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Literally

Amazing Words and Where They Come From

by Patrick Skipworth and Nicholas Stevenson
Hardback
Age range: 6 to 11 years old Publication Date: 05/05/2020
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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).

ISBN:
9781912920181
9781912920181
Category:
Educational: English language & literacy
Age range:
6 to 11 years old
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
05-05-2020
Language:
English
Publisher:
What on Earth Books
Country of origin:
United States
Dimensions (mm):
264.16x274.32mm
Patrick Skipworth

Patrick Skipworth studied Classics and Linguistics in London and the Netherlands, connecting the dots between ancient cultures, their histories and their languages.

Today, Patrick is a children’s book editor, but likes to write his own stories when he can. Some of his favourite topics are prehistoric bugs, super-intelligent robots and legends from far away places.

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