35,000 entries and 6,000 color images from the arts, science, nature, industry and more.
Do you know what that comb with the uneven teeth is called? Do you know the Spanish name for it? With The Firefly Five Language Visual Dictionary, finding and translating the names of thousands of objects, animals, and plants in five major languages is fast, simple and fun.
The Firefly Five Language Visual Dictionary is an unparalleled reference to the world around us. Six thousand color illustrations are labeled in the five languages showing in color what other dictionaries can only describe in text. All the clear, concise illustrations are organized into a series of fully indexed sections.
Each key word and phrase is connected to the detailed illustrations making identification and translations quick and accurate.
The scope and depth of this reference are immense, covering an incredibly detailed range of terms for:
- Astronomy and Earth
- Flora, fauna and humans
- Food, kitchen and around the house
- Gardening, clothing, articles
- Arts and architecture
- Communications, transport and machinery
- Energy, science and society
- Sports and games.
This edition is ideal for anyone learning Spanish, French, German and Italian or those learning English as a second language.
About the Author :
Jean-Claude Corbeil is an expert in linguistic planning, with a world-wide reputation in the fields of comparative terminology and socio-linguistics. He serves as a consultant to international organizations and governments.
Ariane Archambault is a specialist in applied linguistics who taught foreign languages before becoming a terminologist and editor of dictionaries.
Review :
[Starred Review: ] Wow! This book is simply amazing -- visually stunning, rich with information, and overflowing with detail... Not only is this book useful in learning the details and nuances of a foreign language but it is quite a handy way to learn these terms in one's own language... this brilliant work is essential for students of any of these languages, lovers of language, and any library supporting a language program or multilingual patrons.-- (02/15/2005)
A valuable tool to expand young minds.--Nashville Parent (04/01/2005)
Selected by Library Journal as one of the Best Reference Sources for 2004: "Such is the breadth of coverage that there are precise terms for 15 examples of shoes -- not to mention cell phones and even MP3 players."-- (04/15/2005)
Where else are researchers going to find a complete listing of all the elements of the periodical table in five different languages compiled in one place? Irresistible for browsers, serviceable as either a basic visual dictionary or thesaurus, and of immense value to second-language learners.--Kathleen McBroom"Booklist" (05/15/2005)
[The Top 20: Books] Vivid illustrations draw you into this clever compendium of 35,000 terms translated from English into Spanish, French, Italian, and German.--Amanda Armstrong"Real Simple" (01/01/2008)
