Firefly Five Language Visual Dictionary 2E

Table of ContentsASTRONOMYCelestial bodies solar system, planets and satellites, Sun, Moon, meteorite, comet, star, galaxyAstronomical observation planetarium, constellations of the Southern Hemisphere, constellations of the Northern Hemisphere, celestial coordinate system, refracting telescope, reflecting telescope, radio telescope, Hubble space telescope, astronomical observatoryAstronautics space probe, spacesuit, international space station, space shuttle, space launcherEARTHGeography configuration of the continents, cartography, remote sensingGeology structure of the Earth, section of the Earth's crust, tectonic plates, earthquake, volcano, mountain, glacier, cave, landslides, watercourse, lakes, wave, ocean floor, ocean trenches and ridges, common coastal features, desertMeteorology profile of the Earth's atmosphere, seasons of the year, meteorological forecast, weather map, station model, international weather symbols, meteorological station, meteorological measuring instruments, weather satellites, climates of the world, clouds, tornado and waterspout, tropical cyclone, precipitationEnvironment vegetation and biosphere, food chain, hydrologic cycle, greenhouse effect, air pollution, land pollution, water pollution, acid rain, selective sorting of wasteVEGETABLE KINGDOMplant cell, lichen, moss, algae, mushroom, fern, plant, leaf, flower, fruit, cereal, grape, tree, coniferANIMALKINGDOMEvolution of life origin and evolution of speciesSimple organisms and echinoderms animal celt, unicellulars, sponge, echinodermsInsects and arachnids butterfly, honeybee, examples of insects, examples of arachnids, spiderMollusks snail, univalve shell, bivalve shell, octopusCrustaceans lobsterFishes cartilaginous fish, bony fishAmphibians frog, examples of amphibiansReptiles snake, turtle, examples of reptilesBirds bird, examples of birdsInsectivorous mammals mole, examples of insectivorous mammalsRodents and lagomorphs rodent, examples of rodents, rodents' and lagomorphs' jaws, examples of lagomorphsUngulate mammals horse, examples of hoofs, examples of ungulate mammalsCarnivorous mammals dog, examples of dog breeds, cat, examples of cat breeds, examples of carnivorous mammalsMarine mammals dolphin, examples of marine mammalsPrimate mammals gorilla, examples of primatesFlying mammal bat, examples of batsMarsupial mammals kangaroo, examples of marsupialsHUMAN BEINGHuman body man, womanAnatomy muscles, skeleton, teeth, blood circulation, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, nervous system, male reproductive organs, female reproductive organs, breastSense organs touch, hearing, smell and taste, sightFOOD AND KITCHENFood supermarket, farmstead, mushrooms, seaweed, vegetables, legumes, fruits, spices, condiments, herbs, cereal, cereal products, coffee and infusions, chocolate, sugar, fats and oils, dairy products, organ meat, game, poultry, eggs, meat, delicatessen, mollusks, crustaceans, cartilaginous fishes, bony fishesKitchen packaging, kitchen, glassware, dinnerware, silverware, kitchen utensils, cooking utensils, domestic appliances, miscellaneous domestic appliances, coffee makersHOUSESite exterior of a house, poolElements of a house exterior door, lock, windowStructure of a house main rooms, frame, roof truss, foundation, wood flooring, textile floor coverings, stairs, stepHeating wood burning, forced air heating system, forced hot water system, heat pump, auxiliary heatingAir conditioning air-conditioning appliancesPlumbing plumbing system, pedestal-type sump pump, septic tank, bathroom, toilet, water-heater tank, faucets, fittings, examples of branchingElectricity distribution panel, network connection, electricity meter, contact devices, lightingHouse furniture armchair, side chair, seats, table, storage furniture, bed, children's furniture, window accessories, lights, domestic appliances, household equipmentDO IT YOURSELF AND GARDENINGDo-it-yourself basic building materials, covering materials, insulating materials, wood, carpentry: nailing tools, carpentry: screw-driving tools, carpentry: sawing tools, carpentry: drilling tools, carpentry: shaping tools, carpentry: gripping and tightening tools, carpentry: measuring and marking tools, carpentry: miscellaneous material, plumbing tools, masonry tools, electricity tools, Soldering and welding tools, painting, ladders and stepladdersGardening pleasure garden, miscellaneous equipment, seeding and planting tools, hand tools, tools for loosening the earth, watering tools, pruning and cutting tools, lawn careCLOTHINGelements of historical clothing, traditional clothing, headgear, shoes, gloves, fabric care symbols, men's clothing, sweaters, women's clothing, newborn chIldren's clothing, children's clothing, sportswearPERSONAL ADORNMENT AND ARTICLESPersonal adornment jewelry, nail care, makeup, body care, hairdressingPersonal articles shaving, dental care, contact lenses, eyeglasses, leather goods, handbags, luggage, smoking accessories, umbrellas and stickARTS AND ARCHITECTUREFine arts museum, painting and drawing, wood carvingArchitecture pyramid, Greek theater, Greek temple, architectural styles, Roman house, Roman amphitheater, castle, Vauban fortification, cathedral, pagoda, Aztec temple, elements of architecture, escalator, elevator, traditional houses, city housesGraphic arts printing, relief printing process, intaglio printing process, lithography, fine bookbindingPerforming arts movie theatre, sound stage, theaterMusic traditional musical instruments, musical notation, musical accessories, symphony orchestra, examples of instrumental groups, stringed instruments, keyboard instruments, wind instruments, percussion instruments, electronic instrumentsCrafts sewing, knitting machine, knitting, bobbin lace, embroidery, weaving, potteryCOMMUNICATIONS AND OFFICE AUTOMATIONCommunications languages of the world, writing instruments, newspaper, typography, diacritic symbols, miscellaneous symbols, punctuation marks, public postal network, photography, broadcast