The American Heritage Student Dictionary

<p>Specially designed for students in grades 6−9, <i>The American Heritage Student Dictionary</i> covers the words that students need to know. With more than 74,000 age-appropriate words and 32,000 example sentences showing words used in context, the dictionary brims with vocabulary reflecting recent cultural and scientific developments. Definitions are phrased in a way young people can readily understand. A full-color page design with vivid graphics provides a powerful platform for developing a more sophisticated vocabulary.</p> <b>Over 2,000 new words and senses</b> make this the most up-to-date dictionary for today's students.<br><b></b> <b>New entries</b> include such words as <i>exoplanet</i>, <i>golden goal</i>, <i>nanobot</i>, and <i>zipline</i> as well as new meanings such as <i>cloud</i> (computing) and <i>viral</i> (marketing) .<br><b></b> <b>Stunning contemporary design</b> showcases 2,000 full-color photographs, illustrations, and diagrams that support the definitions.<br><b></b> <b>Brand-new program</b> of 200 quotations demonstrates how the very best young-adult authors have chosen their words for maximum effect.<br><b></b> <b>Over 400 feature notes</b> help students develop a deeper understanding of English by explaining word usage, word history, word building, synonyms, and science terms. <p> Still more features include biographical and geographical entries on people and places that are important in the curriculum. A program of &quot;soundalikes,&quot; like <i>cache/cash</i> and <i>hoard/horde</i>, alerts students to homophones that are easy to confuse and misuse. Up to date, easy to use, and fun to browse, this dictionary is a phenomenal resource for budding readers and writers.</p>