Abracadabra to Zombie: More Than 300 Wacky Word Origins

by Don L. Wulffson

From hocus-pocus to the Harlem Globetrotters to the Oh Henry! candy bar, Don and Pam Wulffson explore how ordinary and extraordinary words and names came to be. Perfect for trivia fans and word lovers... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0525471006
• ISBN13: 9780525471004
• Release Date: November 2003
• Publisher: Dutton Children's Books
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 8 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 3 and higher

Customer Reviews

Fun Facts

This is a great book for any kid that likes interesting facts. It really does cover a wide range of topics. As an adult working in a library, I found that I couldn't put it down. I had to go out and get my own copy, and copies for my nieces and nephews.