Author(s): Rosalie Baker,Tom Lopes
Format: Hardback
No. of Pages: 250
Publisher: Cricket Books, a division of Carus Publishing Co
Language: English
Date Published: 2003-12-26
Dimensions: 186 x 228 x 26mm
Publication City/Country: Chicago, United States
Edition: American
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What's in a word? A lot, as IN A WORD tells us! Words travel through time and evolve---taking on new characteristics, new meanings, and providing fascinating tales of people, places, and times long ago. Each entry of IN A WORD tells its tale in a witty short-story style, often accompanied by fun illustrations. Though several of the entries in the book provide the kind of linguistic details found in the finest dictionaries, IN A WORD's lively, anecdotal style makes it more entertaining than a traditional reference book. It's a perfect addition to any family home, or as a gift.

The book also comes with a language chart and index. With an introduction by a linguistics scholar.