Author: Jean-Claude Corbeil
Publisher: Merriam-Webster
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 968
Book Description
Incorporates more than 20,000 words and their definitions, and 6,000 full-color illustrations, plus seventeen chapters on a wide variety of subjects.
Merriam-Webster's Visual Dictionary
Author: Jean-Claude Corbeil
Publisher: Merriam-Webster
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 968
Book Description
Incorporates more than 20,000 words and their definitions, and 6,000 full-color illustrations, plus seventeen chapters on a wide variety of subjects.
Publisher: Merriam-Webster
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 968
Book Description
Incorporates more than 20,000 words and their definitions, and 6,000 full-color illustrations, plus seventeen chapters on a wide variety of subjects.
Merriam-Webster's Compact Visual Dictionary
Author: Jean-Claude Corbeil
Publisher: Merriam-Webster Incorporated
ISBN: 9780877792901
Category : Picture dictionaries, English
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
New title! A portable visual inventory of today's world incorporating dictionary-scale definitions. 2,600 highly detailed illustrations (many in full color) are enhanced by 9,500 clear and concise definitions prepared in cooperation with Merriam-Webster lexicographers. Chapters and corresponding themes include: universe and earth; house and do-it-yourself; sports and games; and much more! Ideal for teachers, parents, translators, and students.
Publisher: Merriam-Webster Incorporated
ISBN: 9780877792901
Category : Picture dictionaries, English
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
New title! A portable visual inventory of today's world incorporating dictionary-scale definitions. 2,600 highly detailed illustrations (many in full color) are enhanced by 9,500 clear and concise definitions prepared in cooperation with Merriam-Webster lexicographers. Chapters and corresponding themes include: universe and earth; house and do-it-yourself; sports and games; and much more! Ideal for teachers, parents, translators, and students.
Merriam-Webster's Intermediate Visual Dictionary
Author: Merriam-Webster
Publisher: Merriam-Webster
ISBN: 9780877793816
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Learn the difference between a plant and a mushroom, peed inside a tropical cyclone, or see all of the parts of a castle with this indispensable new reference. This visual dictionary incorporates more than 12,000 terms using 2,000 highly detailed, full-color illustrations.
Publisher: Merriam-Webster
ISBN: 9780877793816
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Learn the difference between a plant and a mushroom, peed inside a tropical cyclone, or see all of the parts of a castle with this indispensable new reference. This visual dictionary incorporates more than 12,000 terms using 2,000 highly detailed, full-color illustrations.
Pictorial Webster's
Author: John M. Carrera
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452100837
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
Featuring over 1,500 engravings that originally graced the pages of Webster's dictionaries in the 19th century, this volume is an irresistible treasure trove for art lovers, designers, and anyone with an interest in visual history. Meticulously cleaned and restored by fine-press bookmaker Johnny Carrera, the engravings in Pictorial Webster's have been compiled into an alluring and unusual visual reference guide for the modern day. Images range from the entirely mysterious to the classically iconic. From Acorns to Zebras, Bell Jars to Velocipedes, these alphabetically arranged archetypes and curiosities create enigmatic juxtapositions and illustrate the items deemed important to the Victorian mind. Sure to inspire and delight, Pictorial Webster's is at once a fascinating historical record and a stunning jewel of a book.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452100837
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
Featuring over 1,500 engravings that originally graced the pages of Webster's dictionaries in the 19th century, this volume is an irresistible treasure trove for art lovers, designers, and anyone with an interest in visual history. Meticulously cleaned and restored by fine-press bookmaker Johnny Carrera, the engravings in Pictorial Webster's have been compiled into an alluring and unusual visual reference guide for the modern day. Images range from the entirely mysterious to the classically iconic. From Acorns to Zebras, Bell Jars to Velocipedes, these alphabetically arranged archetypes and curiosities create enigmatic juxtapositions and illustrate the items deemed important to the Victorian mind. Sure to inspire and delight, Pictorial Webster's is at once a fascinating historical record and a stunning jewel of a book.
