This updated edition features nearly 200 new entries added to the more than 30,000 words with clear, understandable definitions that invite readers to interact with the words and definitions. Features a pronunciation guide and boxes offering extra facts.

An illustrated dictionary, featuring selected word histories, synonym studies, lists of words with prefixes or suffixes, and spelling tips.

An illustrated dictionary for eight- to twelve-year-olds, with language notes, word histories, synonym boxes, and other features.

An illustrated thesaurus for young readers defines more than five hundred headwords and 2,500 synonyms, providing example sentences for each synonym and including an extensive cross-referencing index.

A dictionary that includes pronunciations, definitions, parts of speech, sample sentences, etymologies, synonyms, cross-references, and illustrations.

With an alphabetical listing of more than 15,000 words, useful rules, and an index of commonly misspelled words, this guide can help any student conquer the spelling dilemma. Illustrations.

New and Updated for 2009 and beyond!