Federal Street Press catalog 2023

FEDERAL STREET PRESS

CATALOG 2023

FEDERAL STREET PRESS opened its doors for business as a division of Merriam-Webster Inc. in 1998. Our mission was then, as it is today, to publish high-quality dictionaries and thesauruses at affordable prices. The editors of Merriam-Webster, using the most up-to-date and comprehensive database of American English words and definitions in the world, create each Federal Street Press title with the needs of the educator and consumer in mind.

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For Grades 3-6

Webster's Dictionary for Students, Sixth Edition

For grades 3-6. This dictionary was created for students in grades 3-6. An age-appropriate word list and kid-friendly definitions make it a favorite of teachers, students, and parents.

„ Over 37,000 definitions for words kids use every day

„ Definitions written in clear, easy-to-understand language

„ Coverage of Canadian words and spellings

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Webster's Dictionary for Students, Sixth Edition, Special Encyclopedic Edition

Dictionary for Students

For grades 3-6. Our best-selling dictionary for students! This dictionary was created especially for students in grades 3-6. It contains all the features of a dictionary as well as a special encyclopedic section that is chock-full of fascinating information about the world.

„ Over 37,000 definitions for words kids use every day

„ Definitions written in clear, easy-to-understand language

„ Coverage of Canadian words and spelling

„ Special sections for homework help include World Maps, Countries of the World, Branches of Government, U.S. Presidents, and American History

TRADE PAPERBACK • 978-1-59695-180-8 • $5.49 ($6.49 as of 8/1/2023) 5

Webster's Thesaurus for Students, Fourth Edition

For grades 3-6. Finding the best word to express an idea is easy with this affordable paperback thesaurus. An essential resource for students learning writing skills, this volume is an ideal companion to Webster’s Dictionary for Students, Sixth Edition

„ Over 122,000 synonyms, antonyms, and related words

„ Shared meanings are provided for groups of synonyms

„ Alphabetically arranged for easy lookups

„ Value-priced for budget-conscious parents and teachers

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Webster's For Students Dictionary/Thesaurus Shrink-Wrapped Set

For grades 3-6. Our best-selling elementary-level dictionary and thesaurus are now available as a shrink-wrapped set at a value price! This set is perfect for classwork and homework, and it sells for less than the books purchased individually.

Webster’s Dictionary for Students, Special Encyclopedic Edition, Sixth Edition

„ Over 37,000 kid-friendly definitions

„ Special sections for homework help include World Maps, Countries of the World, Branches of Government, U.S. Presidents, and American History

Webster’s Thesaurus for Students, Fourth Edition

„ Over 122,000 synonyms, antonyms, and related words with entries alphabetically arranged

„ Each main entry provides a core definition of the word's meaning

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Webster's Dictionary & Thesaurus

For grades 3-6. Two important reference books are combined in one volume covering the core vocabulary students in grades 3-6 need. This is an ideal tool for homeschooling, classroom use, or general study.

„ Features clear and concise definitions for more than 20,000 words

„ Over 50,000 synonyms and antonyms help expand a student's vocabulary

TRADE PAPERBACK • 978-1-59695-175-4 • $6.49

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Webster's Dictionary & Thesaurus for Students with Full-Color World Atlas, Third Edition

For grades 3-6. This best-selling trade paperback resource covers the core curricula for grades 3 through 6.

„ More than 37,000 kid-friendly definitions that are concise and clearly written

„ Over 122,000 synonyms, antonyms, and related words to help enrich vocabulary

„ World atlas by the editors of Encyclopædia Britannica with 48 full-color pages covering all the countries of the world

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For Grades 4+

W EBSTER’S

Spanish-English Dictionary for Students

Webster's Rhyming Dictionary

For grades 2-12. An essential tool for students, poets, writers, lyricists, and language lovers. Where else would you find these words listed together as having something in common: bee, Brie, flea, key, Leigh, quay, Chablis, curie, debris, grand prix, and Yangtze? What they have in common is the same ending sound (the sound in fee, flee, and free)! Explore these rhymes and discover so many more in Webster’s Rhyming Dictionary, the perfect resource for writing poetry, song lyrics, rap, slogans, ad copy, jingles, limericks, and more.

„ Over 40,000 words arranged by rhyming sounds

„ Includes multi-syllable and multi-word rhymes

„ Easy-to-use alphabetical format

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Webster's Spanish-English Dictionary for Students, Second Edition

For grades 4-12. This best-selling Spanish-English dictionary defines the core vocabularies of Latin-American Spanish and American English. A bidirectional dictionary with Spanish-to-English and English-to-Spanish sections, it is the best language resource for young Spanish and English speakers.

„ Over 40,000 entries and 50,000 translations

„ Spanish-to-English and English-to-Spanish sections

„ Conjugation of Spanish Verbs and Irregular English Verbs

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Webster's International Atlas, Third Edition

For grades 4-12. Essential information about your world from the editors of Encyclopædia Britannica. Featuring full-color maps, flags and flag histories, plus political, economic, and social data, this volume provides a wealth of information. This book's compact format makes it ideal for students.

