Firefly Five Language Visual Dictionary 2E Book

Table of Contents

ASTRONOMY

Celestial bodies

solar system, planets and satellites, Sun, Moon, meteorite, comet, star, galaxy

Astronomical 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 observatory

Astronautics

space probe, spacesuit, international space station, space shuttle, space launcher

EARTH

Geography

configuration of the continents, cartography, remote sensing

Geology

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, desert

Meteorology

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, precipitation

Environment

vegetation and biosphere, food chain, hydrologic cycle, greenhouse effect, air pollution, land pollution, water pollution, acid rain, selective sorting of waste

VEGETABLE KINGDOM

plant cell, lichen, moss, algae, mushroom, fern, plant, leaf, flower, fruit, cereal, grape, tree, conifer

ANIMALKINGDOM

Evolution of life

origin and evolution of species

Simple organisms and echinoderms

animal celt, unicellulars, sponge, echinoderms

Insects and arachnids

butterfly, honeybee, examples of insects, examples of arachnids, spider

Mollusks

snail, univalve shell, bivalve shell, octopus

Crustaceans

lobster

Fishes

cartilaginous fish, bony fish

Amphibians

frog, examples of amphibians

Reptiles

snake, turtle, examples of reptiles

Birds

bird, examples of birds

Insectivorous mammals

mole, examples of insectivorous mammals

Rodents and lagomorphs

rodent, examples of rodents, rodents' and lagomorphs' jaws, examples of lagomorphs

Ungulate mammals

horse, examples of hoofs, examples of ungulate mammals

Carnivorous mammals

dog, examples of dog breeds, cat, examples of cat breeds, examples of carnivorous mammals

Marine mammals

dolphin, examples of marine mammals

Primate mammals

gorilla, examples of primates

Flying mammal

bat, examples of bats

Marsupial mammals

kangaroo, examples of marsupials

HUMAN BEING

Human body

man, woman

Anatomy

muscles, skeleton, teeth, blood circulation, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, nervous system, male reproductive organs, female reproductive organs, breast

Sense organs

touch, hearing, smell and taste, sight

FOOD AND KITCHEN

Food

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 fishes

Kitchen

packaging, kitchen, glassware, dinnerware, silverware, kitchen utensils, cooking utensils, domestic appliances, miscellaneous domestic appliances, coffee makers

HOUSE

Site

exterior of a house, pool

Elements of a house

exterior door, lock, window

Structure of a house

main rooms, frame, roof truss, foundation, wood flooring, textile floor coverings, stairs, step

Heating

wood burning, forced air heating system, forced hot water system, heat pump, auxiliary heating

Air conditioning

air-conditioning appliances

Plumbing

plumbing system, pedestal-type sump pump, septic tank, bathroom, toilet, water-heater tank, faucets, fittings, examples of branching

Electricity

distribution panel, network connection, electricity meter, contact devices, lighting

House furniture

armchair, side chair, seats, table, storage furniture, bed, children's furniture, window accessories, lights, domestic appliances, household equipment

DO IT YOURSELF AND GARDENING

Do-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 stepladders

Gardening

pleasure garden, miscellaneous equipment, seeding and planting tools, hand tools, tools for loosening the earth, watering tools, pruning and cutting tools, lawn care

CLOTHING

elements 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, sportswear

PERSONAL ADORNMENT AND ARTICLES

Personal adornment

jewelry, nail care, makeup, body care, hairdressing

Personal articles

shaving, dental care, contact lenses, eyeglasses, leather goods, handbags, luggage, smoking accessories, umbrellas and stick

ARTS AND ARCHITECTURE

Fine arts

museum, painting and drawing, wood carving

Architecture

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 houses

Graphic arts

printing, relief printing process, intaglio printing process, lithography, fine bookbinding

Performing arts

movie theatre, sound stage, theater

Music

traditional musical instruments, musical notation, musical accessories, symphony orchestra, examples of instrumental groups, stringed instruments, keyboard instruments, wind instruments, percussion instruments, electronic instruments

