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The Firefly Spanish/English Visual Dictionary
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 phrases revealed in detailed lifelike illustrations that make identification quick and accurate. Spanish terms are identified by gender, and two indexes make it fast and easy to find a term in either language. The 600 subjects are organized into 17 color-coded This reference is perfect for school, work or travel. For anyone learning Spanish or English as a second language, The Firefly Spanish/English Visual Dictionary is fun, accurate, easy and fast.
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586 pages, Hardcover
First published January 18, 2004
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October 1, 2009
AWESOME! Seriously, I tortured my poor, long-suffering mother all evening with this book. It would be nice and peaceful and then I would blurt out some random word, like the word for a worker honeybee wing in Spanish. (It's 'ala,' by the way.) The book is totally exhausting for all involved, both for the reader and the poor soul who has to listen to the reader expound their new knowledge. The breadth of words covered is amazing.
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January 20, 2011This resource forms part of my Interpreter/Translator library.
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November 23, 2014Corbeil, J.C., & Archambault, A. (2006). The firefly spanish/english junior visual dictionary. Buffalo, NY: Firefly Books.
Citation by: Sarah Ritter
Type of Reference: Dictionary
DDCN: 463.17
Content/Scope: The purpose is to provide definitions and illustrations for various words. The words are given in Spanish and English. Each keyword is connected a to an annotation and illustration. There are 600 topics categorized into 17 sections including: Earth, astronomy, vegetable kingdom, animal kingdom, house, food and kitchen, humans, DIY, gardening, clothing, arts, communication and office, energy, science, sports, and society.
Accuracy/authority/bias: Firefly books is a well-known publishing company. There is not bias; just words, definitions, and illustrations to represent them.
Arrangement and presentation: There are illustrations for each key word. It sounds very user-friendly. There are 592 pages.
Relation to similar works: There are other Spanish to English dictionaries but I like that this one has visuals which is helpful for English language learners.
Accessibility/Diversity: This will help teens and adults alike who are learning English or Spanish. The illustrations help visual learners. Since there are 600 topics, the basics and then some are covered to help learners function in society.
Cost: $29.95
Professional Review:
Helmer, Donna. (2007). The firefly spanish/english junior visual dictionary. Booklist, 103(18). Retrieved from http://eds.a.ebscohost.com.libsrv.wku...
Citation by: Sarah Ritter
Type of Reference: Dictionary
DDCN: 463.17
Content/Scope: The purpose is to provide definitions and illustrations for various words. The words are given in Spanish and English. Each keyword is connected a to an annotation and illustration. There are 600 topics categorized into 17 sections including: Earth, astronomy, vegetable kingdom, animal kingdom, house, food and kitchen, humans, DIY, gardening, clothing, arts, communication and office, energy, science, sports, and society.
Accuracy/authority/bias: Firefly books is a well-known publishing company. There is not bias; just words, definitions, and illustrations to represent them.
Arrangement and presentation: There are illustrations for each key word. It sounds very user-friendly. There are 592 pages.
Relation to similar works: There are other Spanish to English dictionaries but I like that this one has visuals which is helpful for English language learners.
Accessibility/Diversity: This will help teens and adults alike who are learning English or Spanish. The illustrations help visual learners. Since there are 600 topics, the basics and then some are covered to help learners function in society.
Cost: $29.95
Professional Review:
Helmer, Donna. (2007). The firefly spanish/english junior visual dictionary. Booklist, 103(18). Retrieved from http://eds.a.ebscohost.com.libsrv.wku...
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April 18, 2015Corbeil, J., & Archambault, A. (2004). The Firefly Spanish/English visual dictionary. Richmond Hill, Ont.: Firefly Books.
Citation by: Jennifer Shepherd
Type of Reference: Dictionary, hardback
Call Number: Ref 423
Content/Scope: This visual dictionary's audience is intended for teens and adults. It contains 28,000 terms and 4,800 vibrant, life-like pictures. Spanish terms are identified by gender, and two indexes make it fast and easy to find a term in either language. The 600 subjects are organized into 17 color-coded sections.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Firefly Books is dedicated to publishing superior and useful books about wildlife conservation, practical science, healthy living, and stimulating content for young minds. "Our goal," says Firefly president Lionel Koffler, "is to depict the full-color world in which we live and to give good value at the same time."
