sign language

Discusses how to understand the cultural significance of American Sign Language (ASL) within the deaf community and reveals how application of this knowledge can allow one to extend one's comprehension and usage of ASL.

Both photos and illustrations present readers with common questions and various common answers and their corresponding ASL signs.

Young readers will be absolutely thrilled when they learn a variety of signs to help them express how they feel. Happiness, excitement, and amazement are simply a few of the emotions that kids experience--and will know how to sign--when they finish reading this book.

"Shelly's Adventures offers unique and fun-filled educational resources that incorporate American Sign Language (ASL) while telling a story. In "Shelly's Outdoor Adventure", the first title of the series, Shelly introduces her friends to commonly used signs while exploring the great outdoors. You sure don't want to miss out on the fun!"--Amazon.com.

"Shelly's Adventures offers unique and fun-filled educational resources that incorporate American Sign Language (ASL) while telling a story. In "Shelly Goes to the Zoo", the second title of the 20-book series, Shelly and her friends spend a day with animals. While exploring the different exhibits, she teaches them animal signs and shares a few interesting facts, too. By the end of the book let's see how many signs you have learned!"--Amazon.com.

Discusses the successful efforts of deaf students to get Dr. I. King Jordan named to be the 1st deaf president of Gallaudet University in its 124 year history as a university for the deaf.

Jessi's learning a special language for a very special child.

Illustrations of American Sign Language, along with labeled photos, introduce children to words and phrases useful for signing at school.

Always overshadowed by his competitive older brother, especially in their work as mule drivers on the Erie Canal, fourteen-year-old Howard finally finds the courage to pursue his dreams of becoming an educator after he learns about sign language and teaches it to his deaf friend in nineteenth-century New York State.

Step-by-step instructions show how to perform useful phrases using American Sign Language.