Literally : amazing words and where they come from
Skipworth, Patrick2020
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This picture book 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.
Main title:
Literally : amazing words and where they come from / by Patrick Skipworth ; illustrated by Nicholas Stevenson.
Imprint:
Tonbridge, Kent : What on Earth Publishing, 2020.
Collation:
32 pages : colour illustrations, map ; 27 x 28 cm.
ISBN:
9781912920174
Dewey class:
422
Language:
English
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BRN:
370923
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumaris Library | Junior Non-Fiction Language & Literature | J 422 SKI | Onloan - Due: 30 Sep 2024 |