Webster’s New Explorer Student Dictionary Created in Cooperation with the Editors of Merriam-Webster
Suggested Retail: $12.98
ISBN-10: 1-892859-95-5
ISBN-13: 978-1-892859-95-2
Pages: 736
Format: 7 ¼ x 9 ¼ Hardcover
Illustrations: 400
Carton Quantity: 10
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Colorful and Kid-friendly

Webster’s New Explorer Student Dictionary has been created for today’s elementary student. Definitions are written in clear, easy-to-understand language for children ages 8 and up. Revised and updated in 2005, this value-priced hardcover has many special features, including highlighted Synonym boxes, which teach the subtle differences between words with similar meanings, and Word History boxes which tell fascinating stories of how words come into the English language. Examples of words used in context and abundant illustrations help students learn new words. A playful 2-color design and many special sections make this dictionary ideal for use in the classroom and at home.

Features of this Book

  • 40,000 definitions of words kids use today
  • 375 highlighted Synonym and Word History paragraphs
  • 10,000 sample phrases and sentences
  • 400 detailed illustrations, over 150 of which are new
  • Special Homework Help sections include:
    • Place Names and Capitals
    • Biographical Names
    • Basic English Grammar
    • Important Events in American History
    • Presidents of the US
    • Vice Presidents of the US
    • Math Refresher
    • Abbreviations

About the Author

Merriam-Webster, Incorporated is America’s oldest and most respected publisher of dictionaries and other language reference products. Our staff of full-time lexicographers is the largest in the country and our database of more than 16.5 million examples of words used in context is the most extensive in the world. With more than 170 years of accumulated knowledge and expertise this distinguished company represents a tradition that dates back to Noah Webster.

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