Especially for students ages 8-11

This newly revised dictionary for young students covers the vocabulary needed today, including many new words from the fields of science and technology. More than 36,000 entry words with clear definitions are enriched with nearly 1,300 quotations from classic and contemporary children's literature. Hundreds of full-color illustrations, photographs, and diagrams will fascinate young readers and improve their understanding of concepts. Word history, word root, and synonym paragraphs help students expand their vocabulary.

Contents

• Preface
• Key to Using Your Dictionary
• Using Your Dictionary
• Greek and Latin Roots in English
• Abbreviations Used in This Dictionary
• Pronunciation Symbols
• A Dictionary of the English Language
• Signs and Symbols
• A Guide for Writers
• Geographical Names
• Map of the United States
• Map of the World
• List of Books Quoted in This Dictionary
• Credits