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Wonderful words that tell a tale / Tom Read Wilson ; illustrated by Ian Morris.
"Every word in our language has a fascinating tale to tell! Did you know that an 'astronaut' is a 'star sailor' in Ancient Greek? Or that 'ukulele' means a 'jumping flea' in Hawaiian? Open this book to share in Tom Read Wilson's extraordinary enthusiasm for etymology, and allow his alphabet of rhymes and stories to entertain you from the first page to the last!"--Page [4] of cover.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780711291645 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 0711291640 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 9780711291638 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 0711291632 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 112 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
- Publisher: Beverly, MA ; words & pictures, an imprint of The Quarto Group, 2024.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "An etymological exploration of over 100 everyday words"--Cover. |
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| Subject: | English language > Etymology. |
Available copies
- 1 of 2 copies available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erlanger Branch | J 422 WiLs (Text) | 33126026753768 | J New Nonfiction | Checked out | 02/10/2025 |
| Independence Branch | J 422 WiLs (Text) | 33126026753776 | J New Nonfiction | Available | - |