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Title: Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins
Condition: New
Author: John Ayto
Format: Mixed Media Product
ISBN-10: 0192733745
EAN: 9780192733740
ISBN: 9780192733740
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Genre: Children's Reference
Topic: Language & Reference
Release Date: 02/05/2013
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. Downloadable learning resources, word games, puzzles, and much more are available for additional online support at www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools
Language: English
Intended Audience: Ages 9-12
Country/Region of Manufacture: GB
Item Height: 210mm
Item Length: 149mm
Item Width: 24mm
Item Weight: 530g
Release Year: 2013

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