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The word "essential" says it all!
I took this book with me while visiting my sister and her family in Paris this Fall. It was so "essential" that the French kids (and adults) over there used it to learn English! They got a real kick out of it because it contains common phrases that everyone uses during the day! It focuses on everyday things to say and not the grammar etc. The pronunciations of words was VERY helpful as well! I highly recommend this if you are traveling to France and not so comfortable with your French! Now I need to find the "Essential English" from the French point of view for all of them! ... Read more

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Spoken by over 145 million people in the world, the Spanish has become an increasingly important language for children to learn. This lively new picture dictionary allows budding señors and señoritas to look up the most common Spanish words and phrases with ease. A full-color, illustrated guide, The Spanish-English Dictionary shows words in context as well as in alphabetical order -- and offers Internet links to exciting websites for more learning fun. Children will have a ball expanding their horizons with this great resource. Olé! ... Read more

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The Visual Dictionary of Everyday Things takes everything from teddy bears to electricrazors and breaks them into beautifully depicted individual parts. Containing more than 200 colorphotographs and graphic illustrations, The Visual Dictionary of Everyday Things covers thesmallest working parts of the many objects we often take for granted. Designed for the entire family toread, this dictionary covers subjects ranging from the cannon pinion of a clock to the three-cord linenthread of a saddle to the eyelet of a shoe. Each item is accompanied by a short and easy-to-read definitionand history that, with their well-researched text, balance out the pictorial representations. The VisualDictionary of Everyday Things also contains a cross-referenced index of every individual item, makinga desired object simple to find, whether you're approaching it from a picture-first or word-first perspective. ... Read more

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Not bad, not great
We purchased this book to use as a visual drawing reference. In that dept it is almost useless. There aren't enough objects in the book to cover most basic needs.

As for showing the different parts of objects, it doesn't go far enough. There are some examples that give you the terms the pros use, but most of the labels are so obvious it seems a waste of space.

Also, if you're looking for a book to show how everyday objects function, this is the wrong book! Instead check out "The Way Things Work" or some other similar guide. ... Read more

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Larousse Concise Spanish-English Dictionary
This dictionary is the best I have found for every day use, it contains most all of the words used in day to day activities. I have used several of the dictionaries, but without a doubt the Larousse dictionary is the best. ... Read more

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The first paperback student dictionaries ever published for the Latin American market, the Larousse Educational Dictionaries have been carefully tailored to the needs and skills of students age six and up. Revolutionary when they were first published, these are the student dictionaries recommended by teachers and sought after by parents. They are ideal supplements to the school curriculum and key components of every student"s educational success.
Each dictionary includes a full-color mini-encyclopedia in the back, and three different levels ensure that the carefully selected vocabulary and content are age-appropriate. The compact paperback format is ideal for a bookbag or desktop.

Each dictionary in the series features
• up-to-date definitions in all subject areas
• an easy-to-use guide to using a dictionary
• example sentences to ensure children"s comprehension
• Latin American regionalisms
• synonyms and antonyms
• notes to help students differentiate between homonyms
• a guide at the bottom of each page to the abbreviations that appear on that page
• a printed thumb index for quick reference ... Read more

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Four-year-olds: This one has more words than ever, for children learning to read and ready to process lots of information. Each page has 9 items, from tools to musical instruments. And there are also concepts like "opposites" and verbs like "laugh," "cry," and "sleep."10 pages (all in color), 6 5/8 x 7 1/2 Laminated Board.
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Based on the popular Hello Reader! series of easy-to-read books, this picture dictionary includes more than 500 words. Designed in a reader-friendly layout, each spread features vibrant, mulitcultural artwork of four favorite Hello Reader! Illustrators - Ron Fritz, Patti Goodnow, Christina Ong, and Marcy Dunn Ramsey. ... Read more

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Great way to encourage reading and writing.
As a kindergarten teacher, I found this book to be a wonderful supplement to my classroom. The students really enjoy using this book to help them during journal time. This reference book has encouraged my students to not only practice their writing, but it is also helping them with their being reading skills. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has or works with young children. ... Read more

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This basic dictionary bridges the gap between simple picturedictionaries and more complex volumes with large print definitions, simplifiedpronunciation guides and sample sentences for each word.It also providesmultiple definitions for words with more than one meaning or pronunciation.AFirst Dictionary is an indispensable tool that makes learning easy as well asfun! ... Read more

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Cute!!!!
The illustrations are great, this book shows how to use the French words with a good sense of humour and intelligence. I love it :-). ... Read more

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My First Dictionary includes more than 4,000 words, with each definition written as a full-sentence on a separate line for better comprehension.Parts of speech and an easy-to-understand pronunciation key help children learn important grammar and phonics concepts.Plus full-color illustrations and example sentences demonstrating proper word use make this a great book for the developing reader. ... Read more

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Here's a handy dictionary you'll turn to again and again.You'll find up-to-date definitions for more than 50,000 words in a contemporary, easy-to-read format.An essential reference guide for all readers and writers. ... Read more

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Best dictionary
All the words are there...You can't go wrong ... Read more

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Horse dictionary with pictures for kids
My son just started taking riding lessons.He is so anxious to learn all there is about horses, ponys, grooming, etc. etc.This is a wonderful place for him to begin looking up (with words and pictures) terms that arenew to him, or to just investigate horses, riding gear, food they eat,bridles, etc. on his own.He just loves it, and so do I. What a greatway for a child to begin a new interest inlife, with his own referencetools ! ... Read more

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With more than 1,000 full-color photographs, diagrams, charts, cutaway drawings, and detailed illustrations in each book, DK¹s Visual Encyclopedias cover everything you¹ve ever wanted to know about animals, dinosaurs, and science. ... Read more