The atlas of languages : words around the world /
"Where did the word "banana" originate? What is the world's most secret language? Which word is universally understood? This book answers all these questions and more, taking the reader on a journey across the globe to explore the complexity, beauty, and variety of languages. It...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY :
Abrams Books for Young Readers,
2025.
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| Summary: | "Where did the word "banana" originate? What is the world's most secret language? Which word is universally understood? This book answers all these questions and more, taking the reader on a journey across the globe to explore the complexity, beauty, and variety of languages. It includes: fun facts and language trivia, beautifully illustrated maps to pore, intricate language family trees that show how different languages have grown and connected over time, eye-catching infographics"-- |
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| Physical Description: | 96 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm |
| Audience: | 8-11 years. 3-6. |
| Awards: | Notable Children's Trade Book/Social Studies, 2026 |
| Bibliography: | Includes index. |
| ISBN: | 9781419766831 141976683X |