This invaluable resource for students in grades 6-9 has been updated to reflect
up-to-the-minute developments in all areas of vocabulary, from Internet
technology to current events. Age-appropriate definitions are enhanced by simple
etymologies and sample sentences showing words in context.
- More than 65,000 main entry words
- Coverage of important developments in technology and world affairs
- Hundreds of fascinating and informative feature notes
- Attractive full-color design with more than 2,000 photographs, drawings, and
diagrams
- New table that lists entries with Usage and Synonym notes