Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins
Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins

Author: John Ayto

Publisher: Franklin Watts

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780199108084

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Trialled and tested in schoolsFor the first time a comprehensive dictionary of word origins will be available for all school students.Each headword entry gives a complete and fascinating story about how a particular word came into the English language and evolved over time. In addition, each headword entry includes meanings and how each word is used in context.It also includes 40 extended panels covering a range of themes like:* Other languages which gave vocabulary to the English language form Arabic and Australian-Aboriginal to Urdu and Yiddish* Acronyms (AIDS, NATO), eponyms (Wellingtons), invented words (nylon, spoof), shortened words (photo, exam), blends (motor and hotel became motel) and folk etymology* Subjects students are interested in, ranging from food and drink, animals, sports, space, to first names and illnesses

A History of the Book in 100 Books
A History of the Book in 100 Books

Author: Roderick Cave

Publisher: Crows Nest

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 9781743317143

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The ebook age has taken 'the book' to a turning point. But in fact, casting off old technologies and taking on new ones has been part of the history of the book since Egyptian times...From inscriptions on tombs to the first writings on papyrus; how scrolls gave way to the first bound codex books in Roman times; from exclusive and expensive hand-scribed books, to the creation of movable type, and the invention of printing for the masses; and from the printed book to the digital book, the ebook reader ... and beyond...Illustrating this story with lavish photography of some of the most treasured artefacts from the world's historic collections, 'A History of the Book in 100 Books' traces mankind's 5,000-year quest to communicate ideas and knowledge.

A Picture Book of George Washington
A Picture Book of George Washington

Author: David A. Adler

Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group

Published: 2018-01-01

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1430130423

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"A lively fife and drum playing Yankee-Doodle-Dandy welcome the listener...A narrative tone that is sincere and respectful and a slow, even pace afford the young listener time to absorb facts." - AudioFile Magazine

Timeline
Timeline

Author: Peter Goes

Publisher: Gecko Press USA

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1776570693

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Take a journey through the history of our planet... A perfect introduction to history for young and old, Timeline travels the story of our world, through a lens that captures myths and legends, dinosaurs, the great civilizations, kings and knights, discoveries and inventions. Timeline shows the human race building settlements, fighting wars, exploring the oceans, living in castles, yurts and skyscrapers. It takes our planet from the Big Bang to the threats of climate change. And it does not neglect the imagination--here too are dragons, icons and fictional heroes. Each scene puts global events in perspective through space and time, drawing parallels and connections with careful attention and a refreshing playfulness.

See Inside History of Britain
See Inside History of Britain

Author: Rob Lloyd Jones

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Limited

Published: 2014-06-01

Total Pages: 16

ISBN-13: 9781409550198

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This lift-the-flap book for older children covers life in Britain from Anglo-Saxon invasions to the 21st century.