satellite communication, telecommunication satellites, telecommunications by satellite, dynamic microphone, radio: studio and control room, television, sound reproducing system, mini stereo sound system, portable sound systems, wireless communication, communication by telephoneOffice automation office, office furniture, personal computer, input devices, output devices, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), data storage devices, communication devices, examples of networks, computer network, Internet, Internet uses, laptop computer, electronic book, handheld computer/ personal digital assistant (PDA), stationeryTRANSPORT AND MACHINERYRoad transport road system, fixed bridges, movable bridges, road tunnel, road signs, service station, automobile, brakes, tire, radiator, spark plug, battery, electric automobile, hybrid automobile, types of engines, camping trailers, buses, trucking, motorcycle, 4 X 4 all-terrain vehicle, bicycleRail transport passenger station, railroad station, types of passenger cars, high-speed train, diesel-electric locomotive, car, yard, railroad track, highway crossing, subway, streetcarMaritime transport harbor, canal lock, historical ships, traditional watercraft, examples of sails, examples of rigs, four-masted bark, examples of boats and ships, anchor, life-saving equipment, navigation devices, maritime signals, maritime buoyage systemAir transport airport, long-range jet, flight deck, turbofan engine, examples of airplanes, examples of tail shapes, examples of wing shapes, forces acting on an airplane, movements of an airplane, helicopter, examples of helicoptersHandling material handling, cranes, containerHeavy machinery bulldozer, wheel loader, scraper, hydraulic shovel, grader, dump truck, tractor, agricultural machineryENERGYGeothermal and fossil energy production of electricity from geothermal energy, thermal energy, coal mine, oilHydroelectricity hydroelectric complex, generator unit, examples of dams, steps in production of electricity, electricity transmission, tidal power plantNuclear energy production of electricity from nuclear energy, fuel handling sequence, fuel bundle, nuclear reactor, nuclear power plant, carbon dioxide reactor, heavy-water reactor, pressurized-water reactor, boiling-water reactorSolar energy solar cell, flat-plate solar collector, solar-cell system, solar furnace, production of electricity from solar energy, solar powered houseWind energy windmill, wind turbines and electricity productionSCIENCEChemistry matter, chemical elements, chemistry symbols, laboratory equipmentPhysics: mechanics gearing systems, double pulley system, leverPhysics: electricity and magnetism magnetism, parallel electrical circuit, generators, dry cells, electronicsPhysics: optics electromagnetic spectrum, wave, color synthesis, vision, lenses, pulsed ruby laser, prism binoculars, telescopic sight, magnifying glass and microscopesMeasuring devices measurement of temperature, measurement of time, measurement of weight, measurement of length, measurement of distance, measurement of thickness, measurement of anglesScientific symbols international system of units, biology, mathematics, geometry, geometrical shapesSOCIETYCity agglomeration, downtown, cross section of a street, office building, shopping center, department store, convention center, restaurant, self-service restaurant/cafeteria, hotel, common symbolsJustice prison, courtEconomy and finance examples of currency abbreviations, money and modes of payment, bankEducation library, schoolReligion chronology of religions, Catholic church, synagogue, mosquePolitics heraldry, flagsWeapons weapons in the Stone Age, weapons in the age of the Romans, armor, bows and crossbow, thrusting and cutting weapons, harquebus, seventeenth century cannon and mortar, submachine gun, pistol, revolver, automatic rifle, light machine gun, modern howitzer, modern mortar, hand grenade, bazooka, recoilless rifle, antipersonnel mine, tank, missiles, combat aircraft, aircraft carrier, frigate, nuclear submarineSafety fire prevention, crime prevention, ear protection, eye protection, head protection, respiratory system protection, foot protection, safety symbolsHealth ambulance, first aid equipment, first aid kit, clinical thermometers, blood pressure monitor, hospital, walking aids, wheelchair, forms of medicationsFamily family relationshipsSPORTS AND GAMESSports facilities sports complex, scoreboard, competitionTrack and field arena, jumping, throwingBall sports baseball, softball, cricket, field hockey, soccer, rugby, American football, Canadian football, netball, basketball, volleyball, handballRacket sports table tennis, badminton, racquetball, squash, tennisGymnastics rhythmic gymnastics, trampoline, gymnasticsAquatic and nautical sports water polo, diving, swimming, sailing, sailboard, canoe-kayak: whitewater, rowing and scuffing, canoe-kayak: flatwater racing, water skiing, surfing, scuba divingCombat sports boxing, wrestling, judo, karate, kung fu, jujitsu, aikido, kendo, sumo, fencingStrength Sports weightlifting, fitness equipmentEquestrian sports show-jumping, riding, dressage, horse racing: turf, horse racing: harness racing, poloPrecision and accuracy sports archery, shotgun shooting, riffle shooting, pistol shooting, billiards, lawn bowling, petanque, bowling, golfCycling road racing, mountain biking, track cycling, BMXMotor sports car racing, motorcycling, personal watercraft, snowmobileWinter sports curling, ice hockey, figure skating, speed skating, bobsled, luge, skeleton, track, ski resort, snowboarding, alpine skiing, freestyle skiing, ski jumping, speed skiing, cross country skiing, biathlon, snowshoesSports on wheels skateboarding, in-line skatingAerial sports hang gliding, glider, ballooningMountain sports rock climbingOutdoor leisure camping, knots, fishing, huntingGames dice and dominoes, cards, board games, jigsaw puzzle, mah-jongg, video entertainment system, darts, roulette table, slot machine, soccer table

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