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Where Words Come From Guide to Morphology With Prefixes, Suffixes and Root Words - DK Super

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Publisher's Synopsis

Delve into the fascinating world of morphemes, word formation and discovery with this visual reference book, designed for curious young readers

DK Super Where Words Come From is the ultimate guide for learning more about morphology and the origins of words. Discover amazing facts about the building blocks of language - from prefixes and suffixes to root words and bases.

This morphology book for children offers:

  • A guide to understanding word formation through prefixes, suffixes and root words.
  • A highly visual approach that makes association between words and where they originate easier to understand.
  • Material to help children become more confident readers, speakers and spellers through learning etymology, prefixes and suffixes.


Discover over 100 morphemes in this book and improve morphological awareness, a powerful tool in supporting the five pillars of reading. This also includes boosting vocabulary, improving spelling skills and enhancing reading comprehension.

Don't just read words, understand them!

About the Publisher

Dorling Kindersley Limited

Founded in London in 1974, Dorling Kindersley are enormously proud to be the world's leading illustrated reference publisher. DK strives to make everything it produces, better by design, our aim is to inform, enrich and entertain readers of all ages. Everything we make from books, eBooks and apps give unrivalled clarity to topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in both our design and our digital products.

Book information

ISBN: 9780241711712
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Imprint: Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub date:
DEWEY: 425.9
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 176
Weight: 1186g
Height: 287mm
Width: 236mm
Spine width: 22mm