Abracadabra to Zombie: More Than 300 Wacky Word Origins
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Book Overview
From hocus-pocus to the Harlem Globetrotters to the Oh Henry! candy bar, Don and Pam Wulffson explore how ordinary and extraordinary words and names came to be. Perfect for trivia fans and word lovers of all ages, Abracadabra to Zombieis packed with off-the-wall origin stories (arranged alphabetically), including all fifty state names, the months of the year, and much, much more. Kids, parents, and teachers will be swapping word trivia long after the last page has been read!
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0525471006
ISBN13:9780525471004
Release Date:November 2003
Publisher:Dutton Children's Books
Length:150 Pages
Weight:0.05 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.3" x 8.3"
Age Range:8 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 3 and higher
Customer Reviews
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Fun Facts
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
This is a great book for any kid that likes interesting facts. It really does cover a wide range of topics. As an adult working in a library, I found that I couldn't put it down. I had to go out and get my own copy, and copies for my nieces and nephews.
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