2 X 10 7/8.

• Shows full-color maps, photographs, charts and graphs
• Special maps on continental drift, ocean floors, climate, & population
• Introduces map reading skills and key geography concepts
• For students in grades 5-8

Developed by professional editors and educational consultants especially for preschoolers and children in the first years of school, the award-winning Picture Dictionary is a compilation of 900 of the words most commonly featured in elementary school reading programs and used every day by children in speech and writing. Entries are arranged alphabetically, introducing the concept that words in a dictionary are arranged in a sequence, and are illustrated with lively full-color drawings by distinguished children's illustrator Maggie Swanson. The same families and pets recur in the pictures, presenting children with a familiar cast of characters, engaging their attention. Playful example sentences show standard usage and encourage reading. The A-to-Z list is complemented by nine thematic illustrations at the back of the book that feature related vocabulary grouped in settings such as a classroom, a supermarket, and a zoo. Front matter includes an informative note to teachers and parents and guides them in using the book to best meet the needs of young readers.

This book not only features a new cover, updated to match the line look of the other American Heritage® juvenile dictionaries, but it is for the first time presented in paperback, to match the new edition of the American Heritage® First Dictionary.

• 900 entries in A-to-Z list
• Each entry features its own colorful, engaging illustration that brings the word to life
• Now in paperback
• Grades P-K / Ages 4-6

A brand new edition of our superb dictionary for children in grades 3-6 (ages 8-12), with age-appropriate vocabulary, easy-to-understand definitions, lively example sentences, and delightful color images.

The American Heritage® Children's Dictionary has been completely revised, updated, and redesigned for a brand-new edition, ensuring that this title remains fresh and current while providing the visual appeal needed to captivate young readers. For this brand-new edition, every definition has been reviewed, and hundreds of new senses and new words and definitions—ranging from android to vegan—have been added. This edition includes a brand-new feature, Writers Choose Their Words. Nearly 100 new note boxes throughout the A-Z text highlight quotations selected from popular and classic young adult and children's literature and show key vocabulary words in context. With entries written in easy-to-understand language, an abundance of example sentences that provide greater context, and stunning full-color illustrations, this engaging reference brings words to life and enhances the child's learning experience.

• Over 25,000 entries are defined in age-appropriate, contemporary language with more than 16,000 example sentences
• More than 2,000 new words and senses that cover the complete range of subjects
• Over 1,500 full-color photographs and drawings
• Grades 3-6 / Ages 8-12

A newly jacketed, eminently useful thesaurus for students in grades 6-10, providing burgeoning writers with 70,000 synonyms shown in contexts students can relate to.

The American Heritage® Student Thesaurus is especially designed to improve the reading and writing skills of students in middle school and early high school. The book offers 6,000 main entries and over 70,000 synonyms—more than any other thesaurus at this level—as well as a table explaining the parts of speech. Each main entry includes a clear sample sentence showing typical usage. Synonyms are listed in the order of how well they fit the meaning illustrated in the sample sentence, encouraging students to think about word choice as an active process rather than a rote procedure. Word Group features for words with no actual synonyms (such as boat or hat) provide conceptually related terms (such as ship or cap). Additionally, many entries contain lists of antonyms to help build vocabulary. This book has been updated with a new jacket to match the line look for The American Heritage® Student Dictionary.

• More than 70,000 synonyms
• 6,000 main entries with clear example sentences
• New Tips for Writers section helps students make good writing even better
• Grades 6-10
• Hardcover
• 384 pages

A concise yet comprehensive guide packed with information about the words most commonly used in speech and writing. Features more than 40,000 entries with clear definitions and variant spellings. Includes 416 pages. Measures 2.5 x 5.375. Flexi paperback binding.

• The perfect dictionary for quick, on-the-go language reference
• 40,000 entries
• Clear, concise definitions
• Pronunciations and variant spellings
• Brief guide to punctuation

A colorful, engaging world atlas for students in grades 5-8. 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. Format: Trade paperback. Size: 132 pages; 8 1/2 X 10 7/8. Sold as a pack of 2 atlases.

• Shows full-color maps, photographs, charts and graphs
• Special maps on continental drift, ocean floors, climate, & population
• Introduces map reading skills and key geography concepts
• For students in grades 5-8
• Pack of 2 identical atlases

Newly revised dictionary for grades 3-5, ages 8-11, helps build vocabulary, comprehend spelling, while introducing children to 36,000 words. Abundant usage sentences help clarify meaning. Hundreds of illustrations supplement definitions. Word root paragraphs, word histories, and synonym paragraphs help build vocabulary. Special sections are offered on spelling, punctuation, capitals and signs and symbols.

• The book is full of illustrations, photographs, and diagrams to supplement definitions.
• Presents 36,000 words and phrases.
• Hundreds of example sentences clarify meaning.
• Word root paragraphs, word histories, and synonym paragraphs help build vocabulary.
• Pronunciation paragraphs explain each letters sound.

This fully integrated dictionary and thesaurus features dictionary entries with part of speech and word meanings as well as pronunciation and usage guidance. Thesaurus entries include synonym and antonym lists. Dictionary and thesaurus entries appear one beneath the other in contrasting colors. It is easier than ever to find the right words to express your ideas. Features of this Book: 70,000 clearly written dictionary definitions. 140,000 synonyms and antonyms. Dictionary and thesaurus features in each entry in contrasting colors. Canadian words and spellings.

• Fully integrated dictionary and thesaurus features dictionary entries with part of speech and word meanings as well as pronunciation and usage guidance
• 70,000 clearly written dictionary definitions
• Dictionary and thesaurus features in each entry in contrasting colors
• 140,000 synonyms and antonyms

The American Heritage® First Dictionary is written especially for 5-8 year olds. The meanings of more than 2,000 age-appropriate words are made clear in easy-to-read definitions and example sentences enhanced by 550 full-color photographs and drawings that appeal to today's visually sophisticated children.

This brand new edition has been entirely redesigned into a two column format. It's now paperback and has a larger trim size, making it lightweight yet still easy for young eyes to read. The entry words correlate with the vocabulary found in the curricula for the early primary grades, and this new edition has over 100 new words and senses, including creature, escape, parachute, and splash.

The book features hundreds of engaging feature notes that show synonyms, opposites, rhyming words, and related words. These notes have been color-coded based on category, a feature new to this edition. 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.

• More than 2,000 age appropriate entry words and hundreds of Feature Notes
• 850 photographs and illustrations
• Phonics and Spelling Guide for developing solid reading skills
• Grades K-2 / Ages 5-8