Set off on mind-expanding word adventures with Merriam-Webster's compendium of 100 word-searches. Seek out animals, machines, dinosaurs, space objects, crystals, pets, and learn about our amazing language along the way!Can you spy the animals hiding in the rainforest word-search (sloth, toucan, tiger, monkey, anaconda)? Or uncover the gems shining out amongst the letters (ruby, sapphire, emerald, jade)? Maybe you can find the actions (wiggle, leap, fly, flop), detect the sounds (boom, hiss, buzz, hiccup), hit upon the "happy" words (joyful, glad, delighted, cheery), and spot the palindromes (pip, level, radar, noon). Threaded through the 100 word-searches are facts, definitions, and quizzes, and the pages are brimming with color.This inspiring book from the experts at Merriam-Webster will not only provide hours of fun, but will foster a love of language and build vocabulary to describe our astonishing world. Includes 100 word-searches on all the topics that kids love, from animals to machines, space to crystals, as well as playful puzzles that feature synonyms, onomatopoeia, and palindromes. 'Word whizz' word-searches introduce fun new words--once you find them, can you match them to their definition? Quizzes and fun facts are threaded all the way through (did you know that Tyrannosaurus rex means Lizard king?) Features full-color illustrations. Word puzzle books are a top selling category in the Activity book section.