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!
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bramhall Library | Junior non-fiction hardback | J428.2 | On loan - Due: 30 Jan 2026 |
| Cheadle Library | Junior non-fiction hardback | J428.2 | Available |
| Stockroom | Junior non-fiction hardback | J428.2 | On loan - Due: 28 Feb 2026 |
Main title:
A really short history of words / Bill Bryson ; adapted by Emma Young ; illustrations by Daniel Long & Dawn Cooper & Jesús Sotés & Katie Ponder.
Author:
Young, Emma (Children's author), authorLong, Daniel (Illustrator), illustratorCooper, Dawn, illustratorSotés, Jesús, illustratorPonder, Katie, illustratorBryson, Bill
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