Where Words Come From
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Where Do Words Come From Smart Ways For Your Kids To Build Vocabulary By Using Etymology
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Author : Kelley Kolda
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2021-05-06
Where Do Words Come From Smart Ways For Your Kids To Build Vocabulary By Using Etymology written by Kelley Kolda and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-05-06 with categories.
Before a child can learn to read, they need to have a good, well-rounded understanding of basic words and what they mean. And while that may sound a bit overwhelming, there are very easy ways that you can build a preschooler's vocabulary and introduce early reading concepts. In fact, you probably do a whole lot of them normally, throughout the course of your day or week without even noticing it. The English language is made up of words from different places, events, and periods of time. Each of those words has an exciting story to tell us about where, when, how, and why they came about. This book is packed with easy-to-understand definitions and awesome word origin stories. With this dictionary for kids, you can understand the history and meaning of English words, improve your vocabulary and spelling, and learn to play with language. This unique dictionary for kids includes: Roots & branches―Learn about the building blocks that make up words, called roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Kid-friendly definitions―Look up definitions designed for your reading level in this dictionary for kids. Word tidbits―Find out where your favorite food words got their start, from bacon to marshmallow, spaghetti, yogurt, and beyond. Buy now.
Where Words Come From
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Author : Fred Sedgwick
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2009-05-10
Where Words Come From written by Fred Sedgwick and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-05-10 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Did you know that 'aardvark' comes from the South African for 'earth pig'? Or that 'assassin' actually comes from the Arabic for 'smoker of hashish'? This book explains why 'bungalow' comes from Hindi and what exactly 'hello' is short for. It is an invaluable guide to the fascinating origins of everyday words. There are literally tens of thousands of English words with entertaining and engaging stories behind them. Tackling the topic in an anecdotal and yet thorough manner, Fred Sedgwick's pithy, interesting, upbeat and approachable Where Words Come From is the etymological dictionary for everyone, a book to inspire wonder, debate and laughter.
Word Origins
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Author : John Ayto
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2009-01-01
Word Origins written by John Ayto and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-01-01 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
The average contemporary English speaker knows 50,000 words. Yet stripped down to its origins, this apparently huge vocabulary is in reality much smaller, derived from Latin, French and the Germanic languages. It is estimated that every year, 800 neologisms are added to the English language: acronyms (nimby), blended words (motel), and those taken from foreign languages (savoir-faire). Laid out in an A-Z format with detailed cross references, and written in a style that is both authoritative and accessible, Word Origins is a valuable historical guide to the English language.
Where Do Words Come From
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Author : Jeff Zwiers
language : en
Publisher: Reycraft Books
Release Date : 2021-11-28
Where Do Words Come From written by Jeff Zwiers and has been published by Reycraft Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-28 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Words are everywhere. But do you know where your favorite words come from? Maybe they plop to the ground from high up in the sky! Or maybe workers piece them together in big factories. Or maybe they come from a one-of-a-kind word-maker . . . but who could that be? Vivid letter-filled illustrations explore imaginative ways words are made as this book shares the secret to creating new words.
Dictionary Of Word Origins
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Author : Joseph T Shipley
language : en
Publisher: Open Road Media
Release Date : 2021-10-26
Dictionary Of Word Origins written by Joseph T Shipley and has been published by Open Road Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-26 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This extensive reference volume presents the etymological history of thousands of English words. The story of how words come to be is the story of how humans think, and how we fashion our civilizations. Words can be the product of long and intertwining histories, migrations from other languages, or new coinages of science or slang. This diversity of origins is part of what gives the English language its beauty and power. In Dictionary of Word Origins, etymologist Joseph T. Shipley provides a fascinating window into the evolution of modern English, from the onomatopoetic aspect of “abash” to the animalistic origins of “zodiac.”
Where Words Come From
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Author : Jack Umstatter
language : en
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Release Date : 2003-11-01
Where Words Come From written by Jack Umstatter and has been published by Turtleback Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-11-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
An alphabetical exploration of various words, both proper and slang, explaining their origins, meaning, and changes in usage.
Word Origins
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Author : Dhirendra Verma
language : en
Publisher: Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd
Release Date : 1999
Word Origins written by Dhirendra Verma and has been published by Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with English categories.
Once Upon A Word
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Author : Jess Zafarris
language : en
Publisher: Rockridge Press
Release Date : 2020-02-25
Once Upon A Word written by Jess Zafarris and has been published by Rockridge Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-25 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Where do words come from?--Learning new words by understanding their stories The English language is made up of words from different places, events, and periods of time. Each of those words has an exciting story to tell us about where, when, how, and why they came about. Once Upon a Word is packed with easy-to-understand definitions and awesome word-origin stories. With this dictionary for kids, you can understand the history and meaning of English words, improve your vocabulary and spelling, and learn to play with language. Explore how weird words like gnome, fun words like zombie, and common words like caterpillar came to exist. Discover why some words sound funnier than others (like cackle, sizzle, and twang) and why some groups of words start with the same few letters (like hydrate, hydrogen, and fire hydrant). In this dictionary for kids, there's a whole world of English words to uncover! This unique dictionary for kids includes: Roots & branches--Learn about the building blocks that make up words, called roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Kid-friendly definitions--Look up definitions designed for your reading level in this dictionary for kids. Word snack--Find out where your favorite food words got their start, from bacon to marshmallow, spaghetti, yogurt, and beyond. See how the English language evolved--from its beginnings to today--with this colorful dictionary for kids.
Where Words Come From
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Author : Fred Sedgwick
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2009-07-10
Where Words Come From written by Fred Sedgwick and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-10 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
An invaluable guide to the fascinating origins of everyday words crafted into pithy annecdotes and facts.
Word Origins
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Author : Wilfred John Funk
language : en
Publisher: Wings
Release Date : 1998
Word Origins written by Wilfred John Funk and has been published by Wings this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
From a highly respected name in reference literature, an easy-to-access, dependable sourcebook on the origin and development of thousands of words, each word has been thoroughly checked by ranking linguists and the information is presented in a manner as entertaining as fiction, An Outlet bestseller in previous editions. 432 pages. 6 X 9.
