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Podcast: A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over
Episode: Ride the Merry-Go-Round (Rebroadcast) - 13 January 2014
Description: A pint-sized mad scientist, a green-haired girl with a contagious sense of wonder, and a 10-year-old detective. Theyâre all characters in the books on Grantâs latest list of recommended books for children. Also, whatâs the word for a female octopus? How about a male kangaroo? A colorful book for younger kids has those answers and more. And the debate over âon accidentâ versus âby accidentâ: Which one you use probably depends on how old you are. Plus, if you hop on a merry-go-round, are you moving clockwise or counterclockwise? The answer depends on which side of the pond youâre...