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Author Baker, Rosalie F.

Title In a word : 750 words and their fascinating stories and origins / by Rosalie Baker ; illustrated by Tom Lopes.

Publication Info. Peterborough, NH : Cobblestone Pub., 2003.
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 Windsor, Main Library - Children's Department  J422 BA    Check Shelf
Edition First American edition.
Description ix, 221 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Note Includes index.
Contents Cultural creations -- Worldly words -- Math madness & science spectacles -- Religious rituals, fabulous folklore, & marvelous myths -- Exceptional expressions -- Glorious gizmos -- Spectacular sports -- Joyful journeys -- Natural necessities -- Auspicious archaeology -- Political powerhouse -- Military madness -- Tantalizing tidbits -- Fickle finances -- Fantastic foreigners.
Subject English language -- Etymology -- Juvenile literature.
English language -- Etymology.
Added Author Lopes, Tom, illustrator.
ISBN 0812627105
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