Overview
Why does Japanese not have a word for green, and why does Russian have two words for blue? What was the first human language in space? Which languages have more than two genders? And is there anywhere in the world where they still speak Ancient Egyptian?
This book answers all these questions and more, taking the reader on a journey through languages from all over the world in all their complexity, beauty, and quirkiness, featuring:
- Fun facts and language trivia
- Beautifully illustrated maps to pore over
- Intricate language family trees
- Eye-catching infographics
This book title, The Atlas of Languages (Words Around the World), ISBN: 9781419766831, by Rachel Lancashire, Jenny Zemanek, published by Abrams Books for Young Readers (July 22, 2025) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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