Britannica's Word of the Day
366 Elevating Utterances to Stretch Your Cranium and Tickle Your Humerus
Britannica Group author Sue Macy author Patrick and Renee Kelly author James Gibbs illustrator Emily Cox illustrator Josy Bloggs illustrator Liz Kay editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:What on Earth Publishing Ltd
Published:7th Jul '22
Should be back in stock very soon
This engaging book offers a new word each day, enhancing vocabulary through fun and informative entries. Britannica's Word of the Day makes learning enjoyable.
In Britannica's Word of the Day, readers embark on a delightful journey of language, exploring 366 carefully selected words that promise to enrich their vocabulary. Each day introduces a new term, complete with a pronunciation guide, definition, sample sentence, and intriguing trivia about its usage or etymology. This engaging format not only makes learning fun but also helps in retaining the knowledge of each word throughout the year.
The book features a charming collection of illustrations that accompany each word, creating a visual connection that enhances understanding and retention. As readers turn the pages, they will encounter a menagerie of animals, each representing the day's word and adding a whimsical touch to the learning experience. The selection of words is diverse, ranging from the familiar to the zany, ensuring that there is something for everyone.
At the end of each month, Britannica's Word of the Day culminates in an outlandish story that weaves together all the new words learned, allowing readers to see how they can be used in context. This unique approach not only adds pizzazz to vocabulary building but also encourages a love for words that can last a lifetime. Whether for young learners or adults looking to expand their lexicon, this book is a treasure trove of linguistic delight.
Read Plus reviewed and highly recommended Word of the Day. “Britannica's Word of the Day is a small, yet compact hardcover book that will be a wonderful addition to a librarian or teacher’s daily routine, or be placed in a school, public or classroom library. Every day a new and challenging word is introduced in an engaging manner. The bold and colourful illustrations are humourous and graphic in style. Each month is clearly defined and easy to find. * Read Plus *
This compact book is sure to widen the vocabulary of any young (or old!) wordsmith. A word is shown for each day of the year, teamed with a comprehensive definition and wonderfully zany illustrations”. * The Guardian *
ISBN: 9781913750350
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352 pages