deaf people

Recounts how the young Helen Keller, left blind and deaf by a childhood illness, learned to communicate with the world.

Explores the specific ideas and visionary theology that fired Helen Keller's long and productive life of triumphant accomplishment in the face of all odds and her tireless philanthropic efforts to improve the lives of the less fortunate throughout the world. Based on Helen Keller's writing and books.

A biography of the blind and deaf girl who overcame both handicaps with the help of her teacher, Annie Sullivan.

In Brooklyn, New York, in 1947, a boy learns about discrimination and tolerance as he and his deaf father share their enthusiasm over baseball and the Dodgers' first baseman, Jackie Robinson.

With help from an alien friend, Ella embraces her deafness and gains the confidence to play soccer. Includes a quick history of soccer, a social emotional tie-in, and a pro athlete biography.

"A biography of William "Dummy" Hoy, who pursued his love of baseball and became the first deaf player to have a long career in the Major Leagues, where he accumulated records and top-ranking statistics. Includes an afterword, author's sources, and historical photograph"--Provided by publisher.

Describes how Helen Keller managed to communicate in spite of being deaf and blind.

Focuses on the early life of a woman who is well known for overcoming her handicaps of being both blind and deaf.

Nervous for her talent show performance, Aurora spots a butterfly and is inspired to conjur a magical butterfly with her hands which sets off a chain reaction of support and empowerment among the global Deaf community.

The author reflects on his experiences growing up in Brooklyn during the 1940s and being the oldest son of two deaf parents.