The Atlas of Languages
Words Around the World
Published on 22. July 2025
Book
Hardback
96 pages
978-1-4197-6683-1 (ISBN)
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:
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
More details
Language
English
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to First Grade, Reading Age: From 8 to 11 years, Interest Age: From 8 to 11 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Paper over boards
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 285 mm
Width: 238 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
682 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4197-6683-1 (9781419766831)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
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.