Publisher's Synopsis
This invaluable resource for students in grades 6–9 has been updated to reflect up-to-the-minute developments in all areas of vocabulary, from Internet technology to current events. Age-appropriate definitions are enhanced by simple etymologies and sample sentences showing words in context.
• More than 65,000 main entry words
• Coverage of important developments in technology and world affairs
• Hundreds of fascinating and informative feature notes
• Attractive full-color design with more than 2,000 photographs, drawings, and diagrams
• New table that lists entries with Usage and Synonym notes
• More than 65,000 main entry words
• Coverage of important developments in technology and world affairs
• Hundreds of fascinating and informative feature notes
• Attractive full-color design with more than 2,000 photographs, drawings, and diagrams
• New table that lists entries with Usage and Synonym notes
