Synopses & Reviews
Ages 11-16, Grades 6-10 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. New to this updated edition is a list of tips on how to use the thesaurus to write more effectively.
Synopsis
A refreshed version of the award-winning thesaurus for students in grades 6-10, providing burgeoning writers with 70,000 synonyms shown in contexts students can relate to, as well as clear sample sentences showing typical usage.
Synopsis
This volume contains 800 main entries, with a group of two to five synonyms for each entry. An example sentence for each synonym shows how the word is distinct from the others in the group. Illustrations are used to further demonstrate subtle differences between related words. An index lists all 3,500 words discussed in the book. and#8220;Children will find this an attractive, accessible introduction to thesaurus use.and#8221;--
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The Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries and of other reference titles published by Houghton Mifflin Company are trained lexicographers with a varied array of interests and expertise. Most of the editors hold graduate degrees and have studied at least one foreign language. Several have degrees in linguistics or in the history of the English language. Others have degrees in science or sometimes other disciplines. All the editors familiarize themselves with the vocabulary in specific subject areas, collect materials on new developments and usage, and work in association with consultants to ensure that the content of our publications is as accurate and as up-to-date as possible.