Elementary Dictionary, Merriam-Webster's

This newly revised dictionary for young students covers the vocabulary needed today, including many new words from the fields of science and technology. More than 36,000 entry words with clear definitions are enriched with nearly 1,300 quotations from classic and contemporary children's literature. Hundreds of full-color illustrations, photographs, and diagrams will fascinate young readers and improve their understanding of concepts. Word history, word root, and synonym paragraphs help students expand their vocabulary.