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Barcode30293102043077
LocationClark County
Call NoJ 417.7 Rich
TitleA history of words for children / Mary Richards ; illustrated by Rose Blake.
AuthorRichards, Mary. author.
CollectionJNF
Total Circ1
NumReserves0
Reserve Item

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LocationBarcodeCall NoCreated OnIssue NameCirc StatusTemp Loc
Clark County30293102043077J 417.7 Rich11/29/2022 AvailableClark County

Catalog Details

International Standard Book Number 9780500652824 (hardcover)
International Standard Book Number 0500652821 (hardcover)
Personal Name Richards, Mary. author.
Title Statement A history of words for children / Mary Richards ; illustrated by Rose Blake.
Production, Publication, Distribution, Manufacture, and Copyright Notice New York : Thames & Hudson Inc., 2022.
Physical Description 95 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Bibliography, Etc. Note Includes bibliographical references (page 93) and index.
Formatted Contents Note The first word -- Writing words -- Reading words -- Learning words -- Powerful words -- Secret words -- Poetic words -- The last word.
Summary, Etc. "A History of Words for Children explores the uniquely human ability to share thoughts using words. Written in a lively narrative style, this book presents a history of the world through language, introducing young readers to the civilizations, inventions, and writers who have shaped the way we communicate. Divided into themed chapters to help young minds grasp difficult concepts, the book explores what words are and how humans communicate; the development of writing implements; the history of printed books; the process of learning another language; dialects and accents and the way language can reflect our identity; the power of words to calm, inspire, and rally crowds; graffiti's role in spreading messages; codes and invented languages; the patterns of poetry; the future of words; and languages facing extinction. Featuring examples like the Grimm Brothers, Emily Dickinson, and King Ashurbanipal's library, the book also includes illustrations by Rose Blake that add a cast of humorous and helpful characters to explain the wide variety of ideas. A History of Words for Children inspires creative minds and helps them understand how we communicate"-- Publisher's description.
Target Audience Note Ages 7+ Thames & Hudson Inc.
Target Audience Note Grades 2-3 Thames & Hudson Inc.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Language and languages Juvenile literature.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Historical linguistics Juvenile literature.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term World history Juvenile literature.
Added Entry, Personal Name Blake, Rose. illustrator.

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