LITERALLY AMAZING WORDS AND WHERE THEY CAME FROM

LITERALLY AMAZING WORDS AND WHERE THEY CAME FROM

SKIPWORTH, PATRICK / STEVENSON, NICHOLAS

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Editorial:
WHAT ON EARTH
Idioma:
Castellano
Año de edición:
2020
Materia
Inglés Intantil
ISBN:
978-1-912920-17-4
Páginas:
32
Ancho:
283 mm
Alto:
272 mm
Encuadernación:
Tapa dura
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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.
This stunning picture books explores the extraordinary stories behind the global origins of some ordinary-seeming words Did you know that karaoke is an orchestra without any musicians, or that a companion is someone to share your lunch with? The stories behind everyday English words are a treasure trove of unexpected stories. Discover the global connections that have shaped the English language in this ingenious book packed with dazzling painted illustrations.

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