Reading & Language Arts Reference Books

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...

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,...

The Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Basic English is designed for people with limited English language skills. Great for ESL students. More than 36,000 entries include inflected forms and variants. Concise, easy-to-use definitions. Nearly 20,000 usage...

A new edition (2019 copyright) in trade paperback size covering the core vocabulary of everyday life. 75,000 words are defined. New words include; gender identity, retweet, and troll. Over 8,000 usage examples aid understanding. Expanded special features...

Merriam-Webster's Pocket Thesaurus fits in the palm of your hand! More than 110,000 word choices include synonyms, antonyms, and related words. Find the right word whenever you need it. Includes 416 pages. Measures 2.5" x 5.375". Flexi paperback binding...

Students will be proud to have their very own books, and teachers will love watching their progress! My Own Books feature word lists, writing ideas and tips, plus plenty of space for students to build vocabulary, create stories and journal thoughts...

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...

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...

This new edition provides definitions, pronunciations and variant spellings for the words that make up the core of the English language. Special sections provide useful information for readers and writers. Includes 40,000 clear, concise definitions,...

This best-selling edition has been fully revised and expanded. The concise, clearly written definitions offered in the dictionary reflect the curricula for grades 3 through 6. The thesaurus provides synonyms, antonyms and related words that enrich...

The Merriam-Webster's Notebook Dictionary is a quick-reference, word resource conveniently designed for 3-ring binders. Especially for students grades 5 and up. 40,000 entries for widely used words. Concise, easy-to-understand definitions and...

Discover the ultimate language resource with this new edition of the fully integrated dictionary and thesaurus, designed to make finding the perfect word easier than ever. With over 68,000 clear and concise dictionary definitions and 130,000 synonyms and...

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...

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...

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...

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...