„ Maps of the 195 countries of the world, plus U.S. States, territories, and the District of Columbia

„ Listing of dependencies and areas of special sovereignty

„ Maps in alphabetical order by country

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4 1/8"w x 6 3/4"h • 400p • Carton Qty: 24 • 12.5 oz

For Grades 7+

Webster's Notebook Dictionary

For grades 7-12. A quality notebook dictionary at a great price! This authoritative dictionary defines the words students need to know with clear, concise definitions in an easy-to-read page design and is 3-hole punched to fit into a binder for easy access.

„ More than 20,000 entries

„ 3-hole punched to fit into any binder

„ Special sections on Basic English Grammar, Abbreviations, Ten General Spelling Rules, and Ten Rules for Forming Plurals

TRADE PAPERBACK • 978-1-59695-056-6 • $2.99

8 1/2"w x 10 7/8"h • 80p • Carton Qty: 24 • 6.5 oz

Webster's Notebook Thesaurus

For grades 7-12. A quality notebook thesaurus at a great price! This authoritative thesaurus has an easy-to-read page design and is 3-hole punched to fit into a binder for easy access.

„ 50,000 synonyms and antonyms

„ 3-hole punched to fit into any binder

„ Alphabetical organization for easy lookups

„ A Brief History of the English Language

TRADE PAPERBACK • 978-1-59695-057-3 • $2.99

8 1/2"w x 10 7/8"h • 80p • Carton Qty: 24 • 5 oz

Webster's Notebook Spanish-English Dictionary

For grades 7-12. A quality notebook Spanish-English dictionary at a great price! This authoritative Spanish-English dictionary has an easy-to-read page design and is 3-hole punched to fit into a binder for easy access.

„ More than 26,000 Spanish-to-English and English-to-Spanish translations

„ 3-hole punched to fit into any binder

„ Special sections on Conjugation of Spanish Verbs, Irregular English Verbs, Common Spanish Abbreviations, Spanish Numbers, and English Numbers

TRADE PAPERBACK • 978-1-59695-058-0 • $2.99

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All-In-One Dictionary & Thesaurus

Webster's All-In-One Dictionary & Thesaurus, Third Edition

For grades 7-12. A new edition of this fully integrated dictionary and thesaurus makes finding the right word easier than ever!

„ Over 68,000 clear and concise dictionary definitions

„ 130,000 synonyms and antonyms

„ Usage examples clarify meanings

„ Dictionary and thesaurus entries are combined for ease of use Perfect for school, home, or the office.

Webster's All-In-One Dictionary & Thesaurus, Second Edition

Webster's American English Dictionary, New Edition

For grades 7-12. This compact volume provides clearly written definitions for the most commonly used words in the language today. Affordably priced, this is the ideal dictionary for home, school, or office.

„ Over 40,000 clear, concise definitions

„ Includes pronunciations and variant spellings

„ More than 1,500,000 copies sold

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Webster's American English Dictionary, Expanded Edition

For grades 7-12. This edition provides definitions for the words that make up the core of the English language. Special sections provide useful information for readers and writers.

„ More than 40,000 clear, concise definitions

„ Includes pronunciations and variant spellings

„ Coverage of common abbreviations

„ Special sections on Biographical Names, Geographical Names, English Word Roots, and Basic English Grammar

TRADE PAPERBACK • 978-1-59695-154-9 • $5.99

5 1/8"w x 7 5/8"h • 512p • Carton Qty: 24 • 12 oz

Webster's French-English Dictionary

For grades 7-12. A value-priced French-English dictionary. This bidirectional dictionary contains definitions and translations covering the core vocabularies of the French and English languages as they are spoken and written today. This paperback comes packed with information for students, tourists, and business travelers alike.

„ More than 40,000 entries and 50,000 translations

„ French-to-English and English-to-French

„ IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) pronunciations of both French and English words

„ Special sections on Conjugation of French Verbs, Irregular English Verbs, French Numbers, Pronunciation Symbols, and Common French Abbreviations

TRADE PAPERBACK • 978-1-89285-979-2 • $4.99

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Titles for Adults

accidental

Webster's New Explorer Crossword Puzzle Dictionary, Third Edition, Large Print Edition

succeed 8 bring off, carry out, complete discharge 10 bring about

The ideal companion for everyone who loves crossword puzzles!

Thousands of entries were added for the Third Edition from the worlds of art, literature, sports, politics, history, science, movies, television, and more. This edition of Webster's New Explorer Crossword Puzzle Dictionary has the answers to all those brain teasers that puzzlers of every generation are scrambling to solve. Based on actual crossword puzzle clues, this book is comprehensive and easy to use.

