Reference books

A new sixth edition of the comprehensive book that millions of SCRABBLE players consider the only necessary resource for winning the game! More than 100,000 playable two-to eight-letter words including many newly added entries. Includes variant spellings...

Newly revised edition, 2020 copyright of two essential language references integrated into one handy volume. Offers 60,000 dictionary entries and 13,600 thesaurus entries including extensive synonym and antonym lists. Dictionary and thesaurus entries are...

This newly revised dictionary provides the guideposts that children in elementary school need to build vocabulary, improve reading ability, comprehend spelling, and better understand the world around them. Children will discover the meanings of over...

The Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Eleventh Edition, defines the current, active vocabulary of American English and is updated on an ongoing basis. This durable, laminated version features more than 225,000 definitions and over 42,000 usage...

The Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's English Dictionary is 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...

Designed to meet the standards of the National Association for the Visually Handicapped (NAVH). More than 35,000 entries. Clear definitions, spellings, and pronunciations. Includes a list of common abbreviations.Key Features : i : Large Print...

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...

Find the right word every time. This college level thesaurus covers 275,000 word choices, examples, and explanations with a concise definition for each lead word. Sample sentences are offered for each synonym to show how the word is used in context. A...

The Merriam-Webster's School Thesaurus is designed for students grades 9-11, ages 14 and up. More than 154,000 word choices. Includes synonyms, antonyms, related and contrasted words, and idiomatic phrases. Concise definitions and 37,000 usage examples...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms is a convenient guide to choosing words precisely. Clear explanations of the distinctions between synonyms. Example phrases included. Antonyms listed at most entries. Includes 448 pages. Measures 4...

The Merriam-Webster's Rhyming Dictionary, Second Edition, features convenient listing of words arranged alphabetically by rhyming sounds and syllables. More than 70,000 rhyming words. Includes multi-word rhymes. Fully cross-referenced for ease of use...

The Merriam-Webster Thesaurus is an all-purpose thesaurus featuring more than 150,000 word choices including synonyms, antonyms, related words, and idiomatic phrases. Abundant usage examples. Alphabetically organized for ease of use. Brief definitions...

The Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Eleventh Edition, defines the current, active vocabulary of American English and is updated on an ongoing basis. This durable, laminated version features more than 225,000 definitions and over 42,000 usage...

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...

The authoritative High School dictionary written for students grades 9-11, ages 14 & up. A great study aid for students building vocabulary as they prepare for college-level reading. Features more than 100,000 definitions and 28,000 usage examples. New...