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In a Word: 750 Words and Their Fascinating Stories and Origins

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3.2 out of 5
Based on 42 Ratings and 14 Reviews

Book Description
Each word or phrase used today had a beginning - a reason for being coined. Words travel through time and evolve, taking on new characteristics, new meanings, and fascinating tales of people, places, and events. Applaud, for example, goes back to ancient Rome, when an actor would turn to the audience and demand "Plaudite!" ("Clap!") This fun book contains 750 word origins written in a witty short-... More
Book Information
PublisherCricket Books
BindingHardcover (4 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages250
ISBN-100812627105
ISBN-13978-0812627107
Publication Date12/26/2003
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About Rosalie F. Baker (Author) : Rosalie F. Baker is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Rosalie F. Baker include In a Word: 750 Words and Their Fascinating Stories and Origi... more
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About Tom Lopes (Illustrator) : Tom Lopes is a published illustrator of young adult books. A published credit of Tom Lopes is In a Word: 750 Words and Their Fascinating Stories and Origins.
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