Arrangement/Presentation: The Firefly Spanish/English Dictionary contains 592 pages of objects from the manmade and natural world with their names presented in English and Spanish by category.
Relation to other works: This dictionary sticks out from the rest because of the life-like illustrations and appropriateness for beginners or advanced learners.
Accessibility/Diversity: This book works for a diverse group of people. It is non-sexist and appeals to all walks of life.
Cost: $92.83
Professional Review: ''Both children and adults find them engrossing and browsable. They share the same addictiveness as Where's Waldo.''
Stafford, B.R., (April, 2002). School Library Monthly. Vol. 18 Issue 8, p30, 2p
Citation by: Jennifer Shepherd
Type of Reference: Dictionary, hardback
Call Number: Ref 423
Content/Scope: This visual dictionary's audience is intended for teens and adults. It contains 28,000 terms and 4,800 vibrant, life-like pictures. Spanish terms are identified by gender, and two indexes make it fast and easy to find a term in either language. The 600 subjects are organized into 17 color-coded sections.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Firefly Books is dedicated to publishing superior and useful books about wildlife conservation, practical science, healthy living, and stimulating content for young minds. "Our goal," says Firefly president Lionel Koffler, "is to depict the full-color world in which we live and to give good value at the same time."
Arrangement/Presentation: The Firefly Spanish/English Dictionary contains 592 pages of objects from the manmade and natural world with their names presented in English and Spanish by category.
Relation to other works: This dictionary sticks out from the rest because of the life-like illustrations and appropriateness for beginners or advanced learners.
Accessibility/Diversity: This book works for a diverse group of people. It is non-sexist and appeals to all walks of life.
Cost: $92.83
Professional Review: ''Both children and adults find them engrossing and browsable. They share the same addictiveness as Where's Waldo.''
Stafford, B.R., (April, 2002). School Library Monthly. Vol. 18 Issue 8, p30, 2p
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April 25, 2016Corbeil, J.C. (2015). The firefly spanish/english visual dictionary. Firefly Books.
Citation by: Lauren Vender
Type of Reference: Dictionary
Call Number: Ref 423
Content/Scope: A Spanish-English dictionary that contains images to help teenagers and adults better translate between the Spanish and English languages.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: No bias is present. Information is extensively researched to ensure accuracy.
Arrangement/Presentation: Information is presented alphabetically over 900 pages. Most entries contain colorful and exciting images that help readers understand information that can't easily be explained in words.
Relation to other works: There are several Spanish-English dictionaries that are available in the collection. Adding this title would ensure that the collection accommodates all learners.
Accessibility/Diversity: The illustrations make this dictionary appeal to more students, especially those who are ELL or students who are taking Spanish as a foreign language. The images would benefit those who are visual learners as well.
Cost: $29.95
Professional Review: Helmer, D. (2007). Review of firefly spanish/english junior visual dictionary. Booklist.
Citation by: Lauren Vender
Type of Reference: Dictionary
Call Number: Ref 423
Content/Scope: A Spanish-English dictionary that contains images to help teenagers and adults better translate between the Spanish and English languages.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: No bias is present. Information is extensively researched to ensure accuracy.
Arrangement/Presentation: Information is presented alphabetically over 900 pages. Most entries contain colorful and exciting images that help readers understand information that can't easily be explained in words.
Relation to other works: There are several Spanish-English dictionaries that are available in the collection. Adding this title would ensure that the collection accommodates all learners.
Accessibility/Diversity: The illustrations make this dictionary appeal to more students, especially those who are ELL or students who are taking Spanish as a foreign language. The images would benefit those who are visual learners as well.
Cost: $29.95
Professional Review: Helmer, D. (2007). Review of firefly spanish/english junior visual dictionary. Booklist.
August 1, 2007
My girlfriend bought me this one. I *LOVE* it. This book will teach you all the terms you'll never learn in a Spanish class. Wouldn't it be great to learn all the terms pertaining to an airport? This book covers it with several airport-related diagrams. You'll learn terms for tarmac, ticket counters, baggage claim, etc). It includes diagrams of the body (skeletal system included), and many other terms you might need to add to your vocabulary as an advanced speaker. It's an excellent resource to use when making flashcards.
July 1, 2010
this might not look like a legit book but I am learning alot.
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