How Many Letters Are In The Alphabet
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Author | : David Sacks |
Publisher | : Vintage Canada |
Total Pages | : 415 |
Release | : 2010-08-20 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 0307371034 |
Letters are tangible language. Joining together in endless combinations to actually show speech, letters convey our messages and tell our stories. While we encounter these tiny shapes hundreds of times a day, we take for granted the long, fascinating history behind one of the most fundamental of human inventions -- the alphabet. The heart of the book is the 26 fact-filled “biographies” of letters A through Z, each one identifying the letter’s particular significance for modern readers, tracing its development from ancient forms, and discussing its noteworthy role in literature and other media. We learn, for example, why the letter X has a sinister and sexual aura, how B came to signify second best, why the word “mother” in many languages starts with M, and what is the story of O. Packed with information and lavishly illustrated, Letter Perfect is not only accessible and entertaining, but essential to the appreciation of our own language.
Author | : Charles V. Kraitsir |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 72 |
Release | : 1846 |
Genre | : Alphabet |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Judith Flanders |
Publisher | : Basic Books |
Total Pages | : 364 |
Release | : 2020-10-20 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 1541675061 |
From a New York Times-bestselling historian comes the story of how the alphabet ordered our world. A Place for Everything is the first-ever history of alphabetization, from the Library of Alexandria to Wikipedia. The story of alphabetical order has been shaped by some of history's most compelling characters, such as industrious and enthusiastic early adopter Samuel Pepys and dedicated alphabet champion Denis Diderot. But though even George Washington was a proponent, many others stuck to older forms of classification -- Yale listed its students by their family's social status until 1886. And yet, while the order of the alphabet now rules -- libraries, phone books, reference books, even the order of entry for the teams at the Olympic Games -- it has remained curiously invisible. With abundant inquisitiveness and wry humor, historian Judith Flanders traces the triumph of alphabetical order and offers a compendium of Western knowledge, from A to Z. A Times (UK) Best Book of 2020
Author | : P.D. Eastman |
Publisher | : Random House Books for Young Readers |
Total Pages | : 24 |
Release | : 2000-09-26 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 0375806032 |
From American ants to zebras with zithers, kids will love exploring the alphabet in this classically creative P. D. Eastman alphabet book.
Author | : Lisa Frenkel Riddiough |
Publisher | : Running Press Kids |
Total Pages | : 32 |
Release | : 2022-01-11 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 0762473061 |
A social-emotional concept picture book that teaches readers the power of setting intentions and embracing mindfulness in our everyday. Appreciate art, become brave, and choose compassion. Pairing big ideas like generosity, respect, and joy with the letters of the alphabet, Letters to Live By is a beautiful picture book that encourages children to make the most of each day and leave their mark on the world.
Author | : Raj Haldar |
Publisher | : Sourcebooks, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 35 |
Release | : 2018-11-13 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1492695335 |
A New York Times Bestseller! A "raucous trip through the odd corners of our alphabet." —The New York Times Let's get real—the English language is bizarre. A might be for apple, but it's also for aisle and aeons. Why does the word "gnat" start with a G but the word "knot" doesn't start with an N? It doesn't always make sense, but don't let these rule-breaking silent letters defeat you! This whimsical, funky book from Raj Haldar (aka rapper Lushlife) turns the traditional idea of an alphabet book on its head, poking fun at the most mischievous words in the English language and demonstrating how to pronounce them. Fun and informative for word nerds of all ages!
Author | : Charles Ghigna |
Publisher | : Capstone |
Total Pages | : 34 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 140488310X |
Oh what a sight to see--a big parade of letters from A to Z.
Author | : M. Schottenbauer |
Publisher | : CreateSpace |
Total Pages | : 70 |
Release | : 2014-06-02 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 9781499751895 |
World languages present an amazing array of fascinating, geometrically elaborate letters! In this book, readers can discover the wonders of world alphabets. Easy-to-read, big-print charts provide comparison and contrast of letters from different geographical regions of the world!Alphabets Included:English AfrikaansAlbanianArabicArmenianAzerbaijaniBasque BelarusianBengaliBerberBosnianBulgarianCantoneseCatalanCebuanoCroatianCzechDanishDutchEgyptianEsperantoEstonianFilipinoFinnishFrenchGalicianGeorgianGermanGreekGujaratiHaitianHausaHebrewHindiHungarianIcelandicIgboIndonesianItalianJapaneseJavaneseKannadaKhmerKoreanLaoLatinLatvianLithuanianMacedonianMalayMalteseMandarinMarathiNepaliNorwegianPersianPolishPortuguesePunjabiRomanianRussianSerbianSlovakSlovenianSomaliSpanishSwahiliSwedishTamilTeluguThaiTurkishUkrainianUrduVietnameseYiddishYorubaZulu
Author | : H. A. Rey |
Publisher | : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Total Pages | : 83 |
Release | : 1998-09-28 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 054734239X |
Readers learn the alphabet along with George as the man in the yellow hat teaches the curious monkey how to read.
Author | : Russ Walter |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 127 |
Release | : 2004-07-01 |
Genre | : Conduct of life |
ISBN | : 9780939151011 |
Covers everything important about life. 10 sections: health (blood chemistry, nutrition, etc.) , daily survival (housing, transportation, finances, careers, crooks, etc.), law (lawyers, judges, politics, war), intellectual life (professors, philosophers, psychologists, mathematicians, scientists), arts (Picasso's advice, music, movies, writing), American cultures (holidays, aging, regions), foreign cultures (French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Chinese), morality (ethics, prejudice, evil, Christian humor, Judaism), sexuality (male-female relationships, prostitution), and Donna's comments (about Chinese & American cultures). Fun, tricks, philosophies, and methods, written by Russ & Donna and culled from thousands of other sources.