This package makes a wealth of language information available in print and on your computer. 472,000 entries, 40,000 words with etymological entries, and 1,000 color illustrations make this the most comprehensive American language dictionary available, providing unsurpassed quality and reliability.

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary serves as a perfect reference tool—featuring more than 215,000 definitions and more than 700 illustrations. Clear and precise meanings and up-to-date coverage of words make it a must for every library, professional, or student.

The Collegiate Thesaurus eliminates complicated indexes and lets users look up words alphabetically—a time-saving innovation much appreciated when working with tight timelines and short deadlines! More than 340,000 synonyms, related words, antonyms, contrasted words, and idioms are accompanied by thousands of examples of words used in context to show how terms are used correctly.

The School Dictionary helps high school students with definitions, spelling, and more. 85,000 entries, 950 illustrations, 530 synonym paragraphs, over 200 word-history paragraphs, and a handbook of style are sure to answer every student inquiry.

The School Thesaurus helps high school students easily find synonyms, increasing their vocabulary. Over 100,000 synonyms, antonyms, related and contrasted words, and idioms are available at their fingertips.

The Intermediate Dictionary is written especially for the needs of students preparing for high school. Highlights include 65,000 entries, 1,000 detailed illustrations, 300 word history paragraphs, 170 synonym paragraphs, and other special sections and tables.

The Elementary Dictionary helps grammar school children succeed. Presented in a fun and informative style, it contains over 33,000 entries, 600 color illustrations, 250 word history paragraphs, and special sections on U.S. Presidents, signs and symbols, and more.

The Primary Dictionary covers basic dictionary skills: alphabetization, spelling, pronunciation, use of synonyms and antonyms, and using words in context.

Wonderful and captivating, the First Dictionary features full-color illustrations for each letter of the alphabet as well as amusing verses introducing the different sounds each letter makes when spoken.