Synopses & Reviews
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 of all ages, Abracadabra to Zombie is packed with off-the-wall origin stories (arranged alphabetically), including all fifty state names, the months of the year, and much, much more. Kids, parents, and teachers will be swapping word trivia long after the last page has been read!
Synopsis
Abracadabra to Zombie explains the origins of more than 300 words.
About the Author
Don Wulffson has written more than forty books for young readers, including
The Kid Who Invented the Trampoline.
Jared Lee has illustrated numerous children's books, including the bestselling Black Lagoon series by Mike Thaler.