The First Word

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.

Big Board First 100 Words

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.

First Words Book

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.

My First Word Book

Author: Felicity Brooks
Publisher: Usborne Books
ISBN: 9780794533816
Category : Board books
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
270 familiar words with themes that include numbers, animals, on the farm, the body, things that go and bedtime.

My First Word Book about School

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.

Max's First Word

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.

Simple First Words Let's Talk

Author: Roger Priddy
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0312514212
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : id
Pages : 14

Book Description
By pressing the buttons and matching the sounds to the pictures again and again, children will quickly and easily learn simple first words and develop their speech. Now with even clearer audio

Baby's First Words

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.

Sophie la girafe: Sophie's Big First Word Book

Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465454497
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 17

Book Description
Big, lively images and large, simple text help toddlers learn their first words and discover the world around them in Sophie's Big First Word Book. Featuring more than 100 objects that are clearly labeled, this is the perfect book for babies develop early language and reading skills as well as build picture-to-word association. With more than fifty million sold, Sophie la girafe, the wildly popular toy from France, is a fixture in nurseries all over the world--and now baby's favorite toy is baby's favorite story collection. Sophie la girafe: ©Sophie la girafe. Modèle déposé / Design patent

Sam's First Word Book

Author: Yves Got
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9780811826150
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
Colorful illustrations show words, grouped into topics, for an adult and a very young child to share.