Merriam-Webster Children's Dictionary, New Edition
Author: DK
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1465488820
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A world of information awaits in this engaging illustrated dictionary for kids! Featuring over 35,000 entries and more than 3,000 full-color photographs and illustrations, this children’s dictionary makes learning new words fun! Created by the renowned language experts at Merriam-Webster, this English dictionary for kids ages 7-9 includes: • Reference section with continent maps and information, world flags, U.S. state information and flags, and a full list of U.S. presidents and vice-presidents • Synonym and Word History boxes that highlight particular characteristics and meanings of words • Maps that include new countries, borders and cities • Clear definitions written for young readers are combined with full-color images, enhancing the learning experience Featuring a fresh design with color-coded page borders for each letter of the alphabet, and modern photographs and illustrations that give a lively, accessible look at the entries, this junior dictionary is the ultimate school project companion! Each entry is fully explained with its definition, usage, examples, and notes on spelling and punctuation. Word senses have been refreshed to reflect modern usage, and maps and country statistics have been updated to include new countries, cities, borders and flags. Whether at home or in school, Merriam-Webster Children's Dictionary is an indispensable reference resource for children to have on hand as they work through school assignments and learn important research skills.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1465488820
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A world of information awaits in this engaging illustrated dictionary for kids! Featuring over 35,000 entries and more than 3,000 full-color photographs and illustrations, this children’s dictionary makes learning new words fun! Created by the renowned language experts at Merriam-Webster, this English dictionary for kids ages 7-9 includes: • Reference section with continent maps and information, world flags, U.S. state information and flags, and a full list of U.S. presidents and vice-presidents • Synonym and Word History boxes that highlight particular characteristics and meanings of words • Maps that include new countries, borders and cities • Clear definitions written for young readers are combined with full-color images, enhancing the learning experience Featuring a fresh design with color-coded page borders for each letter of the alphabet, and modern photographs and illustrations that give a lively, accessible look at the entries, this junior dictionary is the ultimate school project companion! Each entry is fully explained with its definition, usage, examples, and notes on spelling and punctuation. Word senses have been refreshed to reflect modern usage, and maps and country statistics have been updated to include new countries, cities, borders and flags. Whether at home or in school, Merriam-Webster Children's Dictionary is an indispensable reference resource for children to have on hand as they work through school assignments and learn important research skills.
Ultimate Visual Dictionary
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Picture dictionaries, English
Languages : en
Pages : 640
Book Description
Color photographs and detailed text describe more than 50,000 terms and 270 major entries on everything from the prehistoric earth and the sciences to sports, art, and music.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Picture dictionaries, English
Languages : en
Pages : 640
Book Description
Color photographs and detailed text describe more than 50,000 terms and 270 major entries on everything from the prehistoric earth and the sciences to sports, art, and music.
Merriam-Webster's Concise Dictionary of English Usage
Author: Merriam-Webster, Inc
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 820
Book Description
A handy guide to problems of confused or disputed usage based on the critically acclaimed Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage. Over 2,000 entries explain the background and basis of usage controversies and offer expert advice and recommendations.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 820
Book Description
A handy guide to problems of confused or disputed usage based on the critically acclaimed Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage. Over 2,000 entries explain the background and basis of usage controversies and offer expert advice and recommendations.
Webster's Elementary Dictionary
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 634
Book Description
A dictionary for fourth, fifth, and sixth graders giving definition, part of speech, and pronunciation guide for over 18,000 words.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 634
Book Description
A dictionary for fourth, fifth, and sixth graders giving definition, part of speech, and pronunciation guide for over 18,000 words.
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Author: Merriam-Webster
Publisher: Merriam-Webster
ISBN: 9780877790952
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
New edition! A handy, reliable, and authoritative dictionary of words most frequently used in Englis. More than 75,000 definitions, 2,000 new word entries, and more than 150 illustrations. Expanded special features include a Handbook of Style, Basic English Grammar, Irregular English Verbs and a Guid eto Common Verb Collocations (both essential for ESL), and a new Overview of the Internet.
