Mari Inc. Reference Books - Synonym/Rhyming/Grammar/Punctuation, and more

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The Scholastic Dictionary of Synonyms, Antonyms, and Homonyms
Containing 12,000 synonyms, 10,000 antonyms, and 2,000 homonyms, this versatile book is the perfect reference tool for student writers. 224 pages. Grade 3 and up.
WB-254151 Paperback ... 4.95
WB-454151 Group Set ... 47.00
WB-554151 Class Set ... 141.00

Merriam-Webster's Rhyming Dictionary
An all-purpose thesaurus at an attractive price. This edition has more than 150,000 synonyms, antonyms, related and contrasted words, and idioms. Entries are arranged alphabetically to make it simple to search. 4 1/4" x 6 3/4". 672 pages.
WB-798545 Paperback ... 5.99
WB-498545 Group Set ... 56.90
WB-598545 Class Set ... 170.70

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms

Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
AThe ideal guide to choosing the right word. Easy-to-use alphabetical arrangement. Clear explanations of the distinctions between synonyms. Example phrases included plus definitions of the synonyms are given to help students understand the subtle differences in meaning among the words. 448 pages. Grades 5 and up.
WB-799061 Paperback ... 4.99
WB-499061 Group Set ... 47.40
WB-599061 Class Set ... 142.20

Scholastic Rhyming Dictionary
Find the perfect rhyme anytime for your poetry, prose, or lyrics. Aspiring poets and writers will have the perfect word right at their fingertips with this reference. This kid-friendly edition is organized by vowel sounds and final syllables. Illustrations make it fun to look up new words while an easy-to-use, accurate pronunciation system allows your students to make good use of them. 256 pages. Grades 3-5.
WB-796422 Paperback ... 9.99
WB-496422 Group Set ... 94.90
WB-596422 Class Set ... 284.70

Scholastic Dictionary of Idioms
Discover the origins of favorite sayings and expressions. Understanding idioms is “as easy as pie” with this reference. Longtime teacher Marvin Terban explains the meanings and origins of more than 700 sayings, phrases, and expressions. Kid-friendly sample sentences and a fun new design make this a wonderful way to show how languages evolve. 304 pages. Grades 3-5.
WB-770835 Paperback ... 9.99
WB-470835 Group Set ... 94.90
WB-570835 Class Set ... 284.70

Checking Your Grammar
Written in a light, appealing style, this resource helps students find answers to grammar questions quickly. Includes spelling, capitalization, contractions, parts of speech, abbreviations, and the 100 most often confused and misused words. 144 pages. Grades 4 and up.
WB-X94557 Paperback ... 8.99
WB-494557 Group Set ... 85.40
WB-594557 Class Set ... 256.20

The Elements of Style
Offers advice on improving writing skills and promoting a style marked by simplicity, orderliness, and sincerity. Helps students improve their writing style as it concentrates on rules of grammar, the rules of usage, and principles of composition most commonly violated. By Strunk and White. Grades 9-adult. 105 pages.
WB-309023 Paperback ... 9.95
WB-409023 Group Set ... 94.50
WB-509023 Class Set ... 283.50

100 Words Almost Everyone Confuses and Misuses
100 Words Almost Everyone Confuses and Misuses is the perfect book for students seeking clear and sensible guidance on avoiding the recognized pitfalls of the English language. Each word is accompanied by a concise and authoritative usage note. These notes discuss why a particular usage has been criticized and explain the rules and conventions that determine what’s right, what’s wrong, and what falls in between. Troublesome pairs such as affect / effect, blatant / flagrant, and disinterested / uninterested are examined, as are vexing sound-alikes such as discrete / discreet and principal / principle. 128 pages. Grades 7-adult.
WB-8493333 Paperback ... 5.95
WB-4493333 Group Set ... 56.50
WB-5493333 Class Set ... 169.50

100 Words Every High School Graduate Should Know
100 Words Every High School Graduate Should Know offers definitions and related words for one hundred words used frequently in newspapers, magazines, and the media. Each word is fully defined and shown in context with example sentences from well-known authors. 96 pages. Grades 9-12
WB-374120 Paperback ... 5.95
WB-474120 Group Set ... 56.50
WB-574120 Class Set ... 169.50

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