Literally : amazing words and where they come from
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Author
Contributors
Stevenson, Nicholas, illustrator.
Published
Kent, United Kingdom : What on Earth Books, [2020].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Status
Wasatch County Library - Childrens Non Fiction - Main Floor Childrens Area
E Language Ski
1 available
E Language Ski
1 available
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Wasatch County Library - Childrens Non Fiction - Main Floor Childrens Area | E Language Ski | Available |
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Published
Kent, United Kingdom : What on Earth Books, [2020].
Language
English
Notes
Description
A stunning nonfiction picture book about the global diversity hidden in the English language. Did you know that English words come from all over the world and that their meanings have changed along their journey? Our word 'zero' comes from the Arabic word for empty space. 'Companion' is from the Latin for with bread. With simple descriptions and dazzling, evocative and witty illustrations, this is a fascinating introduction to the rich history and cultural diversity of our language. Words included: orchestra (Japanese); zero (Arabic); guru (Sanskrit); ukulele (Hawaiian); jaguar (Tupi); royalty (Norman French); companion (Latin); kookaburra (Wradjuri); worm (Old English); mummy (Persian); caribou (Algonquin); safari (Swahili).
Target Audience
7-10,Brodart.
Target Audience
2-5,Brodart.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Skipworth, P., & Stevenson, N. (2020). Literally: amazing words and where they come from . What on Earth Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Skipworth, Patrick and Nicholas, Stevenson. 2020. Literally: Amazing Words and Where They Come From. What on Earth Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Skipworth, Patrick and Nicholas, Stevenson. Literally: Amazing Words and Where They Come From What on Earth Books, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Skipworth, Patrick,, and Nicholas Stevenson. Literally: Amazing Words and Where They Come From What on Earth Books, 2020.
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