{"product_id":"wonderful-words-that-tell-a-tale-an-etymological-exploration-of-over-100-everyday-words","title":"Wonderful Words That Tell a Tale: An Etymological Exploration of Over 100 Everyday Words","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom famous wordsmith Tom Read Wilson comes another breathtaking adventure through the English language. Discover the fascinating origin stories behind the words we use in this delightful follow-up to \u003ci\u003eEvery Word Tells a Story\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDid you know, for example, that: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe word '\u003cb\u003eastronaut\u003c\/b\u003e' means '\u003cb\u003estar sailor\u003c\/b\u003e' in Ancient Greek?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOr that the word '\u003cb\u003efart\u003c\/b\u003e' comes from the world's oldest language, Sanskrit, in the form of '\u003cb\u003epard\u003c\/b\u003e'?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOr, that the word '\u003cb\u003evolcano\u003c\/b\u003e' comes from the Roman god of fire Vulcan?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnlock a whole new side to language\u003c\/b\u003e in this abundant literary adventure. The etymological route, definition, and word origin are explored for four words from every letter of the alphabet, unlocking over 100 wonderful word tales. One word per letter is brought to even more life with an extended poem that can be read or enjoyed aloud, making this \u003cb\u003ea wonderful book to read alone or share with friends and family\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEvery word is paired with timeless, characterful watercolor illustrations by Ian Morris. \u003ci\u003eWonderful Words to Tell a Tale \u003c\/i\u003eis a journey into the English language through beautiful stories and artwork, \u003cb\u003ea venture to be dipped into \u003c\/b\u003eand enjoyed over and over again.","brand":"Ian Morris, Tom Read Wilson","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46332158869740,"sku":"9780711291645","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9780711291645.jpg?v=1743544190","url":"https:\/\/intl.allstora.com\/products\/wonderful-words-that-tell-a-tale-an-etymological-exploration-of-over-100-everyday-words","provider":"Allstora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}