"The Little Humpbacked Horse is a beloved Russian classic, written in the 1830s. It is the tale of a resourceful Russian peasant, Vanya, and his miracle-working horse, who together undergo various trials, exploits and adventures at the whim of a laughable tsar (indeed, this portrayal of the tsar got the book banned for 20 years in the nineteenth century). It is a tale of love and bravery, fantasy and humor, and it is all told in beautif ..."
"This portable visual inventory of today's world lists thousands of words and concepts in five different languages: English, Spanish, French, German and Italian. Chapters and corresponding themes include: the universe and Earth, the animal kingdom, sports and games, science and energy, games, plants and gardening, arts, architecture and much more. 2,600 highly detailed pictures illustrate the meaning of 9,500 terms. Perfect for work, sch ..."
"French is the second most commonly taught foreign language in American schools. The Firefly French/English Visual Dictionary shows graphically what other dictionaries can only describe in words. Now updated, it includes terms that have entered the vocabulary of both languages since the title was first published in 2006. More than 3,600 handsome annotated illustrations describe more than 20,000 terms, making identification quick and ac ..."
"Italy is one of North America's most important trading partners, and Italian is widely taught in American schools. Carefully designed for quick and easy reference, this bilingual dictionary uses more than 3,600 handsome annotated illustrations to accurately define and describe more than 20,000 terms. The Italian entries are also identified with the gender. Two extensive indexes, one English and another in Italian, make navigation simpl ..."
""28,000 terms illustrated with 4,800 colorful pictures." The Firefly French/English Visual Dictionary is an unparalleled reference to the world around us and an indispensable tool for language education. Its 4,800 full-color illustrations show what other dictionaries can only describe in black-and-white text. From the parts of a honeybee to the parts of a bulldozer, the scope and depth are immense. There are 28,000 terms and phrases r ..."
""Wow! This book is simply amazing -- visually stunning, rich with information, and overflowing with detail... Essential for students of any of these languages, lovers of language, and any library supporting a language program or multilingual patrons."-- Library Journal (starred review of first edition) 35,000 terms per language and 6,000 color illustrations. Unparalleled in its scope and detail, The Firefly Five-Language Visual Dictio ..."
""Breaks new ground to stunning effect... The beauty of this book is that you don't even need to know the word you are looking for."-- San Francisco Chronicle (on The Firefly Spanish/English Visual Dictionary) The Firefly Mini Spanish/English Visual Dictionary features 3,600 handsome computer-generated illustrations and 20,000 terms that show graphically what other dictionaries can only describe in words. This new edition has been thoro ..."
""This is a fairly comprehensive visual dictionary for Spanish-speaking learners... I can easily see various subject teachers using sections to help recent arrivals cope." -- Library Media Connection "Designed for young users... a good visual dictionary has a place on the ready-reference shelf." -- Booklist With 12,000 words and 2,000 illustrations on more than 500 topics, The Firefly Spanish/English Junior Visual Dictionary shows what ..."
""Thousands of generalist and specialist words... a fun dictionary to look at because of the colorful pictures and the varieties of themes."-- Resource Links (on The Firefly French/English Visual Dictionary) The Firefly Mini French/English Visual Dictionary features 20,000 terms and 3,600 handsome computer-generated illustrations that show graphically what other dictionaries can only describe in words. This new edition has been thorough ..."
"Collins French Visual Dictionary will help you get the picture! With 3,600 illustrations labelled in French and English, and arranged by topics, this invaluable learning tool is ideal for those wishing to develop their French vocabulary quickly and easily. From food to plumbing to birds and the weather, Collins French Visual Dictionary covers all aspects of contemporary French in 600 topics, illustrated throughout and presented in a han ..."
"Utiliza una combinación de imágenes y descripciones detalladas completas para explicar, incluso los más complejos de palabras. esta referencia visual va más allá object-identification función de responder a las preguntas acerca y de la importancia, propósito."
" 28,000 terms illustrated with 4,800 colorful pictures. The Firefly Spanish/English Visual Dictionary is an unparalleled reference to the world around us and an indispensable tool for language education. Its 4,800 full-color illustrations show what other dictionaries can only describe in black-and-white text. From the parts of a honeybee to the parts of a bulldozer, the scope and depth are immense. There are 28,000 terms and phra ..."
"The Visual Five-Language Dictionary represents a breakthrough in language learning. Now covering English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish, it visualizes words, situations, and concepts to help you learn and retain the language. With 3,600 colour images, it illustrates more than 20,000 words in each language. Covering 600 different subject areas, from the kitchen to the classroom, from sport to space, the updated illustrations take ..."
"Learning a new language through realistic color illustrations. This is a beginning bilingual dictionary with 1,300 color illustrations and 1,600 terms in each language. Learning a new language, like learning to read, is easier when the reader can put an image to the term or word. These two new visual dictionaries are perfect for introducing French or English to young children. Lifelike color illustrations describe and identif ..."
"The first visual dictionary to incorporate dictionary-scale definitions. - More than 20,000 clear and concise terms - 6,000 full-color, highly detailed illustrations - 17 chapters outlining subjects from astronomy to sports - Ideal for teachers, parents, translators, and students. Author: Merriam-WebsterFormat: 952 pages, HardcoverPublisher: Merriam-Webster (October 1, 2006) ISBN: 978-0877790518"