communication

Examines the history of communication, discussing the development of printing, mass media, and computers.

Describes direct speech, telephone, radio, records, and tapes as means of communication by the spoken word; letters, newspapers, magazines, books, and signs as written forms of communication; and photographs, movies, television, and illustrations as pictorial means of communication.

Simple text and photographs describe how communication in the twenty-first century is different from the past.

Mog, a young boy living during the Stone Age, discovers words and language and teaches his fellow cave dwellers how to talk, thus altering the course of history.

The noisy fifth grade boys of Laketon Elementary School challenge the equally loud fifth grade girls to a "no talking" contest.

Provides examples of children who speak well and use proper language, and features a brief story about a girl who speaks up and uses good listening skills while at a family gathering.

Situations taken from daily life demonstrate the usefulness and pleasure of writing.

Great Jobs for Communications Majors helps students explore career options within their field of study. From assessing individual talents and skills to taking the necessary steps to land a job, every aspect of identifying and getting started in a career in communications is covered. Readers learn to explore their options, target an ideal career, present a major as an asset to a job, perfect a job search, and follow through and get results.

Demonstrates simple strategies and techniques designed to help mothers and daughters communicate better about sensitive topics.