The Firefly Junior Visual Dictionary Author:Jean-Claude Corbeil, Ariane Archambault 12,000 terms, 2,000 illustrations and 500 topics -- a visual dictionary that's educational and fun to use. From the animal kingdom to the world of sports, from public places to the sciences, The Firefly Junior Visual Dictionary explores a wide range of subjects that interest young readers. Meticulously labeled illustrations along ... more »with an extraordinary degree of detail help define words both simply and precisely. The more than 12,000 terms are defined within 22 themes:
Astronomy
Science
Geography
Energy
Geology
Transportation and machinery
Weather
Arts
Environment
Architecture
Plant kingdom
Music
Animal kingdom
Communications
Human being
Society
Food
Sports
Clothing and personal objects
Leisure activities and games
House
Symbols
Based on the hugely popular The Firefly Visual Dictionary, the content has been specially edited for young readers. Thoroughly annotated illustrations help children acquire new vocabulary. Color-coded tabs and an extensive index make it simple to find a particular word or subject. The Firefly Junior Visual Dictionary will be an indispensable resource in the classroom, in the library or at home.« less