Handy reference contains more than 13,000 main entries and over 1,000 full-color photos and drawings. Entries include word histories as well as word detective, vocabulary builder and spelling notes. Appendix features a thesaurus as well as phonics, spelling, measurement and geography sections.

THE EDITORS OF THE AMERICAN HERITAGE DICTIONARIES are a team of professional lexicographers with advanced degrees in various scholarly fields. The editors familiarize themselves with the vocabulary in specific subject areas, collect materials on new developments and usage, and work with expert consultants to ensure that their publications are accurate and up-to-date.