More Word Histories and Mysteries: From Aardvark to Zombie

by American Heritage

Book Overview

Did you know that school originally meant "free time"? Or that a gymnasium was originally a "nude practice area"? Or that nachos are named after Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya, who created them? The fascinating stories of these words and over three hundred more are told in More Word Histories and Mysteries: From Aardvark to Zombie.

In this companion to the popular Word Histories and Mysteries: From Abracadabra to Zeus, the most surprising stories in...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0618716815
• ISBN13: 9780618716814
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Collins Reference
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 11 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 8