Tom Read Wilson is here to take us on a rip-roaring tour through some of the most astonishing and amusing words in the English language with Every Word Tells a Story. See how the English language evolved in this extraordinary exploration of the origins of everyday words. Full of funny stories and fascinating facts, Tom Read Wilson knows even the most ordinary-sounding word can have the most surprising story behind it! Did you know, for instance, that: The word 'bloomers' comes from Amelia Bloomer, who was a women's rights activist and owner and editor of the first U.S. newspaper edited by and for women, who wanted to move more freely in her knickers? Or that the word 'daisy' comes from the Old English daeges eage, meaning 'day's eye', because the petals of a daisy open at dawn and close at dusk? The word 'easel' comes from the Dutch word 'ezel', meaning donkey, because both are depenable and suitable for carrying a load? Or that English nicknames for police officers, 'bobbies' and 'peelers', both come from the names of Sir Robert Peel, British prime minister in the 1800s and creator of the first modern police force? Each fascinating word is explored through a quirky, amusing story alongside the etymology, word origin and definition. Paired with beautiful, characterful illustrations by Ian Morris, Every Word Tells a Story is a perfect book for young wordsmiths, encouraging kids and adults alike to have fun whilst learning about language.

Children can explore their world with this fun first dictionary and learn the names of various things around them. Each page is packed with pictures and things to find and talk about. These books are hard back with full colour illustrations.

Kinders kan hulle wêreld met hierdie prettige eerste woordeboek verken en die name van allerlei dinge rondom hulle leer. Elke bladsy is vol prente en dinge om te soek en oor te praat. Dié boeke is hardeband met volkleur illustrasies.

One in a series of illustrated dictionaries for children, this volume focuses on prehistoric life. It contains around 850 entries all alphabetically arranged and special features to encourage usage and understanding.

Discover the fun in language learning at an early age. This durable, chunky board book is full of useful first words with each page covering a popular theme, such as food, animals or the bedtime routine. Simply lift each brightly illustrated flap together to uncover the word beneath.

Discover the fun in language learning at an early age. This durable, chunky board book is full of useful first Spanish words with each page covering a popular theme, such as food, animals or the bedtime routine. Simply lift each brightly illustrated flap together to uncover the Spanish word beneath. There is a pronunciation guide and translation of each Spanish word to help learners at home.

The "Milet Picture Dictionary "is a vibrant and original picture dictionary for young children -- an educational and visual treat. It features beautiful, painterly artwork -- something completely new in a picture dictionary -- so the child's creativity will be stimulated while they learn words. Objects are set in their contexts and clearly identified, and selected objects are featured separately for emphasis and word practice. All key subjects are covered, including: home, school, food, colors, shapes, plants, animals, clothing, sports, -music and others. The dictionary comes in English and an extensive, exciting range of bilingual editions.

Bilingual Editions -- $14.95
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Chinese-English: 1-84059-350-4
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Kurdish-English: 1-84059-365-2
Portuguese-English: 1-84059-357-1
Russian-English: 1-84059-358-X
Somali-English: 1-84059-359-8
Spanish-English: 1-84059-360-1
Turkish-English: 1-84059-361-X
Urdu-English: 1-84059-362-8
Vietnamese-English: 1-84059-363-6

A photographic guide to 3000 key words and phrases in Ukrainian with English translations. 3000 . This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect English language companion and guide to life and culture in the British Isles for Ukrainian speakers. . . Everyday words are arranged in themes with carefully selected up-to-date images to illustrate key words. A helpful index allows you to find words quickly. . . 3,000 essential words and phrases for modern life in the UK are at your fingertips with topics covering food and drink, home life, work and school, shopping, sport and leisure, transport, health, and the environment. 3000 , , , , , , ' . Great care has been given to represent modern British culture and enhance your experience of the UK and its people, including customs, celebrations, and festivals. , , , . Plus, you can download free English audio files to hear native speakers pronounce the word for each image and perfect your pronunciation, available from collinsdictionary.com/resources#visual , , , , collinsdictionary.com/resources#visual

A comprehensive picture dictionary for young language learners. Here are over 700 useful words arranged into popular, everyday themes. Essential phrases and practical grammar tips accompany the young learner as they boost conversation skills and start speaking Spanish ... out loud! Each vocabulary word is clearly illustrated in full colour. A translation and simple pronunciation guide is given for each word. Alphabetical English-Spanish and Spanish-English word lists at the end of the book. The perfect book for giving children a confident start in Spanish!

Delightful illustrations and clear definitions combine to make this the ideal first dictionary for young children. Words are shown in context to help children understand how they are used, and colourful alphabet strips along the edges of the pages aid navigation. There's also user-friendly information on how to use a dictionary, simple explanations of word classes, and plenty of tips on grammar and spelling.

A colourful book containing 1000 words to learn and featuring characters from the Disney universe

The ultimate ABC book for beginners with over 2,500 words and 1,000 pictures! Airplane Baron von Crow is an airplane pilot. He is a daredevil who zooms through the air. Be more careful, Baron! Join Lowly Worm, Hilda Hippo and the Bear, Cat and Bunny families on an ABC adventure! With thousands of pictures, stories, and new words to explore, this one-of-a-kind treasure is a favourite with parents and children alike. 'An awe-inspiring legacy.' Dapo Adeola 'Treasure troves of detail.' Chris Mould 'A delight.' Sara Ogilvie 'What a talent.' David Tazzyman 'The epitome of charm.' Sheena Dempsey 'One of my favourite illustrators.' Allen Fatimaharan 'So much fun.' Neal Layton 'Zen-like chaos.' Rikin Parekh 'Extraordinarily detailed illustrations.' Arthur Robins

A comprehensive picture dictionary for young language learners. Here are over 700 useful words arranged into popular, everyday themes. Essential phrases and practical grammar tips accompany the young learner as they boost conversation skills and start speaking French ... out loud! Each vocabulary word is clearly illustrated in full colour. A translation and simple pronunciation guide is given for each word. Alphabetical English-French and French-English word lists at the end of the book. The perfect book for giving children a confident start in French!

Discover 100 vehicles and machines in the colourful First Picture Dictionary: Things That Go

The perfect children's gift book to last the whole year Discover a wonderful word every day! A year's worth of intriguing words, including ones that reflect the changing seasons and link to the date or month on which they appear. - suffragette on International Women's Day - rewild on Earth Day - empathise on International Day of Friendship Beautifully illustrated by Julia Murray with a ribbon marker, it explains what the words mean, how to say them and where they came from. Never be lost for words again...

A classic with children, their parents and their teachers! Specially designed for young learners, the full-colour Longman Picture Dictionary is ideal for use in school or at home and is available in both British and American English. Fun tasks and on-the-page activities help children build vocabulary and develop basic dictionary and reference skills. With its attractive format and amusing illustrations, children will go back to it again and again!.

Arranged thematically, this illustrated thesaurus has over 2,000 amazing, useful and unusual words to inspire children writing stories. Topics include Getting around, How are you feeling? Heroes and villains and lots more, with lists of synonyms, opposites and tips on describing things. Includes simple word games and links to useful websites.

The Smart-Kids Picture Dictionary has more than 500 words aimed at growing a child's vocabulary from Grade R to Grade 2. Fun, full-colour illustrations feature the lovable Smart-Kids characters in 14 themed contexts. This dictionary may be used with other Smart-Kids products or as a separate resource.