Description: Language is a system of communication that can be spoken, written, or gestured. People use language in a variety of ways, including sharing stories, persuading people, and bringing together communities. What Is Language? explores the importance of language and examines how humans use language compared to how animals use it. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