„ Over 335,000 clues and answer words

accomplished 4 able 5 adept 6 expert 7 skilled 8 finished, masterly, skillful, talented 9 practiced 10 proficient accomplishment 3 act, art 4 deed, feat 5 craft, doing, skill 7 ability 9 adeptness, expertise 10 attainment, capability, completion 11 achievement, acquirement, proficiency

„ Comprehensive coverage of “crosswordese,” the words most commonly encountered by puzzlers

„ Answers grouped together alphabetically and by the number of letters they contain

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accidental 3 odd 4 flat 5 fluky, sharp 6 casual, chance, flukey, random 7 unmeant 8 by chance, careless 9 chromatic, dependent, extempore, impromptu, unplanned, unwitting 10 coincident, contingent, fortuitous, unexpected, unforeseen, unintended 11 conditional, inadvertent 12 coincidental, uncalculated 13 unintentional acclaim 4 hail, clap, laud 5 cheer, éclat, exalt, extol, glory, honor, kudos, roose 6 homage, praise, salute 7 applaud, approve, commend, glorify, magnify, ovation, root for 8 applause, plaudits 10 compliment acclimate 5 adapt 6 adjust, change, harden, season 7 toughen 9 condition, habituate accolade 4 bays, fame 5 award, badge, honor, kudos 6 praise 7 laurels, tribute 8 approval 10 decoration 11 distinction accommodate 3 fit 4 hold, rent, suit 5 adapt, alter, board, defer, favor, house, humor, lodge, put up, yield 6 adjust, attune, bestow, billet, change, encase, harbor, modify, oblige, please, submit, tailor, take in 7 cater to, conform, contain, enclose, furnish, indulge, quarter, receive, shelter 8 accustom, allow for, domicile 9 entertain, harmonize, integrate, reconcile 11 domiciliate, make room for

accommodating 7 amiable, helpful, willing 8 gracious, obliging 9 adaptable 10 hospitable, solicitous, thoughtful 11 considerate, cooperative

accord 4 deal, fuse, give, jibe, pact 5 agree, award, blend, chime, fit in, grant, match, merge, tally, union 6 affirm, assent, concur, confer, treaty 7 compact, concert, conform, empathy, entente, harmony, rapport 8 affinity, coincide, dovetail, sympathy 9 agreement, harmonize, reconcile 10 attraction, conformity, consonance, correspond, solidarity 11 concordance 13 understanding accordant 8 agreeing 9 congruous, consonant 10 conforming, harmonious 13 correspondent

accordingly 2 so 4 duly, ergo, then, thus 5 hence 9 therefore, thereupon 12 consequently

accost 3 dog 4 call, dare, face, hail 5 annoy, beard, cross, front, hound, worry 6 bother, call to 7 affront, outface, outrage 8 approach, confront 9 challenge 10 buttonhole accouchement 7 lying-in 8 childbed, delivery 10 childbirth 11 confinement, parturition

Webster's New Explorer Large Print Dictionary, Third Edition

Learners with disabilities. This dictionary is an excellent resource for people of any age who require or prefer large print.

Developed in conjunction with the National Association for Visually Handicapped, the pioneer standard-setting agency for large print publications. This dictionary is ideal for use at home and is also an effective tool in the classroom.

accommodations 3 inn 4 digs, keep, room 5 hotel, lodge, motel 6 hostel 7 housing, lodging, shelter 8 hostelry, lodgment, quarters 9 residence 12 room and board accompaniment 6 backup 7 adjunct 8 addition 9 accessory, associate, attendant, corollary 10 supplement 11 concomitant, enhancement 12 augmentation

„ Over 40,000 words and phrases

„ Large, easy-to-read type

„ Entries include part of speech, pronunciation, and alternative spellings

account 3 tab, use 4 bill, deem, note, rate, view 5 avail, basis, favor, score, story, track, value, worth 6 assess, client, esteem, reason, reckon, record, regard, report, repute 7 analyze, explain, expound, justify, recital, version 8 appraise, consider, customer, estimate 9 chronicle, narrative, rationale, reckoning, statement 11 explanation 13 consideration book: 6 ledger accountable 6 liable 8 amenable 10 answerable 11 explainable, responsible accounting 11 bookkeeping method: 4 FIFO, FILO, LIFO

LAMINATED HARDCOVER • 978-1-59695-146-4 • $16.98

accompany 4 join 5 bring, guide, pilot 6 attend, convoy, escort, go with 7 combine, conduct, consort 8 chaperon, come with 9 associate 10 appear with, go together 11 perform with

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accompanying 8 incident 9 accessory, ancillary, attendant, attending, secondary 10 associated, coincident, collateral 11 concomitant

accomplice 4 aide, ally 5 aider 6 flunky, helper, stooge 7 abettor, partner 9 acces-

accoutre 3 arm, rig 4 deck, gear 5 adorn, dress, equip, fix up, ready 6 attire, fit out, outfit, supply 7 appoint, furnish, prepare, provide, turn out 9 provision accoutrement 3 kit 4 gear 6 outfit, tackle 7 regalia 8 tackling 9 accessory, apparatus, equipment, machinery, trappings 10 provi-

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