Merriam-Webster's Visual Dictionary : Second Edition (Edition 2) (Hardcover)

This newly revised visual dictionary contains nearly 25,000 terms with dictionary-scale definitions; more than 8,000 highly detailed, full-color illustrations, organized by subject in specialized fields from all aspects of life; and nearly 25,000 up-to-date technical and everyday terms with clear, concise definitions edited by Merriam-Webster lexicographers.

Enrich the mind and discover something new with each turn of the page in this delightful book for visual learners, curious kids, or students new to English!

This beautifully illustrated visual dictionary incorporates nearly 25,000 terms and their definitions into 8,000 full-color illustrations of a wide variety of objects from all aspects of life.

• 2,000 new and updated illustrations, including many from the fields of technology, medical equipment, and energy
• Clear, concise definitions from the word experts at Merriam-Webster
• Eighteen chapters and 115 corresponding themes include a wide variety of fields including astronomy, the earth, human beings, the animal kingdom, plants and gardening, house and do-it-yourself, food, arts and architecture, clothing, science and energy, sports and games, and much more

The perfect book for work, school, self-study, research, or simple browsing.

• ISBN:9780877791515 • Format:Hardcover • Publication Date:2012-10-01

Specifications

SKU: WA20748903