This book takes the position that vocabulary is integral to all oral and written communication and that teachers can nourish development of language and words.

Vocabulary in the Elementary and Middle School is written with clear descriptions, passion for the subject matter, and appreciation for the role of classroom teachers. Pre-service and in-service teachers will find this book to be an invaluable resource because numerous explanations, examples, and classroom applications illustrate how to stimulate and expand vocabulary and language learning. Each of the nine chapters focuses on different aspects of the study of words and offers research based analysis as well as the author's thoughts about vocabulary and language.