When Blue Meant Yellow: How Colors Got Their Names
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Book Description
In 26 informative essays and over 300 alphabetical definitions, word detective Jeanne Heifetz tells us how the colors got their names. An etymological dictionary of color names, a fascinating exploration of the origins of English, and a scientific explanation of how we see the colors all around us, this book is filled with surprises and treats on every page.
Book Information
Publisher | Henry Holt & Company, Inc. |
Binding | Hardcover |
Reading Level | Ages 9-12 |
# of Pages | 171 |
ISBN-10 | 0805031782 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0805031782 |
Publication Date | 12/1994 |
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