Spanish in The Books Store

An unparalleled reference to the world around us. 4,800 color illustrations show what other dictionaries can only describe in black and white text. From the parts of a honeybee to the parts of a bulldozer, the scope and depth is immense.

Each key word and phrase is connected to a detailed illustration making identification quick and accurate. The clear, concise illustrations are organized into a series of fully indexed sections.

Using The Firefly Spanish/English Visual Dictionary makes finding and translating the names of thousands of terms is fun, accurate, easy and fast.

The dictionaries cover: - Astronomy and Earth - Flora, fauna and humans - Food, Kitchen and around the House - Gardening, clothing, articles - Arts and architecture - Communications, transport and machinery - Energy, science and society - Sports and games.

Dive into the tales of Spain-in Spanish and in English!

In Stories from Spain/Historias de España, we've placed the Spanish and English stories side by side--lado a lado--so you can practice and improve your reading skills in your new language while enjoying the support of your native language. This way, you'll avoid the inconvenience of constantly having to look up unfamiliar words and expressions in a dictionary. Read as much as you can understand, and then look to the facing page for help. As you read, you can check your comprehension by comparing the two versions of the story. You'll also find a bilingual vocabulary list at the end of the book, so you'll have a handy reference for new words.

Stories from Spain/Historias de España allows you to explore Spain's rich history. It included 18 well-known Spanish legends that chronicle almost 1,000 years of Spanish history. These tales will introduce you to an array of characters as dynamic and colorful as the country that gave birth to them. Moors, kings, nobles, rogues, and pirates are among those who will make these pages come alive for you! As you read these stories side by side, you will be not only fine-tuning your language skills but also gaining insight into the rich cultural heritage of the Spanish people.