



The Atlas of Languages: Words Around the World
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781419766831
Publication Date: 07/22/2025
Age Range: 8-11 years
A beautifully illustrated overview of the history of languages around the world, filled with maps, sidebars, and unusual facts that will satisfy curious kids
Where did the word "banana" originate? What is the world's most secret language? Which word is universally understood?
This book answers all these questions and more, taking the reader on a journey across the globe to explore the complexity, beauty, and variety of languages. It includes:
Where did the word "banana" originate? What is the world's most secret language? Which word is universally understood?
This book answers all these questions and more, taking the reader on a journey across the globe to explore the complexity, beauty, and variety of languages. It includes:
- Fun facts and language trivia
- Beautifully illustrated maps to pore
- Intricate language family trees that show how different languages have grown and connected over time
- Eye-catching infographics
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