The Atlas of Languages: Words Around the World by Lancashire, Rachel
The Atlas of Languages: Words Around the World by Lancashire, Rachel

The Atlas of Languages: Words Around the World

A beautifully illustrated overview of the history of languages around the world, filled with maps, sidebars, and...
$59.51 AUD
$59.51 AUD
SKU: 9781419766831
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Author: Rachel Lancashire
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Subtotal: $59.51
The Atlas of Languages: Words Around the World by Lancashire, Rachel

The Atlas of Languages: Words Around the World

$59.51
The Atlas of Languages: Words Around the World by Lancashire, Rachel

The Atlas of Languages: Words Around the World

$59.51
Author: Rachel Lancashire
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description
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:
  • 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


Author: Rachel Lancashire
Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers
Published: 07/22/2025
Pages: 96
Binding Type: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781419766831
Audience: Ages 9-12

About the Author
Rachel Lancashire is a Dutch writer, editor, and journalist with a master's degree in English language and linguistic science. She speaks English and Dutch fluently, German quite well, but her French is a bit rusty. Her favorite words are handkerchief and the Dutch word for "orange juice" sinaasappelsap. Lancashire lives in the Netherlands. Jenny Zemanek is a lifelong lover of all things creative. What started with happy scribbles at a young age grew into a pursuit of photography and graphic design before she found a home with illustration and hand-lettering. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband and two rescue dogs. Zemanek revels in the joys of small decorative details, finding ways to add personality to her work.
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