The electronic dictionary is designed to help business professionals or students communicate effectively. The handheld device is both a comprehensive language reference tool and planner all in one. It speaks clear and concise definitions and includes a local/world clock, built-in organizer, calculator and currency/metric converter. Launch date: August 2007.

AnyBook Reader is a reading enhancement and reinforcement tool enabling language and reading enjoyment and improvement. This flexible record and playback tool with 60 hours of recording time enables read-out-loud record and playback by parent and/or child, building experience, confidence and reading ability. By recording their own reading voice the child can reinforce their own reading performance and the ability to record and playback any book or text tailors the reading and learning experience to the individual child. With ease parents can “read” to their child whenever he or she desires. The AnyBook Reader uses a simple touch, record, playback process that allows users to record the words on any page of any book so they can read to their children or grandchildren even when they’re not there. The AnyBook Reader comes with a selection of AnyBook Reader stickers. Each sticker uses a unique code which allows users to associate different recordings with every page of the book. These stickers use special glue that won’t damage the book so they can be removed and re-used at any time.
— As of 10/25/2011 this product had 4.8 out of 5 stars from 6 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros:  A great way for distant family members to stay connected with kids; can be used with any book; stickers are reusable. Cons: Takes a little while to set up.

AnyBook Reader is a reading enhancement and reinforcement tool enabling language and reading enjoyment and improvement. This flexible record and playback tool with 15 hours of recording time enables read-out-loud record and playback by parent and/or child, building experience, confidence and reading ability. By recording their own reading voice the child can reinforce their own reading performance and the ability to record and playback any book or text tailors the reading and learning experience to the individual child. With ease parents can “read” to their child whenever he or she desires. The AnyBook Reader uses a simple touch, record, playback process that allows users to record the words on any page of any book so they can read to their children or grandchildren even when they’re not there. The AnyBook Reader comes with a selection of AnyBook Reader stickers. Each sticker uses a unique code which allows users to associate different recordings with every page of the book. These stickers use special glue that won’t damage the book so they can be removed and re-used at any time.
— As of 10/25/2011 this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 2 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Easy to use; Can be used with any book; a good way for parents and family members who live far away to connect with children.

This powerful reference tool is packed with the features that English and Spanish language learners need most. Designed to enhance grammar and speech skills, it speaks words and phrases—providing students and language-lovers with sample sentences, advanced verb conjugations and learning exercises.

Best of all, it comes with the most trustworthy word lists in circulation: Merriam-Webster’s Spanish-English Dictionary, Merriam-Webster’s Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary and Franklin’s comprehensive thesaurus. Students appreciate features like the TOEFL* word list and SAT** Spanish Subject Test Word List, along with a range of extras, including a phonetic spell corrector, grammar guides and interactive quizzes.

It also includes a USB port† for connectivity to a PC or Mac, allowing users to download their entries from their own dictionaries. Despite its robust features, this powerful device is perfectly sized to fit into a pocket or bookbag, and is ideal for language, gift, puzzle and learning aisles.

Fret no more, the solution is in the palm of your hand! Collins Bradford’s Crossword Solver offers advanced crossword search, allowing you to look up entries in the portfolio of Collins references using known keywords, letters, and/or word length. Search and solve with the power of Gem Bradford's Crossword Solvers Dictionary with over 120,000 crossword solutions, Bradford's Crossword Lists, Solutions English Dictionary, Compact Thesaurus, and Discovery Encyclopedia. The crossword solver, anagram solver and word builder flex your word power while 4 learning zones filled with practical clues, word games, crossword indicators and more will have you polishing off puzzles in no time. The perfect gift of crossword and word game enthusiasts!


Solve puzzles like a pro – learn and improve as you go!

3 great tools in 1: Pencil Case, Spelling Corrector and Calculator

The SSB-210 Speaking Spelling Bee is a virtual spelling bee tutor designed to improve spelling skills for students’ ages 8 and up and all aspiring spelling bee participants. Play with friends and family in the Competition mode, or sharpen your skills in Practice or Game Show modes to become a spelling ace! Includes a Merriam-Webster Intermediate Dictionary and Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster Rhyming Dictionary, phonetic spell correction, reading timer, word bank and additional games to enhance both educational and play value.

Challenge your quick thinking and math skills with Racin’ Mathematics

• Test your skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Advance through 12 levels of difficulty
• Earn points and cups in the bonus rounds
• Use training mode to get up to speed
• Practice learning your multiplication tables up to the “9’s”
• Ages 7+
• 1 CR2032 battery included

Based on the Merriam-Webster's The Official SCRABBLE® Player's Dictionary, 4th edition, this helpful handheld device will be invaluable to players at all levels, who want to master the SCRABBLE® game. It  instantly validates over 100,000 words and provides brief definitions. This device has easy to use features which enhance SCRABBLE® playing skills by building vocabulary. It provides solutions ranked by score and includes three challenging word games that can be played on three different skill levels. It offers easy-to-read large type, on-screen help, automatic shut-off and adjustable contrast control. Requires four AAA batteries (not included).

This dictionary is a comprehensive resource for crossword and word puzzle enthusiasts. Instantly target desired words by searching for them alphabetically, by number of letters or by common categories. Launch date: January 2008.

The virtual spelling bee tutor is designed to improve spelling for both serious spelling bee participants and third to eighth grade students. The product features a 7,000 word spelling bee list and three play modes (Competition, Practice and Game Show), multi-level difficulty (Beginner, Advanced and Master) and score keeping with top 5 scores saved on the device.  The product includes a 2" vivid color LCD screen, sliding QWERTY keyboard, TV Out and an interactive male or female "moderator" with recorded speech. "This product serves a niche market for youth that are trying to perfect their spelling," Colleen DeVine, a representative for Franklin Electronic Publishers, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 2008.