Spoken language is one of the many ways in which people communicate with one another. With thousands of spoken languages globally, speech can help bring people together and give them a way to share their thoughts and ideas with others. Spoken Language explores the different elements of spoken languages and examines how speech has evolved over time. 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.