Synopses & Reviews
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 words 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.
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;--
School Library JournalSynopsis
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.
About the Author
Paul Hellweg has written eleven nonfiction books and is a poet and film producer. He has also taught at California State University, Northbridge.