{"product_id":"a-history-of-words-for-children-hardcover","title":"A History of Words for Children - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMary Richards\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRose Blake\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eA History of Words for Children\u003c\/em\u003e explores the uniquely human ability to share thoughts using words. Written in a lively narrative style, this book presents a history of the world through language, introducing young readers to the civilizations, inventions, and writers who have shaped the way we communicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDivided into themed chapters to help young minds grasp difficult concepts, the book explores what words are and how humans communicate; the development of writing implements; the history of printed books; the process of learning another language; dialects and accents and the way language can reflect our identity; the power of words to calm, inspire, and rally crowds; graffiti's role in spreading messages; codes and invented languages; the patterns of poetry; the future of words; and languages facing extinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing examples like the Grimm Brothers, Emily Dickinson, and King Ashurbanipal's library, the book also includes illustrations by Rose Blake that add a cast of humorous and helpful characters to explain the wide variety of ideas. \u003cem\u003eA History of Words for Children\u003c\/em\u003e inspires creative minds and helps them understand how we communicate. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 11.2 x 8.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 08, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765817901344,"sku":"9780500652824","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/5abe4dbf729c680a9669ee3d2ca9171f.webp?v=1780280762","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-history-of-words-for-children-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}