A compilation of hundreds of word stories and histories that have appeared in CALLIOPE magazine during the last 15 years. Each word or phrase that we use today had a beginning - and a story behind it. In fact, many current words date back to ancient times. Some words keep the same meaning from Day One. Other words, however, travel through time and evolve - taking on new characteristics, new meanings, and fascinating tales of people, places, and times long ago. In a Word contains more than 500 word origins written in a witty, short-story style. Many of the words are accompanied by "fun facts," which provide details to a word's history and usage. Humorous illustrations by artist Tom Lopes showcase many of the words' visual connections.
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- Rosalie Baker - Author
- Tom Lopes - Illustrator
Kindle Book
- Release date: June 22, 2012
OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9780812627947
- Release date: June 22, 2012
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- ISBN: 9780812627947
- File size: 13434 KB
- Release date: June 22, 2012
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