• 6,000 main entries and 70,000 synonyms in all--MORE THAN ANY competing thesaurus
• Strict alphabetical listing is easy to use--no confusing index or themed grouping
• Includes both core vocabulary and advanced terms to increase students word skills
• Word Group features list related vocabulary for words with no true synonyms
• Parts of Speech table explains parts of speech and how they are used in the thesaurus
• Includes a handy page of tips explaining how to use the thesaurus most effectively
• Current edition is a Parents' Choice Award Winner 2009
A refreshed version of the award-winning thesaurus for students in grades 7-10, providing burgeoning writers with 70,000 synonyms shown in contexts students can relate to, as well as clear sample sentences showing typical usage.
• Strict alphabetical listing is easy to use--no confusing index or themed grouping
• Includes both core vocabulary and advanced terms to increase students word skills
• Word Group features list related vocabulary for words with no true synonyms
• Parts of Speech table explains parts of speech and how they are used in the thesaurus
• Includes a handy page of tips explaining how to use the thesaurus most effectively
• Current edition is a Parents' Choice Award Winner 2009
A refreshed version of the award-winning thesaurus for students in grades 7-10, providing burgeoning writers with 70,000 synonyms shown in contexts students can relate to, as well as clear sample sentences showing typical usage.
Ages 12-16, Grades 7-10
Ideal for writers in middle school and high school, this popular thesaurus contains 6,000 main entries and more than 70,000 synonyms-more than any other thesaurus at this level. Each entry includes a clear sample sentence for each of the word's different senses, along with a list of synonyms arranged according to how closely they match that sense of the word. Extra features in this updated edition include a table explaining the parts of speech and a useful list of tips on how to use the thesaurus most effectively.