Um_2_4 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Can someone recommend an upper elementary dictionary that could last through middle school (up to 8th). DS is interested in word roots, so would love one that has some of that included.. I found these: http://www.amazon.com/Merriam-Websters-School-Dictionary-Merriam-Webster/dp/0877795800/ref=pd_sim_b_11 http://www.amazon.com/Merriam-Websters-Intermediate-Dictionary-Merriam-Webster/dp/0877796793/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=38QLS4YW1S0A8&coliid=I2HIMZCUVE9BFB Thanks for any help.. :seeya: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyMama Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 We have the elementary version of this dictionary and my only complaint with it is that it almost NEVER has the words we are looking for! LOL I'm not sure what the deal is, but the kids have had a hard time with it. We also have the Scholastic Children's Dictionary on hand and my old Australian Oxford (from my school days overseas). Guess which one has become our default reference? ;) Let's just say, I hope my kids' future professors/teachers appreciate a knowledge of international spelling!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 When my son outgrew the children's dictionary, we just moved on to the Collegiate dictionary that we already had around the house. It's got word etymology and has worked well. Why use the intermediate dictionary at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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