Crafts

sewing, knitting machine, knitting, bobbin lace, embroidery, weaving, pottery

COMMUNICATIONS AND OFFICE AUTOMATION

Communications

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 telephone

Office 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), stationery

TRANSPORT AND MACHINERY

Road 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, bicycle

Rail transport

passenger station, railroad station, types of passenger cars, high-speed train, diesel-electric locomotive, car, yard, railroad track, highway crossing, subway, streetcar

Maritime 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 system

Air 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 helicopters

Handling

material handling, cranes, container

Heavy machinery

bulldozer, wheel loader, scraper, hydraulic shovel, grader, dump truck, tractor, agricultural machinery

ENERGY

Geothermal and fossil energy

production of electricity from geothermal energy, thermal energy, coal mine, oil

Hydroelectricity

hydroelectric complex, generator unit, examples of dams, steps in production of electricity, electricity transmission, tidal power plant

Nuclear 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 reactor

Solar energy

solar cell, flat-plate solar collector, solar-cell system, solar furnace, production of electricity from solar energy, solar powered house

Wind energy

windmill, wind turbines and electricity production

SCIENCE

Chemistry

matter, chemical elements, chemistry symbols, laboratory equipment

Physics: mechanics

gearing systems, double pulley system, lever

Physics: electricity and magnetism

magnetism, parallel electrical circuit, generators, dry cells, electronics

Physics: optics

electromagnetic spectrum, wave, color synthesis, vision, lenses, pulsed ruby laser, prism binoculars, telescopic sight, magnifying glass and microscopes

Measuring devices

measurement of temperature, measurement of time, measurement of weight, measurement of length, measurement of distance, measurement of thickness, measurement of angles

Scientific symbols

international system of units, biology, mathematics, geometry, geometrical shapes

SOCIETY

City

agglomeration, downtown, cross section of a street, office building, shopping center, department store, convention center, restaurant, self-service restaurant/cafeteria, hotel, common symbols

Justice

prison, court

Economy and finance

examples of currency abbreviations, money and modes of payment, bank

Education

library, school

Religion

chronology of religions, Catholic church, synagogue, mosque

Politics

heraldry, flags

Weapons

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 submarine

Safety

fire prevention, crime prevention, ear protection, eye protection, head protection, respiratory system protection, foot protection, safety symbols

Health

ambulance, first aid equipment, first aid kit, clinical thermometers, blood pressure monitor, hospital, walking aids, wheelchair, forms of medications

Family

family relationships

SPORTS AND GAMES

Sports facilities

sports complex, scoreboard, competition

Track and field

arena, jumping, throwing

Ball sports

baseball, softball, cricket, field hockey, soccer, rugby, American football, Canadian football, netball, basketball, volleyball, handball

Racket sports

table tennis, badminton, racquetball, squash, tennis

Gymnastics

rhythmic gymnastics, trampoline, gymnastics

Aquatic and nautical sports

water polo, diving, swimming, sailing, sailboard, canoe-kayak: whitewater, rowing and scuffing, canoe-kayak: flatwater racing, water skiing, surfing, scuba diving

Combat sports

boxing, wrestling, judo, karate, kung fu, jujitsu, aikido, kendo, sumo, fencing

Strength Sports

weightlifting, fitness equipment

Equestrian sports

show-jumping, riding, dressage, horse racing: turf, horse racing: harness racing, polo

Precision and accuracy sports

archery, shotgun shooting, riffle shooting, pistol shooting, billiards, lawn bowling, petanque, bowling, golf

Cycling

road racing, mountain biking, track cycling, BMX

Motor sports

car racing, motorcycling, personal watercraft, snowmobile

Winter 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, snowshoes

Sports on wheels

skateboarding, in-line skating

Aerial sports

hang gliding, glider, ballooning

Mountain sports

rock climbing

Outdoor leisure

camping, knots, fishing, hunting

Games

dice and dominoes, cards, board games, jigsaw puzzle, mah-jongg, video entertainment system, darts, roulette table, slot machine, soccer table