Interesting Stories about Curious Words

Interesting Stories about Curious WordsBy: Susie Dent Join Susie Dent, lexicographer extraordinaire and Queen of Countdown's Dictionary Corner, on a curious and exceedingly interesting adventure through all the very best RED HERRINGS, COCK AND BULL STORIES and NINE DAY WONDERS in the English language. Who was SWEET FANNY ADAMS? What's the dramatic true story behind STEALING THUNDER? Why is it CHANCING YOUR ARM when you take a risk? What do bears have to do with LICKING INTO SHAPE? Or

and created a professional magic show

when he hears "Max

Tom Volpe is a single dad working multiple jobs while struggling to raise his headstrong daughter

and the striking women who can bring them to their knees

He’s on his own in New York City

his ascent of Mount Purgatory and reunion with his dead love

By: Shana Corey | Illustrator:  Jen Bricking | Series: Little Golden Book Biographies Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about superstar American Olympic swimmer

she might be some kind of malign enchantress

if the Greywalker dies one more time

One of the most gripping financial stories in decades

And what might happen if one day

children are shown how to read a map