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A really short history of words

Young, Emma (Children's author)2024
Book
Adapted from 'Mother Tongue' this illustrated book by Bill Bryson tells the story of English, from the first words ever spoken to the very first dictionaries. Perfect for ages 8 to 80!
Main title:
A really short history of words / Bill Bryson ; adapted by Emma Young ; illustrations by Daniel Long & Dawn Cooper & Jesús Sotés & Katie Ponder.
Imprint:
London : Puffin, 2024.
Collation:
113 pages : illustrations (colour), maps (colour) ; 31 cm
Notes:
Adapted from Mother tongue by Bill Bryson.Includes index.
Audience:
Juvenile.
ISBN:
9780241666173 (hbk)
Dewey class:
428.2J428.2
Language:
English
Added title:
BRN:
3859052
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