A fun-filled, entertaining, and informative reference, 1,000 Words is filled with over 1,000 humorous illustrations to enhance acquisition of foreign language vocabulary for children ages 8 through 12. The 27 scenes present familiar words in the context of a child"s everyday life, and are organized by topics of interest, including sports, music, home life, and hobbies. Key objects are labeled in dual languages for easy identification.Berlitz Kids 1,000 Words features: -- Over 1,000 humorous illustrations to attract the older reader -- 27 scenes or topics of interest to kids -- Words introduced in context -- Pictures to extend children"s interest in new objects, such as cars and trucks -- Scenes to invite conversation between parent and child