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First Words - Picture Wordbooks

GA4508 - DICTIONNAIRE VISUEL POUR TOUS: VU 2006 $67.95
Hardcover, 671 pp. ISBN:9782070510849
Designed for the younger learner of French, this visual technical dictionary contains 30,000 entries grouped into 14 thematic chapters with 6,000 color photographs and illustrations. Whether you are looking for the meaning of a term or the right term for something, you will easily find the answer either with the help of the index or by looking at the illustrated boards in the chapter of your interest. Also included is a special section with "2004 discoveries" on the newest technology.

BA4362 - MY FIRST FRENCH PICTURE DICTIONARY $19.95
I. Yates, Illustrated by N. Sharratt. Hardcover, 48 pp. ISBN:9780764154379
This lively illustrated dictionary is designed for children ages three and older. Through illustrations which are combined with bold and easy-to-read word labels and definitions, the younger students of French will learn to recognize vocabulary in two languages English and French. Words are grouped by themes, including clothes, toys, animals, foods, and more. Questions motivate them to talk about what they see and to familiarize them with the new vocabulary!

EDC7503 - FIRST FRENCH WORD BOOK $10.95
H. Armey and S. Cartwright. Hardcover, 48 pp. ISBN:9780794502959
Charmingly illustrated and accompanied by big, bold words, this book is perfect for beginning students. Taking place on Apple Tree Farm, readers learn about life on a farm as well as basic everyday words and expressions. Each page focuses on a particular theme, depicting new vocabulary and simple phrases. A 50-word flashcard set is also available for further practice.

  • EDC3750 - FIRST FRENCH FLASHCARDS $6.95

  • WORDS, WORDS, WORDS!

    This selection of French picture books, with their enticing illustrations, provides a wide range of learning opportunities for the young reader. These publications are excellent first vocabulary books, each containing a pronunciation guide and a French/English glossary.

    BILINGUAL FIRST BOOKS
    Illustrations by C. Beaton. Softcover, 24 pp. Ages 2 and up.
    Children will love to learn with these colorfully illustrated bilingual books.

    EDC016 - FRENCH DICTIONARY FOR BEGINNERS $12.95
    H. Davies, F. Holmes, softcover, 128 pp. ISBN:9780794502874
    This colorful, humorously illustrated dictionary was devised to make language learning easy and fun. It contains 2,000 everyday words and phrases which are grouped thematically. A simple grammar guide and an English/French glossary can be found in the back of the book. An enchanting way to discover new vocabulary.

    French Scholastic Dictionaries

    LA1244 - MAXI DÉBUTANTS $36.50
    Hardcover, 1083 pp. ISBN:9782033201586 in French Only
    This is a comprehensive dictionary designed to meet the needs of students from beginner to intermediate level. It corresponds closely to the official French language teaching methods. The dictionary is presented in a new way, listing information in a second column in order to familiarize the student with vertical reading.

    LA1771 - LAROUSSE STUDENT DICTIONARY $10.95
    French/English-English/French. 400 pp. ISBN:9782035420558
    This new dictionary with 80,000 translations and 55,000 words and phrases was designed specifically for beginners. It provides clear and comprehensive coverage of essential French vocabulary and grammar through hundreds of examples. The illustrated supplement includes topics such as grammar rules, irregular verb conjugation, practical conversation guidelines and correspondence. An excellent dictionary for your beginning classes and students.

    BA4585 - BARRON'S JUNIOR ILLUSTRATED DICTIONARY. $19.95
    French-English / English-French. J.C. Meyer. Hardcover, 180 pp. ISBN:9780812064582
    This 2,000 word dictionary is designed with the younger student in mind. Full-color illustrations animate the definitions and bilingual labels. Ages 7 and up.

    HM0911 - LAROUSSE ACTIVE DICTIONARY FOR BEGINNERS-BILINGUAL $15.95
    M.E. Buria, and S. Lemberg. Hardcover, 64pp. ISBN:9782035420916
    Sixteen lively and colorful themes will introduce the reader to 1,000 new words and phrases. Interactive puzzles, an audio CD to reinforce vocabulary, a pronunciation guide and thematic dictionary, and a 20-page bilingual dictionary make learning French, OR English, fun and effective. The 55-minute CD contains pronunciation for over 300 words in French and English.

    HM0954 - LAROUSSE PICTURE DICTIONARY WITH CD-BILINGUAL $13.95
    N. Diaz, and P. Brophy. Hardcover, 48pp. ISBN:9780828807364
    14 colorful spreads introduce the reader to over 250 vocabulary words, with reinforcement through interactive puzzles and songs. Perfect for K-2nd grade students.

    LA1198 - LAROUSSE DES DEBUTANTS $33.95
    French only. Nicole Rein Nikolaev. Hardcover, 610 pp. ISBN:9782035321640
    More than 6,200 entries with amusing and attractive full-color illustrations complete this excellent introduction to the French language for young readers. Sixteen pages of the book contain conjugation tables, pronunciation keys and simple phonetics. Illustrations are also included to make this volume a colorful work, of interest and useful to children.

    French Juvenile and Young Adult Encyclopedias

    HA19553 - ZOOM: Le monde d'aujourd'hui expliqué aux jeunes $55.50
    Hardcover, 253 pp. ISBN:9782012920064
    A wealth of information on different countries and their political systems, societies, inhabitants, economics, and geography is provided in this reference work to help French students understand the world. Areas covered are Russia, Kosovo, Israel, the Maghreb, Africa, Asia and China, Europe and the Euro, France. Also contained is a world atlas with colorful maps and a wealth of geographical information on countries, including climate, vegetation, languages, religions.

    COLLECTION MA PREMIÈRE ENCYCLOPÉDIE $19.50 EACH
    Hardcover, 128 pp.
    A wonderful collection for curious young readers! Expressive illustrations accompany short, informative texts on a wide range of topics. An excellent and entertaining first encyclopedia.
    LA1800 - Library Special Set of 11 books $209.95

    EXPLIQUÉ À... : Honest Answers to Hard Questions
    Why are there different religions? Why are people different colors? What happens after we die? Why are people starving in the world? Various well-known writers, scientists, and artists come together in this series to help younger readers better understand the difficult questions of life. Through a real-life conversational approach, the author answers the child's questions, with important words written in bold and clearly explained. Although intended for juveniles, these are great guides for adults.

    LAROUSSE: Collection Encyclopédie des Jeunes $34.95 Each Volume
    Let your readers travel the world and explore its creations, the locations of its countries and people. Help them discover music, art and literature, and of course, sports. Allow them to learn about the human body, energy and matter, the world and universe, mathematics and computers. And finally, to understand the history of France and the religious, social, and economical development of the world. This well illustrated, colorful collection of information will keep your students informed, educated, and entertained.

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