Description
Only human beings can pass ideas from one mind to another using words. Written in a lively narrative style, this book introduces young readers to the civilisations, inventions and wordsmiths who have shaped the way we communicate. It explores what words are; the use of spoken and sign language; the development of written scripts; the history of manuscripts and printed books; dialects, accents and identity; codes and invented languages; languages facing extinction – and much more.
Details
  • Author: Richards, Mary & Blake, Rose
  • Publisher: Thames & Hudson
  • Format: Hardback
  • Publication Date: 22/09/2022
  • ISBN: 9780500652824
  • B-Code: B064951
  • Illustrated: Colour illustrations
  • Pages: 96
  • Dimensions: 279x216mm
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