Webster S Dictionary Thesaurus With Full Color World Atlas Third Edition

This bestselling title 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 vocabulary. The world atlas, created by the editors of Encyclopdia Britannica, is an invaluable aid to students in their studies of world events.

This volume is a dictionary and a thesaurus for secondary school students.

Dictionary contains over 100,000 definitions, thesaurus of over 150,000 synonyms and antonyms, a grammar guide, and full-color maps of the world.

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 vocabulary. The dictionary includes more than 20,000 words with definitions and part of speech and the thesaurus has 50,000 synonyms and antonyms.

The New International Webster's Dictionary, Thesaurus and Atlas draws upon a rich base of over 85,000 encyclopedic entries, with 750 illustrations including maps, charts and graphs. Thousands of illustrative quotations are included to help clarify word meanings; clear concise notes are made against troublesome or easily confused word roots and etymologies. Synonyms studies help differentiate words with similar meanings. Syllabication, capitalization, meaning and usage are fully explained. The result is a dictionary which assists all students in a complete understanding of the correct pronunciation, usage and origins of contemporary English.

A reference book that belongs on every desk--one of the handiest, best-organized, and most reliable thesauruses available, newly updated to reflect the American language of today.

When you need the right word, right away-turn to Webster's New World™ Thesaurus EASY...Organized alphabetically just like a dictionary, with no confusing number systems. ACCESSIBLE...Only common words are used in the main entry list -- never esoteric words that you would not think of looking for. COMPREHENSIVE...Brims with synonyms, antonyms, and phrases other word finders overlook -- so you're never at a loss for words. UP-TO-THE-MINUTE...Expanded and updated! Packed with additional listings and synonyms to reflect today's latest scientific, medical, and other technical terms. INDISPENSABLE...Featuring carefully selected antonyms -- this is a must-have reference tool that individualizes your writing and makes it come alive.