A Really Short History of Words - The Story of the English Language

Ever wondered why the English language turned out how it did?

Why do we have so many different words for just one thing?

And why are so many words spelt the same but sound different?

In this beautifully illustrated journey through word and ryhme - and even a few jokes - Bill Bryson will teach you how the English language came to be (clue: lots of invasions) and what makes it a rich and beautiful thing (lots of Shakespeare).

Get ready . . . because the story of the English languge is an EXTRAORIDNARY one.<>

Product details

• Authors: Bill Bryson
• Publisher: Puffin UK
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 13
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.10.2024
• EAN: 9780241666210
• ISBN: 978-0-241-66621-0
• No. of pages: 113
• Dimensions: 229 mm x 298 mm x 12 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Art, music; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Books & Libraries, General knowledge & trivia (Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 7 years, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Activity Books / General, Children’s / Teenage reference: Dictionaries and Languages