Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Thorndike BarnHart

Thorndike BarnHart

Werley, Carolyn D.

Hardcover

Dictionaries & EncyclopediasGeneral Reference

ISBN10: 1025341899
ISBN13: 9781025341897
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 988
Weight: 3.41
Height: 2.00 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Thorndike Barnhart represents a significant milestone in the evolution of educational reference materials and lexicography. Developed with a focus on pedagogical efficiency and linguistic clarity, this work centers on providing accessible language tools for students and educators alike.

By applying psychological principles to the compilation of word lists and definitions, the work aims to streamline the process of vocabulary acquisition and reading comprehension. This volume serves as an essential resource for those interested in the history of language instruction, offering a structured approach to understanding the English lexicon through the lens of early 20th-century educational theory. Its emphasis on clarity and frequency of use makes it a valuable study of how dictionary-making transitioned into a science-backed educational endeavor. As a foundational text in the development of modern reference books, it highlights the intersection of education and language science.

1 different editions

Also available

Also from

Werley, Carolyn D.

View All

Also in

Dictionaries & Encyclopedias

View All