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Tom Read Wilson is here to take us on a rip-roaring tour through some of the most astonishing and amusing words in the English language with Every Word Tells a Story.
See how the English language evolved in this extraordinary etymological exploration. From eponyms and toponyms to verbs and the frequentative suffix, Tom Read Wilson knows even the most ordinary-sounding word can have the most surprising story behind it!
Did you know, for instance, that:
Each fascinating word is explored through a quirky, amusing story alongside the etymology, word origin and definition.
Paired with beautiful, characterful illustrations by Ian Morris, Every Word Tells a Story is a perfect book for young wordsmiths, encouraging kids and adults alike to have fun whilst learning about language.
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In Every Word Tells a Story, each fascinating word is explored through a quirky, amusing story alongside the extraordinary etymology, word origin and a definition.
Weight | 0.734 kg |
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Dimensions | 27 × 21 × 1.9 cm |
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Cover | Hardback |
Pages | 112 |
Language | English |
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Dewey | 422 (edition:23) |
Readership | Children – juvenile / Code: J |
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