Features over 36,000 entries with abundant usage sentences and phrases. Hundreds of illustrations, photos and diagrams supplement definitions. More than 220 word history paragraphs and 120 synonym paragraphs clarify meaning. Pronunciation paragraphs at the beginning of each letter explain all the sounds that letter can make. Special sections include geographical terms, signs and symbols, and a guide for writers. Grades 3–5. 9-1/4" x 7-1/2". 672 pp. Softcover. ISBN 978-0-87779-730-2. Most current edition will be shipped.