Compton's Dictionary by Merriam-Webster Author:Merriam-Webster Compton's Dictionary by Merriam-Webster is prepared especially for elementary and secondary students. It is intended for use primarily by students in junior high schools and middle schools. The range of vocabulary covered is suited to to the needs of older students, but the definitions have been written in everyday language that young students w... more »ill find clear. Compton's Dictionary by Merriam-Webster will give you all the information you would expect to have about how words are spelled, how they are pronounced, and what they mean; moreover it also has a number of features found in more advanced dictionaries. With over 65,000 entries, 1,000 detailed illustrations, 300 word history paragraphs, 170 synonym paragraphs, Compton's Dictionary by Merriam-Webster will make a sound addition to your reference library. Compton's Dictionary also includes 11 special sections: -Abbreviations and Symbols for Chemical Elements
-Biographical, Biblical, and Mythological Names
-Geographical Names
-Signs and Symbols
-Common English Given Names
-Foreign Words and Phrases
-A Handbook of Style
-Documentation of Sources
-Forms of Address
-United States Facts
-Population of Places in the United States
PLUS Abundant Usage Examples. Compton's Dictionary by Merriam-Webster can become a very valuable book to you, helping you with your studies and answering many of your questions about the words of English. It makes an excellent companion to your Compton's Encyclopedia.« less