Author: Anna C. PauesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
The name of the letter z
Author: Anna C. PauesThe Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between
Author: Patrick FootePublisher: Mango Media Inc.
ISBN: 1642506826
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
Dive Into the Fun Facts Behind Names and Word Origins #1 Bestseller in Words, Language & Grammar, Etymology The best-selling book is back in it’s second volume with more names, more words, and even more in-between than before! What’s in a name? The answer is far more complex and interesting than you may think. From the person behind the popular Youtube channel, NameExplain, comes the second volume of his best-selling book The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between. This new book is a fun, interesting and educational journey through the world of etymology. It covers a huge array of names from a variety of topic areas, and includes a bunch of random facts behind the names. From first names, to bodies of water?there’s no name big or small, important or obscure that won’t be explained. Find fun facts. Presented in a light and entertaining manner, The Origin of Names compels you to learn a ton of things you didn’t know you wanted to know. Unlike a dictionary, everything in this book is easy to understand and can be read from start to finish, or in short bursts. It’s also a lot more fun to read?Patrick explains each name with jokes and quips you’re bound to enjoy, and it’s full of pictures too! Be the know-it-all you always wanted to be. In The Origin of Names you’ll: Learn fascinating word origins and bizarre name meanings Be able to entertain yourself and friends with random facts Gain honor and renown for your unrivaled knowledge of etymology If you enjoyed books like Interesting Stories For Curious People, Stuff You Should Know, or The Great Book of American Idioms, then you’ll love The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between: Volume II.
Z is for Zeus
Author: Helen L. WilburPublisher: Sleeping Bear Press
ISBN: 1627531637
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Whose face launched a thousand ships? Who dropped an apple to win a race? What creature has the head of a woman, the body of a lion, the wings of an eagle, and always wakes up on the wrong side of the bed? The Oracle knows and so will young readers after they encounter the strange creatures, exotic gods, and exciting stories in Z is for Zeus: A Greek Mythology Alphabet. Human endeavors are often at odds with the whims and the will and the ways of the gods. Although they're up in Olympus without any cares, they just can't stop meddling in human affairs. Helen Wilbur, who wrote the lively M is for Meow: A Cat Alphabet, brings the same wit and wisdom to explaining Greek mythology. Colorful, entertaining artwork from Victor Juhasz, the illustrator behind D is for Democracy and R is for Rhyme, keeps pace with the lively subject matter.Former librarian Helen L. Wilbur has been enchanted with Greek mythology all her life. She has a BA in English Language and Literature from the University of Chicago and a master's degree in library science from Columbia University. Helen also authored M is for Meow: A Cat Alphabet. She lives in New York City. Victor Juhasz's clients include TIME, Rolling Stone, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Warner Books. He also illustrated D is for Democracy: A Citizen's Alphabet; R is for Rhyme: A Poetry Alphabet; Everyone Counts: A Citizen's Number Book; and H is for Honor: A Military Family Alphabet. He lives in the New York Berkshires region.
The Best Name is One that Begins with a Letter Z
Author: LettersPublisher:
ISBN: 9781651785195
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
If your name begins with the letter Z .Or you liked someone whose name begins with the letter Z .This memo will be your best choiceIt is also suitable as a gift for anyone whose name begins with the letter Z .Perfectly sized: 6" × 9"120 pagesPerfect gift ideas under 10 $
The Origin of the English Names of the Letters of the Alphabet
Author: Edward Stevens SheldonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Put Me In the Zoo
Author: Robert LopshirePublisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375812156
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 23
Book Description
They say a leopard can’t change his spots–but Spot sure can! Babies and toddlers will love pointing out the colors of his changing spots in this delightful, rhyming adaptation of Robert Lopshire’s classic Bright and Early Book.
Romance Languages
Author: Ti AlkirePublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521889154
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 389
Book Description
This book describes the changes which led from colloquial Latin to the five major Romance languages: Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Romanian.
My Z Words
Author: Sharon CoanPublisher: Teacher Created Materials
ISBN: 9781433339738
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
Introduces words that start with the letter "Z."
Name That Alphabet Z
Author: F. B CoffeyPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781979908429
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Name That Alphabet is a series of books designed to help children gain confidence, excitement, and association of the Alphabet with themselves and their peers.
Eating the Alphabet
Author: Lois EhlertPublisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152010362
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
While teaching upper- and lowercase letters to preschoolers, Ehlert introduces fruits and vegetables from around the world. A glossary at the end provides interesting facts about each food.