This text provides a comprehensive introduction to current thinking on language acquisition. Following an introductory chapter that discusses the foundations of linguistic inquiry, the book covers the acquisition of specific aspects of language from birth to about age 6. Topics include the language abilities of newborns, the acquisition of phonological properties of language, the lexicon, syntax, pronoun and sentence interpretation, control structures, specific language impairments, and the relationship between language and other cognitive functions.

What is a noun? It's easier to show than explain--and this book is brimming with examples.
Author Brian Cleary and illustrator Jenya Promitsky creatively clarify the concept of nouns for young readers.
Nouns are printed in color for easy identification, and the playful rhymes and illustrations combine to highlight key words.

Simple, rhyming text and colorful cartoon cats help children expand their vocabularies and gain an appreciation for the rhythm of language in this lighthearted book of rhyming verse.
Adjectives like frilly, silly, polka-dotted, fizzy, and spunky are printed in color, and all the words will tickle you pink!

The latest addition to the best-selling Words Are CATegorical(tm) series, this fun-filled guide uses playful puns and humorous illustrations to creatively clarify the concept of pronouns.
Key pronouns appear in color for easy identification to show, not tell, readers what pronouns are all about.

Bursting with adverbs, this addition to the Words Are CATegorical(tm) series creatively clarifies the concept of adverbs for young readers with delightfully playful rhymes and extremely humorous illustrations.
For easy identification, adverbs are printed in color and key words are illustrated on each page.