Book
Literally : amazing words and where they come from / by Patrick Skipworth ; illustrated by Nicholas Stevenson.
Record details
- ISBN: 1912920182
- ISBN: 9781912920181
- Physical Description: 32 pages : colour illustrations, colour map
- Publisher: Tonbridge, Kent, United Kingdom : What on Earth Books, 2020.
Content descriptions
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 26.21 |
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| Subject: | English language > Etymology > Juvenile literature. English language > Foreign elements > Juvenile literature. Vocabulary > Juvenile literature. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | J 422 Ski | 31681020154753 | JNONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Explores the global diversity hidden in the English language by explaining the origins of words like "ukulele," "zero," and "safari." - Baker & Taylor
A celebration of the global diversity hidden within the English language reveals how English words came from all over the world and have changed throughout history, sharing engaging examples of everyday words that originated in different cultures. Illustrations. - Ingram Publishing Services
A stunning nonfiction picture book about the global diversity hidden in the English language - Ingram Publishing Services
A stunning non-fiction picture book about the origins of the English Language. Youâll be surprised at the global and cultural diversity hidden in the words we use every day!
Did you know that English words come from all over the world? And often their meanings have changed over time? Find out about the journeys of a selection of words from the English Language in this amazing visual resource. Each word is paired with a two-page spread illustration, which takes inspiration from the origins of the word itself.
Author Patrick Skipworth has carefully selected words with a diversity of origins from all around the globe: some are derived from phrases (âcompanionâ â the Latin for âwith breadâ), some from actions or behaviours (âcaribouâ â meaning âsnow shovelerâ in Miâkmaq, an indigenous language of eastern Canada), and some from sounds or onomatopoeia (âKookaburraâ â Australian Aboriginal languages).
With simple descriptions and dazzling, evocative and witty illustrations, this is a fascinating introduction to the rich history and cultural diversity of our language. The perfect book for budding linguists aged 7 - 11 to learn about the origins and meanings of the English language.
- Perseus Publishing
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).
