American Heritage dictionary

A list of words meant to impress. Includes definitions, examples of the words in use, and etymologies.

A dictionary for intermediate grades with an extensive entry list and several appendices including suggestions for writing good papers, facts about the States, and health and safety tips.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that explain the meanings of thousands of English language words, including computer and Internet terms, newly coined words in science, politics, and the arts, and updated biographical and geographical listings, with photographs, drawings, and maps.

Tells the stories behind 150 familiar English words that originally came from Spanish.