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: karaoke (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)
General
| Imprint: |
What on Earth Books
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
May 2020 |
| Authors: |
Patrick Skipworth
|
| Illustrators: |
Nicholas Stevenson
|
| Dimensions: |
265 x 275 x 10mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
32 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-912920-17-4 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
1-912920-17-4 |
| Barcode: |
9781912920174 |
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