Synopses & Reviews
The Heinle Picture Dictionary ayuda a los estudiantes a aprender palabras en contexto a traves de miles de ilustraciones y fotografias atractivas. A diferencia de otros diccionarios, The Heinle Picture Dictionary tambien presenta vocabulario nuevo en lecturas temáticas contextualizadas y ofrece práctica de colocacion adicional en "Word Partnerships" (Palabras asociadas) y "Words in Action" (Palabras en accion). Ya sea que se use como texto en el salon de clases o como una herramienta para el estudio individual, The Heinle Picture Dictionary rápidamente aumentará el vocabulario de los estudiantes.
Review
"[This book] offers far more challenge and motivating activities than most dictionaries, basic or otherwise, while maintaining an uncluttered, appealing visual impression to the reader. Its exercises offer a chance for critical thinking and active learning, not just passive, rote memorization."
Review
"This dictionary goes beyond other picture dictionaries with only attractive artwork. This one directly contributes to the learners' overall development in the use of the vocabulary in context through short and informative readings and conversations. Congratulations!"
Synopsis
Unlike other dictionaries, The Heinle Picture Dictionary presents new vocabulary in contextualized, thematic readings and high-frequency collocations. It also offers immediate practice and reinforcement through "Words in Action." Whether used as a classroom text or a self-study tool, The Heinle Picture Dictionary will rapidly move students toward fluency.
Table of Contents
1. BASIC WORDS. Number. Time. Calendar. Mondy and Shopping. Colors. In, On, Under. Opposites. Telephone. 2. SCHOOL. Classroom. Listen, Read, Write. School. Computers. 3. FAMILY. Family. Raising a Child. Life Events. 4. PEOPLE. Face and Hair. Daily Activities. Walk, Jump, Run. Feelings. Wave, Greet, Smile. Documents. Nationalities. 5. COMMUNITY. Places Around Town. Shops and Stores. Bank. Post Office. Library. Daycare Center. City Square. Crime and Justice. 6. HOUSING. Types of Homes. Finding a Place to Live. Apartment Building. House and Garden. Kitchen and Dining Area. Living Room. Bedroom and Bathroom. Household Problems. Household Chores. Cleaning Supplies. 7. FOOD. Fruits and Nuts. Vegetables. Meat, Poultry, and Seafood. Inside the Refrigerator. Food to Go. Cooking. Cooking Equipment. Measurements and Containers. Supermarket. Restaurant. Order, Eat, Pay. 8. CLOTHING. Street Clothes. Sleepwear, Underwear, and Swimwear. Shoes and Accessories. Describing Clothes. Fabrics and Patterns. Buying, Wearing, and Caring for Clothes. Sewing and Laundry. 9. TRANSPORTATION. Vehicles and Traffic Sings. Parts of a Car. Taking a Road Trip. Airport. Taking a Flight. Public Transportation. Up, Around, Over. 10. HEALTH. The Human Body. Injuries, Symptoms, and Illnesses. Hurting and Healing. Hospital. Medical Center. Pharmacy. Soap, Comb, Floss. 11. WORK. Jobs 1. Jobs 2. Jobs 3. Farm. Office. Factory. Hotel. Tools and Supplies 1. Tools and Supplies 2. Drill, Sand, Paint. 12. EARTH AND SPACE. Weather. The Earth's Surface. The Environment: Energy, Pollution, and Natural Disasters. The United States and Canada. The World. The Universe. 13. ANIMALS, PLANTS, AND HABITATS. Garden. Desert. Rain Forest. Grasslands. Polar Lands. Sea. Woodlands. 14. SCHOOL SUBJECTS. Math. Science. Writing. Explore, Rule, Invent. US Government and Citizenship. 15. THE ARTS. Fine Arts. Performing Arts. Instruments. Film, TV, and Music. 16. RECREATION. Beach. Camping. City Park. Places to Visit. Indoor Sports and Fitness. Outdoor Sports and Fitness. Winter Sports. Games, Toys, and Hobbies. Camera, Stereo, DVD. Holidays and Celebrations.