language and languages

A little girl greets people in her neighborhood in many different languages.

How did language come to be? Why can we speak, while cats and dogs can't? Where did our 7,000 world languages come from? This title looks at spoken, written and signed languages to find out where they came from and how they're changing.

A twelve-year-old orphan, Mosca Mye, and her homicidal goose, Saracen, travel to the city of Mandelion on the heels of smooth-talking con-man Eponymous Clent, driven by her love of language to find a better life.

When her maternal grandfather comes from China, Helen, who is biracial, develops a special bond with him despite their age and language differences.

Provides a thematic account of language variety, history, structure, and behavior.

Briefly discusses aspects of language and communication, such as vocal organs, alphabets, sound, musical instruments, electronics, and communication satellites.

Offers advice on using one's words to build up rather than tear down other people, as Christianity teaches we should do. Discusses the lasting hurt of mean words and offers advice on using words to help people rather than hurt them.

In a dystopian kingdom where the classes are separated by the languages they speak, Charlaina "Charlie" Hart has a secret gift that is revealed when she meets a mysterious young man named Max.

A collection of astonishing and humorous words from cultures and languages around the world, with the definition and origins of each word.

A chronological examination of early language development from the fetus's first detection of speech sounds to the toddler's mastery of complex grammar; featuring two-part chapters that explore what babies know about language and when they know it, and demonstrate how scientific findings can be used to enhance everyday interactions with children.