The Firefly Visual Dictionary Book

ASTRONOMY

Celestial bodies

solar system, planets and moons, 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, precipitations

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,
alga, mushroom, fem, plant, leaf, flower fruit, cereal, grape, tree, conifer

ANIMAL KINGDOM

Evolution of life

origin and evolution of species

Simple organisms and echinoderms

animal cell, 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, rodent's and lagomorph's jaws, examples of lagomorphs

Ungulate mammals

horse, examples of hoofs, examples of ungulate mammals

Carnivorous mammals

dog, dog breeds, cat, 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, variety 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

Location

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 firing, forced warm-air 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: screwing 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 ancient costume, 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, umbrella 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 theater, 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 po