Merriam-Webster: Elementary Dictionary (Grades 3–5)

This illustrated English dictionary helps students in grades 3–5 develop vocabulary, spelling, and reading comprehension. Clear definitions, literary examples, and word-study features support independent reference skills and a deeper understanding of language.

• Subject: Language Arts, Vocabulary, Spelling, and Reading Comprehension
• Grade Level: Grades 3–5 (Ages 8–11)
• Format: Illustrated print reference dictionary
• Publisher: Merriam-Webster
• Entries: More than 37,000 words and phrases
• Visual Resources: 900 full-color illustrations, photographs, and diagrams
• Literary Examples: Nearly 1,300 quotations from more than 100 works of children's literature
• Vocabulary Development: Word histories, word roots, and synonym explanations
• Reading and Spelling Support: Explanations of the sounds each letter makes