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Wonderful Words That Tell a Tale

- An etymological exploration of over 100 everyday words
Af: Tom Read Wilson Engelsk Hardback

Wonderful Words That Tell a Tale

- An etymological exploration of over 100 everyday words
Af: Tom Read Wilson Engelsk Hardback
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From everyone''s favourite wordsmith Tom Read Wilson comes another breath-taking adventure through the English language. Discover the fascinating origin stories behind the everyday words we use in this delightful follow-up to Every Word Tells a Story.

Did you know that:
 

  • The word ''astronaut'' means ''star sailor'' in Ancient Greek?
  • Or that the word ''fart'' comes from the world''s oldest language, Sanskrit, in the form of ''pard''?
  • Or, that the word ''volcano'' comes from the Roman god of fire Vulcan?


Unlock a whole new side to language in this abundant literary adventure. The etymological route, definition and word origin are explored for four words from every letter of the alphabet, unlocking over 100 wonderful word tales. One word per letter is brought to life with an extended poem that can be read or enjoyed aloud, making this a wonderful book to read alone or share with friends and family.

Every word is paired with timeless, characterful watercolour illustrations by Ian Morris. Wonderful Words to Tell a Tale is a journey into the English language through beautiful stories and artwork, a venture to be dipped into and enjoyed over and over again.

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From everyone''s favourite wordsmith Tom Read Wilson comes another breath-taking adventure through the English language. Discover the fascinating origin stories behind the everyday words we use in this delightful follow-up to Every Word Tells a Story.

Did you know that:
 

  • The word ''astronaut'' means ''star sailor'' in Ancient Greek?
  • Or that the word ''fart'' comes from the world''s oldest language, Sanskrit, in the form of ''pard''?
  • Or, that the word ''volcano'' comes from the Roman god of fire Vulcan?


Unlock a whole new side to language in this abundant literary adventure. The etymological route, definition and word origin are explored for four words from every letter of the alphabet, unlocking over 100 wonderful word tales. One word per letter is brought to life with an extended poem that can be read or enjoyed aloud, making this a wonderful book to read alone or share with friends and family.

Every word is paired with timeless, characterful watercolour illustrations by Ian Morris. Wonderful Words to Tell a Tale is a journey into the English language through beautiful stories and artwork, a venture to be dipped into and enjoyed over and over again.

Produktdetaljer
Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 112
ISBN-13: 9780711291638
Indbinding: Hardback
Udgave:
ISBN-10: 0711291632
Udg. Dato: 10 okt 2024
Længde: 18mm
Bredde: 277mm
Højde: 216mm
Forlag: Quarto Publishing PLC
Oplagsdato: 10 okt 2024
Forfatter(e): Tom Read Wilson
Forfatter(e) Tom Read Wilson


Kategori Børn og unge: opslagsværker: billedordbøger


ISBN-13 9780711291638


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Hardback


Sider 112


Udgave


Længde 18mm


Bredde 277mm


Højde 216mm


Udg. Dato 10 okt 2024


Oplagsdato 10 okt 2024


Forlag Quarto Publishing PLC

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