This attractive, affordable reference set includes a dictionary, a thesaurus and a vocabulary builder. Based on Merriam-Webster’s collegiate version, the dictionary includes 75,000 easy-to-understand definitions, more than 5,000 usage examples, up-to-date definitions of new words and terms, plus special sections on signs, symbols, foreign words and nations of the world. The best-selling thesaurus includes more than 150,000 word choices with cross-references to alternative entries, related words and antonyms. The vocabulary builder focuses on Latin and Greek roots and includes a variety of quizzes to help students prepare for standardized tests. Set measures 7"H x 4-1/4"W x 4-1/4"D overall. Grades 3 and up. Softcover. 2,269 pp. ISBN 0-87779-896-6 Most current edition will be shipped