An Essential Middle School Resource
"Provides definitions, pronunciations, etymologies, part of speech designation, and other appropriate information. Intended for use by students in grades six to eight"--
Poems for Bedtime
Eve Merriam's collection features a selection of tender bedtime poems that resonate with warmth and comfort. Each piece is designed to soothe and engage the hearts of readers, making it a perfect companion for nighttime routines. The timeless quality of the verses invites both children and adults to explore the gentle themes of love, dreams, and the beauty of the night.
"Merriam-Webster's Intermediate Thesaurus is geared towards students grades 5-8, ages 10-14. This reference contains over 150,000 word choices across 19,000 main entries, which feature definitions, usage examples, synonym lists, related word lists, near-antonym lists, and antonym lists"--
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.
This beginner's dictionary introduces young readers, grades K-2, ages 5-7, to 3,000 words using 1,000 entries and hundreds of captivating illustrations by beloved children's illustrator, Ruth Heller. The book teaches basic dictionary skills, and provided jokes, riddles, and poems to make learning fun. Fairy tales, myths, and nursey rhymes are referenced. Copyright 2021.- This First Dictionary begins a student's love of language, with the introduction of 3,000 words.- Hundreds of Illustrations by beloved children's artist, Ruth Heller, captivates students to enjoy learning.- 5-7 Years.- English.- Laminated Hardcover for long lasting use.- 448 Pages.- Full of jokes, riddles, poems, and fun facts to make browsing fun.- References to popular stories, fairy tales, myths, and nursery rhymes spark imagination and encourage language exploration.- 2021 Copyright offers the most up-to-date first dictionary on the market.- Sold as 1 Each.
This newly revised dictionary provides the guideposts that children in elementary school need to build vocabulary, comprehend spelling, and navigate the English language. Children will discover the meanings and uses of more than 36,000 words and phrases. Abundant usage sentences and phrases clarify different meanings of the word. Hundreds of illustrations, photographs and diagrams supplement definitions. Word root paragraphs, word histories, and synonym paragraphs help build vocabulary and improve spelling. Pronunciation paragraphs at the beginning of each letter. Special sections include Signs and Symbols; Confused and Misused and Misspelled words, guide to punctuation and Capitals and Italics.
Offers word-for-word equivalents for each term in Spanish and English. Designed especially for Spanish speakers preparing for standardized tests in English. 50,000 bidirectional, bilingual entries (English to Spanish and Spanish to English) cover core vocabulary
Learn the difference between a plant and a mushroom, peek inside a tropical cyclone, or see all the parts of a castle with this engaging vocabulary-building tool for middle school students.Designed for kids grades 5–8, ages 10–14, this indispensable visual dictionary incorporates more than 12,000 terms into over 2,000 highly detailed, full-color illustrations, organized by subject. The book is divided into 10 chapters and covers 350 topics from a wide variety of fields astronomy, clothing, music, food and kitchen, transportation, weather, sports and games, and travel.An essential reference tool for any curious kid or student new to English. Perfect for home and school.
A dictionary written especially for grades 9-11, ages 14 and up. Features more than 100,000 definitions and 28,000 usage examples. New vocabulary includes haptics, farro, cybercrime, off-grid, and paywall. More than 500 synonym paragraphs, 200 word history paragraphs that clarify meaning, and nearly 1,000 illustrations. Special sections include biographical names, geographical names, and signs and symbols. An excellent resource for college test prep.
More than 36,000 entries with new words and senses from technology & 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 250 word history paragraphs, 120 synonym paragraphs, pronunciation paragraphs for every letter, and over 900 colorful illustrations, photographs, and diagrams. Greek and 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.