Merriam-Webster's Visual Dictionary

by Jean Claude Corbeil, Ariane Archambault

The first visual dictionary to incorporate dictionary-scale definitions.

- More than 20,000 clear and concise terms

- 6,000 full-colour, highly detailed illustrations

- 17 chapters outlining subjects from astronomy to sports

- Ideal for teachers, parents, translators, and students

Genres: Picture Books

952 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2006

Reviews

[jOsEpHiNe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Do dictionaries freak you out? Okay, okay, most people won't "read" them. They're used for reference and looking stuff up. But real wordaholics like me kinda enjoy that kind of stuff, right?
Since 'normal people' don't like 'reading' dictionaries, this visual dictionary just might be the best one. Not for reference of course, but for an actual visual learning experience. You could REALLY build your vocabulary and just have fun looking at pictures like you would in a 'picture book'. Great if you have a project, or if you'd just like to know more about some areas. The dictionary makes it easy because everything is organized into sections (ie. "Clothing, Technology, Sports, Automobiles)
If you get this dictionary, you could actually have a lot of fun with it.

VERY USEFUL TOOL FOR LEARNING, BUILDING VOCABULARY, AND REFERENCE.

[Jill Messer]

Name: Jill Messer
Title: Merriam-Webster (Ed.). (2006). Merriam-Webster’s visual dictionary. Springfield, MA: Merriam-Webster.
Type of Reference: Dictionary
Call Number: R 423.1 C81m
Brief Description: This dictionary from Merriam-Webster offers words and their definitions as well as images to accompany all of those words. This book is an excellent resource for English Language Learners as well as low functioning students who are trying to improve their vocabulary.
Citation of a Review:
Cost: $39.95
Relevance and Relationship: The relevance of a visual dictionary is so that students will different ability levels and learning styles will be able to have a dictionary reference source that they feel comfortable using.
Purpose: This purpose of this dictionary is to be a reference for any student who struggles reading or who struggles with the English language in general. Visual images can help students better understand the words they are attempting to learn.
Validity: The Merriam-Webster dictionaries have been a staple in classrooms and libraries for years and will continue to be there.
Format: The format for this text is print.
Arrangement and Presentation: This dictionary is arranged so that students not only see the definition of words but that they can see an image of the word.
Diversity: This dictionary is geared to students who learn better visually than any other style. This book would also be good for students just learning the English language or for any child who still struggles reading.

[Deron Breeze]

Merriam-Webster (Ed.). (2006). Merriam-Webster’s visual dictionary. Springfield, MA: Merriam-Webster.

By: Deron Breeze

Reference Type: Dictionary

Call Number: R 423.1 C81m – ISBN-13 - 978-0877790518

Description: Similar to a dictionary of any sort when there is a word and definition. In addition to the definition there is a picture provided of the word for better understanding.

Relevance and Relationship: This is relevant because there are no picture dictionaries in the school. If a student wants to look up words on a homework assignment for example they could use this if they were struggling with the meaning. Sometimes students feel embarrassed to ask for help so this will help them on their own.

Purpose: This is a reference for students who are visual learners or students who are learning the English language, showing them a picture will help them understand the words.

Validity: Merriam Webster is the most famous dictionaries in the world.

Format: Print, 952 Pages

Arrangement and Presentation: More than 20,000 words and 6,000 pictures, has 17 chapters from Sports to science.

Diversity: This is for a wide range of students from visual learners to students who are learning the English language or students who are just learning how to read.

[Ietrio · Rating 2 out of 5]

A work of bureaucrats. Information stuffed there because "it is". And the regular governmental orthodoxy. Here are the planets. And the Solar System. The Sun is much smaller than the larger planets, but one can't argue against that because on the next page there is a second picture with the relative size of the planets.

And even if you might find it useful, it is a work born outdated. I mean public phones? Faxes? And what relevance has that in one particular model of blue pay phone the volume buttons are here and not there? Bonus: armored cord just is, no explanation, no description, plain "armored cord"

It might have a vague use centuries later for future Hollywood producers to make period dramas in the late 20th century.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

So cool... even though some of the pictures were the same as the spanish/english dictionary.