Webster S New Explorer Student S Quick Reference

Combines a dictionary, an atlas, and a survey of punctuation and grammar with lists of American and Canadian leaders, states and provinces, and historical highlights, and a math review.

Provides more than forty thousand definitions, sample phrases and sentences, a synonyms, and word histories.

This title identifies and describes hundreds of the most valuable references for smaller libraries. It covers books and electronic resources and each entry is coded for college, public and school libraries. It also furnishes bibliographic and ordering information, and is thoroughly indexed.

With the addition of more than 2,000 new words, this revised and updated edition reflects the way we use the English language today. Abundant examples of words used in context and 150 illustrations expand and clarify the meanings of words. A fresh, new page design makes it easy to use this book to meet the speaking and writing needs of the whole family at home, at school, or in the office. More than 75,000 concise, easy-to-understand definitions 100 new illustrations Over 5,000 usage examples Special sections include Geographical Names, Biographical Names, and a Handbook of Style.

More than 100,000 definitions with 1,000 illustrations. 28,000 examples of word usage. Extensive Geographical Names and Biographical Names sections.