Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins by John Ayto (English) Paperback Book

Description: Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins by John Ayto The Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins is the only dictionary of word origins for schools, featuring histories of many thousands of words. Also includes a thematic topic section ideal for project work. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This new paperback edition of the Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins gives an engaging insight into the origins of the everyday language we use. It provides additional language support and information through funny and absorbing word histories, feature entries on especially curious, yucky, and mind-boggling words, and a full thematic section on words from the worlds of food, fashion, dinosaur names, invented and onomatopoeic words and much more. John Ayto, top word expert, entertains all ages from eight to eighty with this informative and humorous dictionary and language reference tool. Notes A fun and informative dictionary on the origins of words Author Biography John Ayto is a professional lexicographer and author. Review "This is an excellent book. As an educator I cannot stress enough the importance of knowing derivations. It is well known that people give up study if they go past a misunderstood word. Clearing the word enables the person to continue understanding the text, and clearing the origin/derivation of the word help the person retain the definition as knowledge." Promotional A fun and informative dictionary on the origins of words Long Description This new paperback edition of the Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins gives an engaging insight into the origins of the everyday language we use. It provides additional language support and information through funny and absorbing word histories, feature entries on especially curious, yucky, and mind-boggling words, and a full thematic section on words from the worlds of food, fashion, dinosaur names, invented and onomatopoeic words and much more. John Ayto, top word expert, entertains all ages from eight to eighty with this informative and humorous dictionary and language reference tool. Free downloadable learning resources, wordgames, puzzles, and much more are available for additional online support at Review Text "This is an excellent book. As an educator I cannot stress enough the importance of knowing derivations. It is well known that people give up study if they go past a misunderstood word. Clearing the word enables the person to continue understanding the text, and clearing the origin/derivation of the word help the person retain the definition as knowledge." Review Quote "This is an excellent book. As an educator I cannot stress enough the importance of knowing derivations. It is well known that people give up study if they go past a misunderstood word. Clearing the word enables the person to contine understanding the text, and clearing the origin/derivation of the word help the person retain the definition as knowledge." Promotional "Headline" A fun and informative dictionary on the origins of words Feature An engaging, funny, and absorbing history of thousands of words and phrases used in everyday languagePerfect for additional language support in primary and secondary schoolWritten by John Ayto, top word expertFree online support with downloadable games, puzzles, and activities Details ISBN0192733745 Year 2013 ISBN-10 0192733745 ISBN-13 9780192733740 Media Book Language English Pages 480 Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 422.03 Series UK bestselling dictionaries Publication Date 2013-05-02 UK Release Date 2013-05-02 NZ Release Date 2013-05-02 Edited by Karen Foster Birth 1938 Affiliation all members of the Center for the Study of Writing, Berkeley and Carnegie Mellon Position Public Health Editor Qualifications R.N., B.S.N., Ocn Format Paperback Author John Ayto Publisher Oxford University Press Audience Primary AU Release Date 2013-05-13 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:52334684;

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