In a Word: 750 Words and Their Fascinating Stories and Origins
Autor Rosalie Baker Ilustrat de Tom Lopesen Limba Engleză Hardback – 30 noi 2003 – vârsta de la 9 până la 16 ani
What's in a word? A lot, as IN A WORD tells us! Words travel through time and evolve—-taking on new characteristics, new meanings, and providing fascinating tales of people, places, and times long ago. Each entry of IN A WORD tells its tale in a witty short-story style, often accompanied by fun illustrations.
Though several of the entries in the book provide the kind of linguistic details found in the finest dictionaries, IN A WORD's lively, anecdotal style makes it more entertaining than a traditional reference book. It's a perfect addition to any family home, or as a gift.
The book also comes with a language chart and index. With an introduction by a linguistics scholar.
Though several of the entries in the book provide the kind of linguistic details found in the finest dictionaries, IN A WORD's lively, anecdotal style makes it more entertaining than a traditional reference book. It's a perfect addition to any family home, or as a gift.
The book also comes with a language chart and index. With an introduction by a linguistics scholar.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780812627107
ISBN-10: 0812627105
Pagini: 221
Ilustrații: B&W illustrations throughout
Dimensiuni: 186 x 235 x 22 mm
Greutate: 0.52 kg
Ediția:American.
Editura: Cricket Books
ISBN-10: 0812627105
Pagini: 221
Ilustrații: B&W illustrations throughout
Dimensiuni: 186 x 235 x 22 mm
Greutate: 0.52 kg
Ediția:American.
Editura: Cricket Books
Descriere
Each word or phrase used today had a beginning - a reason for being coined. Words travel through time and evolve, taking on new characteristics, new meanings, and fascinating tales of people, places, and events. Applaud, for example, goes back to ancient Rome, when an actor would turn to the audience and demand "Plaudite!" ("Clap!") This fun book contains 750 word origins written in a witty short-story style. Many of the words are accompanied by "P.S.'s," that provide details about a word's history and usage. Witty illustrations by Tom Lopes showcase many of the words' visual connections. The book comes with a language chart, an index, and an introduction by a linguistics scholar.