In a number of languages, scattered across the world, every statement must contain a specification of the type of evidence on which it is based - whether the speaker saw it, or heard it, or inferred it from indirect evidence, or learnt it from somebody else. Of interest to any grammarian, the book discusses evidentiality, and the cognitive and sociolinguistic consequences of evidentiality in a language.
The second edition of Spelling: approaches to teaching and assessment is written at a time of renewed public and academic interest in the topic of children’s spelling. This interest is reflected in the amount of new research conducted over the past five years, and in the number of new books, articles, and curriculum guides written for teachers. Much of the research, and many of the new texts, are cited in this new edition.
This definitive Handbook is the result of collaboration by top scholars in the field of children's cognition. It provides state-of-the-art summaries of current research by international specialists in different areas of cognitive development, written to be of interest to scholars as well as upper level students.
DK READERS is a compelling program for beginning readers. Beautiful illustrations and superb full-color photographs combine with engaging, easy-to-read stories to offer a fresh approach to each subject in the series.
Each DK READER is guaranteed to capture a child’s interest while developing his or her reading skills, general knowledge, and love of reading.
