Overview
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 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.
Synopsis
A visual dictionary for children and young adults: 12,000 terms annotate 2,000 realistic illustrations organized in 22 themes. Color-coded tabs and extensive index make finding a word or subject easy.