Delores Thesaurus

Delores, a young girl, goes exploring around town and collects the big words that grown-ups use but does she know what they mean?

This comprehensive thesaurus is a handy reference filled with synonyms and antonyms to help young readers find the right words to express their ideas. The large print makes A FIRST THESAURUS an enjoyable way for any child to expand their vocabulary and discover the richness of language.

The ultimate alphabetically arranged thesaurus that will help you find the right word every time—now bigger and better than ever before! This all-new edition of the classic reference work is the one thesaurus no home or office should be without. As easy to use as a dictionary—and just as important for you to own—this is a unique and indispensable treasury of words that will enable you to express your ideas clearly and effectively. With the synonyms and antonyms for each word listed alphabetically for quick, convenient use, this superior reference volume will help you build your vocabulary, improve your writing skills, and enrich your powers of expression. • Simple to use—no index required • More than 5,000 new words and phrases • 2,000 new synonym entry words for more efficient cross-referencing • 30 new categories • Easy-to-read double-column format • Latest colloquial and slang terms • Quotations and phrases that reveal the fascinating history of each word and the ideas it represents

A reference book that belongs on every desk--one of the handiest, best-organized, and most reliable thesauruses available, newly updated to reflect the American language of today.

Supplies synonyms and antonyms for words in over 800 categories, arranged thematically, providing information on parts of speech, cross-references, and including quotations that use the featured word.

This timely book uses thinking structures to deepen student writing. It revolves around “brain pockets” to help students appreciate the qualities of different writing forms. Some powerful examples include memory pockets for personal narrative writing, fact pockets for nonfiction, and imagination pockets for story writing. Detailed lesson plans are featured along with sample anchor books and book lists. Based on extensive classroom testing, student samples throughout the book illustrate this unique approach to teaching writing. Suggestions for setting up an effective writing program and assessment tips for guiding instruction complete this comprehensive approach to developing a year-long writing program.

An illustrated thesaurus containing synonyms, antonyms, and idioms for more than 2,000 words.

How many times have your students struggled to find the best word to describe a feeling, a scene, or an impression? This new title from Cherry Lake helps explain to young readers how a thesaurus can be used to help them become more precise and descriptive in their writing.

When You Need the Right Word Right Away—Turn To Webster's New World™ Thesaurus Easy…Organized alphabetically just like a dictionary, with no confusing number systems. Accessible…Only common words are used in the main entry list—never esoteric words that you would not think of looking for. Comprehensive…Brims with words, synonyms, antonyms, and phrases other word finders overlook—so you're never at a loss for words. Up-to-the-Minute…Expanded and updated for the '90s! Packed with additional listings and synonyms to reflect today's latest scientific, medical, and other technical terms. Indispensable…Featuring special sections on synonymies—to help you discriminate between closely related terms—plus carefully selected antonyms, this is a must-have reference tool that individualizes your writing and makes it come alive! Visit Us on the World Wide Web http://www.SimonSays.com