Publisher: Merriam-Webster
ISBN: 9780877790952
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
New edition! A handy, reliable, and authoritative dictionary of words most frequently used in Englis. More than 75,000 definitions, 2,000 new word entries, and more than 150 illustrations. Expanded special features include a Handbook of Style, Basic English Grammar, Irregular English Verbs and a Guid eto Common Verb Collocations (both essential for ESL), and a new Overview of the Internet.
Britannica Visual Dictionary
Author: Jean-Claude Corbeil
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781593394325
Category : Children's encyclopedias and dictionaries, English
Languages : en
Pages : 958
Book Description
Every page will both catch the eye and enrich the mind with the new Britannica Visual Dictionary.Discover a visual world of information of immense scope and depth. See the component parts of an aeroplane, go inside the human body, explore the solar system and understand a variety of different sports and games. Introducing a new dimension to illustrated reference books, the Britannica Visual Dictionary uses a unique combination of comprehensive images and detailed definitions to explain even the most complex of words in rich detail. The result is an indispensable visual reference that goes beyond object-identification to answer questions about function, significance and purpose. The first visual dictionary to incorporate real dictionary definitions, the Britannica Visual Dictionary incorporates more than 20,000 words and their definitions into 6,000 full-colour illustrations covering a wide variety of objects from all aspects of life. Each clear and precise definition has been prepared in cooperation with Merriam-Webster? lexicographers. The Britannica Visual Dictionary is ideal for teachers, parents, translators, and students of all skill levels including learners of English as a second language. Unlike conventional dictionaries with A to Z listings, the Britannica Visual Dictionary is organised by subject area. Full colour pictorial images are grouped into 17 chapters outlining subjects from astronomy to sports, with more complex subjects divided into 94 individual themes. Search ideas to quickly locate words, or consult pictures to read clear, up-to-date definitions. View thousands of highly realistic illustrations and detailed diagrams created by skilled graphic artists. ? More than 20,000 terms indexed for easy reference ? 6,000 full-colour illustrations ? Provides visual answers to children's endless questions ? Ideal resource for inquisitive children who enjoy knowing how things work and the names for them ? Useful reference tool to help with homework and projects ? High-quality illustrations keep children engaged ? Thematically arranged around all aspects of modern life
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781593394325
Category : Children's encyclopedias and dictionaries, English
Languages : en
Pages : 958
Book Description
Every page will both catch the eye and enrich the mind with the new Britannica Visual Dictionary.Discover a visual world of information of immense scope and depth. See the component parts of an aeroplane, go inside the human body, explore the solar system and understand a variety of different sports and games. Introducing a new dimension to illustrated reference books, the Britannica Visual Dictionary uses a unique combination of comprehensive images and detailed definitions to explain even the most complex of words in rich detail. The result is an indispensable visual reference that goes beyond object-identification to answer questions about function, significance and purpose. The first visual dictionary to incorporate real dictionary definitions, the Britannica Visual Dictionary incorporates more than 20,000 words and their definitions into 6,000 full-colour illustrations covering a wide variety of objects from all aspects of life. Each clear and precise definition has been prepared in cooperation with Merriam-Webster? lexicographers. The Britannica Visual Dictionary is ideal for teachers, parents, translators, and students of all skill levels including learners of English as a second language. Unlike conventional dictionaries with A to Z listings, the Britannica Visual Dictionary is organised by subject area. Full colour pictorial images are grouped into 17 chapters outlining subjects from astronomy to sports, with more complex subjects divided into 94 individual themes. Search ideas to quickly locate words, or consult pictures to read clear, up-to-date definitions. View thousands of highly realistic illustrations and detailed diagrams created by skilled graphic artists. ? More than 20,000 terms indexed for easy reference ? 6,000 full-colour illustrations ? Provides visual answers to children's endless questions ? Ideal resource for inquisitive children who enjoy knowing how things work and the names for them ? Useful reference tool to help with homework and projects ? High-quality illustrations keep children engaged ? Thematically arranged around all aspects of modern life