Can We Talk?

  • Illustrated By: Xulin Wang
  • Pages:96
  • Publisher:Orca Book Publishers
  • Series: Orca Timeline
  • Themes:communication, language, speech, technology, conversation
  •  
  • Available:03/11/2025
  • Lexile:1040L
  • Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient:V
Hardcover
9781459838727
$29.95
Ebook
9781459838741 LICENSE OPTIONS
$23.99

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.

“Provides an excellent overview of human communication and its history. Everyone can learn something new about human communication from this book and be inspired to find out more. Xulin’s lively and colourful illustrations bring the concepts to life visually. Highly Recommended.”

– CM: Canadian Review of Materials

“An intriguing look at how humans have stayed connected through the ages.”

– Kirkus Reviews

Download the Can We Talk? Poster.

Customizable Text and Layout

Text and layout can be adjusted for text size and colour, background colour, and layout to support individual reading preferences.

Described Images

Non-text content includes descriptive text, such as alt-text and long descriptions.

Table of Contents and Structured Navigation

Page elements are labelled and structured in a meaningful sequence.

Screen Reader and Text-to-Speech (TTS) friendly

Structured for screen readers and text-to-speech tools, including assistive technologies and browser plugins.

Bookmarks and Highlights

Add bookmarks and save highlighted passages.

ARIA Roles

ARIA roles clarify semantic elements of this ebook, making it easier for screen readers and assistive technologies to understand the contents of the book.