The American Heritage Student Thesaurus

Ages 12��6, Grades 7��0

Ideal for writers in middle school and high school, this popular thesaurus contains 6,000 main entries and more than 70,000 synonyms��ore than any other thesaurus at this level. Each entry includes a clear sample sentence for each of the word�� different senses, along with a list of synonyms arranged according to how closely they match that sense of the word. Extra features in this updated edition include a table explaining the parts of speech and a useful list of tips on how to use the thesaurus most effectively.