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Overview
Gives exciting new meaning to the old adage that a picture is worth a thousand words
Perfect for children ages four-nine, these references employ stunning illustrations and photographs to bring to life the meanings of hundreds of essential terms. Filled with beautiful two-page spreads, McGraw-Hill's Spanish Picture Dictionary and McGraw-Hill's French Picture Dictionary each pictorially define more than 1,400 objects, people, concepts, and actions common to the everyday world of kids—from town and country, kitchen to classroom.
Following the curricula of U.S. primary-school Spanish and French programs, the dictionaries also provide key phrases for children's first conversations incorporated within illustrated minidialogues that provide models for making introductions, commenting on the weather, stating their age, talking about what they are wearing, and other basic conversational situations.
A great way to introduce Spanish and/or French, the dictionaries feature:
- Pictorial definitions of more than 1,400 essential words and phrases
- A blend of illustrations and photographs that will appeal to children of differing sensibilities
- Engaging scenes and double-page spreads that capture the mind and imagination
Pictures labeled in English and Spanish are grouped in such familiar categories as "At home," "At school," "On the street," and "On vacation."
Synopsis
Learning Spanish is fun with McGraw-Hill's Spanish Picture Dictionary!
McGraw-Hill's Spanish Picture Dictionary taps into children's unique and remarkable ability to pick up a new language. With charming illustrations and photographs that bring the meaning of every term to life, this book helps children build and expand their knowledge of Spanish—and have fun along the way.
Perfect for children ages four to nine, this dictionary visually reinforces the meaning of every word, helping children remember and use them correctly while speaking with others. Filled with beautiful, easy-to-follow two-page spreads, McGraw-Hill's Spanish Picture Dictionary defines more than 1,400 objects, people, ideas, and actions familiar to the everyday world of kids—including home, the neighborhood, the classroom, the playground, family and friends, and much more.
This dictionary also provides key phrases for children's initial Spanish conversations, based on the curricula of the leading U.S. primary-school Spanish program. Practical skills taught include:
- Making introductions
- Stating their age
- Describing what they are wearing
- Talking about the weather
- And other conversational situations!
In addition, a complete glossary and index include easy-to-follow pronunciation guidance for every illustrated term and phrase.
McGraw-Hill's Spanish Picture Dictionary makes Spanish vocabulary and conversation exciting, enjoyable, and easy and gives children a head start in learning Spanish that will make them skilled speakers in coming years.