Rosalie Baker, Tom Lopes
In a Word: 750 Words and Their Fascinating Stories and Origins
Hardcover
(Cricket Books Dec. 26, 2003)
, 1st Edition edition
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.
- ISBN
- 0812627105 / 9780812627107
- Pages
- 250
- Weight
- 19.2 oz.
- Dimensions
- 7.2 x 1.0
in.