Author: Christine Kenneally Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1101202394 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 376
Book Description
An accessible exploration of a burgeoning new field: the incredible evolution of language The first popular book to recount the exciting, very recent developments in tracing the origins of language, The First Word is at the forefront of a controversial, compelling new field. Acclaimed science writer Christine Kenneally explains how a relatively small group of scientists that include Noam Chomsky and Steven Pinker assembled the astounding narrative of how the fundamental process of evolution produced a linguistic ape-in other words, us. Infused with the wonder of discovery, this vital and engrossing book offers us all a better understanding of the story of humankind.
Author: Roger Priddy Publisher: Priddy Books US ISBN: 1429964200 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 16
Book Description
Roger Priddy’s Big Board First 100 Words is a perfect children’s book offering simple everyday words for infants and toddlers to develop their vocabulary. Featuring 100 beautiful color photographs, this tough board book introduces words and phrases of animals, toys, vehicles, and items used for mealtimes, bathtimes, and bedtimes that are ideal for children aged 2 and up to learn how to read and identify objects.
Author: Barefoot Books Publisher: Barefoot Books ISBN: 1782856315 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 22
Book Description
Spend the day with a busy baby and her two dads, and learn the words for things you do and see along the way! This innovative first-words book features labels for objects, actions and sound effects, as well as a fun seek-and-find element.
Author: Mary Cartwright Publisher: First Concepts ISBN: 9781474982337 Category : Board books Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
This delightful book introduces very little children to over 150 everyday words. Elisa Ferro's bright and vibrant illustrations are full of things to spot and talk about, and bring this new vocabulary to life. Helps children to build their vocabulary and develop early reading skills. Encourages word and picture recognition. Quirky details to engage young readers.
Author: Rosemary Wells Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers ISBN: 9781984835604 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
To celebrate 40 years of Max and Ruby, we are publishing MAX'S FIRST WORD in a new lap-sized board book format! Older sister Ruby tries to teach Max some simple words. "Say 'apple,' Max," says Ruby. "Say 'egg.' " But Max has his own ideas about what his first big word will be. When first published in 1979, Rosemary Wells's Max's First Word set a new standard in board books. Using very few words and hilarious pictures, Wells tells an entire story in only twelve pages, with content that is perfect for the youngest reader. Showcased in a new lap-sized board book format, this classic title will delight a new generation.
Author: Fukiko Yamamoto Publisher: Chronicle Books ISBN: 9780811852982 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 120
Book Description
Kika has lots of words to share with you! Loving words like kiss and hug. Playful words like ball and bounce. How-I-feel words like happy and silly. Even my-favorite-people words like mother and father and baby! Funny, expressive, and unique, Kika brings verve and personality to all the words in baby's growing world.
Author: Holly Bathie Publisher: ISBN: 9781474919067 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Little children need to learn a huge amount of vocabulary before they start to read, and one of the best ways to help them is to share books with them. This book is a perfect vocabulary builder, with over a hundred school-themed words, each with a picture. Simply point to a picture and say the word and your child will soon be picking up new words. An essential word book that will help to familiarise and explain what happens at school.
Author: Angela Wilkes Publisher: ISBN: 9780863186301 Category : Vocabulary Languages : en Pages : 64
Book Description
A first dictionary, designed to help young children enrich their vocabulary and learn early reading skills. Compiled with the help of leading experts on child literacy, this book contains over 1000 of the words most commonly used by children. All the words are grouped together thematically, with each double page spread featuring a topic of special interest to the child such as at the seaside, around the house, on the farm and at the supermarket.
Author: Christine Kenneally
Author: Roger Priddy
Author: Barefoot Books
Author: Mary Cartwright
Author: Rosemary Wells
Author: Felicity Brooks
Author: Fukiko Yamamoto
Author: Holly Bathie
Author: John David Walt
Author: Angela Wilkes