Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day: 366 Elevating Utterances to Stretch Your Cranium and Tickle Your Humerus

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ISBN: 9780877791232, Author: Merriam-Webster, Binding: R, Publisher: Merriam-Webster Kids, Pub.Date: 10/01/2021

Become a word virtuoso in just one year with 366 boffo words selected by the masterminds at Merriam-Webster.

Inspired by Merriam-Webster's popular Word of the Day digital feature, this charmingly illustrated book builds knowledge one day at a time with 366 masterful words, written especially for kids ages 8-12.

Each unique word includes a scholarly definition, pronunciation, and an indubitable nonfiction fact as an example sentence.

At the end of each month you'll find a story that contains all the words introduced that month, with an audio version so kids can hear it spoken aloud as they go.

Features 12 free audio downloads -- a story-a-month -- from celebrated raconteurs to hear all 366 words spoken with aplomb. Featuring the vocal talents of Rachel Bloom, David Harbour, and Soledad O'Brien.

With captivating illustrations, zany monthly stories, and a mishmash of colorful groupings, Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day will convert even the most vocabulary-resistant middle schoolers into passionate logophiles!

Readers of this book will be introduced to words like: spelunking, virtuoso, oodles, wanderlust, provoke, liberate, magnify, jolt, epiphany, quibble, hoodwink, tomfoolery, ad-lib, hubbub, razzmatazz, mayhem, pandemonium, zany, and marvel.

This book can be purchased any time of the year; it's not dated by any particular year.