Middle School

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Merriam-Webster's Intermediate Dictionary (Hardcover)

For Grades 6–8, ages 11–14

An update of the best-selling dictionary written especially for middle school students
A great study aid for students building vocabulary and engaging with more complex text as they prepare for high school
Discover the meanings of over 67,000 words and phrases
250 newly added words and senses across a variety of fields include chatbot, cryptocurrency, escape room, greenwash, Juneteenth, metaverse, sus, yeet, and zedonk

ISBN	978-0-87779-367-0
Binding	Laminated Hardcover
Pages	1,024
List Price	$21.95
Copyright	© 2024

Merriam-Webster's Dictionary and Thesaurus (Paperback)

Two essential language references integrated into one volume designed for grades 7 & up.

Nearly 60,000 dictionary entries with than 13,600 thesaurus entries including extensive synonym and antonym lists
Nearly 600 new thesaurus entries added to cover new vocabulary
Clear and concise word guidance including abundant example phrases

ISBN	978-0-87779-293-2
Binding	Mass-Market Paperback (not shown)
Pages	1,260
List Price	$9.99
Copyright	© 2020

ISBN	978-0-87779-742-5
Binding	Trade Paperback
Pages	992
List Price	$16.95
Copyright	© 2020

ISBN	978-0-87779-352-6
Binding	Hardcover (not shown)
Pages	992
List Price	$21.95
Copyright	© 2020

Five Stars! Love this dictionary! Has the thesaurus words right under the definition. Easy to use great for students or otherwise.

— Angie L. Carlson

Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Basic English

All new edition of a dictionary designed for people with limited English language skills. Great for ESL students.

More than 36,000 entries
Concise, easy-to-understand definitions
Nearly 20,000 usage examples with over 400 detailed line drawings
Includes word history and synonym paragraphs
Special sections including Signs and Symbols; Confused, Misused, and Misspelled Words; English Grammar; and Weights and Measures

ISBN	978-0-87779-731-9
Binding	Trade paperback
Pages	800
List Price	$12.95
Copyright	2009

The Perfect Companion to Merriam-Webster’s Dictionaries

Merriam-Webster's Intermediate Thesaurus (Hardcover)

A new edition of the essential thesaurus for students grades 5-8, ages 10-14. Written especially for middle schoolers, this thesaurus is a perfect resource for any kid who loves to read and write. With over 150,000 word choices, Merriam-Webster’s Intermediate Thesaurus is a great tool for building vocabulary, fostering communication skills, and helping with homework.

19,000 main entries with statements describing the meaning shared by the synonyms provided
Nearly 28,000 synonyms; over 71,000 related words; over 8,000 antonyms; and over 30,000 near antonyms provided
Many entries contain multiple senses, each with a definition and usage example
Over 32,000 usage examples
Newly added vocabulary that pays particular attention to this age group in the areas of social media, technology, and entertainment

ISBN	978-0-87779-678-7
Binding	Laminated Hardcover
Pages	944
List Price	$19.95
Copyright	© 2023