Maria Birmingham – författare

Let’s talk.

We don’t think much about our ability to communicate. We simply have a conversation, make a call, send a text or use sign language to share information. But how was human language invented? And when?

Communication is a way for us to express ourselves, share information and maintain relationships with others. Hundreds of years ago, humans needed to communicate to hunt, farm and defend against threats. Today, thanks to satellites and computers, we can communicate in an instant with just about anyone on Earth. Can We Talk? examines the evolution of human communication—from the theories about how spoken language began to the technological advances that connect the world now.

The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

Animals are a talented bunch—they are fast, strong and agile. But did you know that animals can have artistic talents too?

Some animals are singers, like the Alston’s singing mouse, who can croon over 100 different musical notes to serenade a mate. Some are artists, like the male pufferfish, who decorates his nest with fancy shells. And some are great imitators, like the ocelot, who can imitate the call of a baby monkey to try to catch a meal. That's just the start—there are dancers, acrobats, tricksters and so many more! It’s about time these impressive creatures got their moment in the spotlight. So prepare yourself for the planet’s most dazzling performances and enjoy the animal talent show!