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American Sign Language the Easy Way (Easy Way.)
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Author: |
David Stewart |
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July 1998, Barrons Educational Series |
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"An easy and informative guide to learning ASL:
Finally, a book that looks at ASL completely!! 'American Sign Language the Easy Way' is a must for the beginner ASL user. It provides
comprehensive information about the signs themselves, the grammar of ASL, the importance of facial expression and the culture that
surrounds native users. The conversational dialogues illustrated in the book give students useful and real-life scenarios of signs exchanged
when interacting with other ASL users. When learning any oral language, grammar plays an important role. This is also true for ASL, a
manual mode of communication that has its own unique set of grammatical rules that must be learned to converse effectively. Other
books in ASL do not stress the importance of the grammar and facial expression. The Easy Way illustrates a wide variety of signs and
the context for their use. I recommend this book to everyone who is interested in learning ALL about American Sign Language, its form
and culture.
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Signing Made Easy : A Complete Program for Learning Sign Language/Includes Sentence Drills
and Exercises for Increased Comprehension and Signing Skill
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Author: |
Rod R. Butterworth, Mickey Flodin, Karen R. Twigg |
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February 1989, Perigee |
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Synopsis:
The authors of the critically acclaimed Perigee Visual Dictionary of Signing have created a text-and-workbook-in-one, teaching how to
use signing as a language. Signing Made Easy offers the first thorough, step-by-step approach to learning sign language, complete with
drills and practice exercises.
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"OUTSTANDING WAY TO START LEARNING ASL:
I "cut my teeth" in American Sign Language using this excellent book. As a stand alone resource, however, I found myself needing more
so I bought Martin L.A. Sternberg's Dictionary and the two together are dynamite!
Butterworth & Flodin's book is easy to understand and will have you signing in not time. I highly recommend it."
"The best teacher (next to a real one) you could get!
Signing made easy has great pictures and teaches you just like a real teacher would."
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The American Sign Language Phrase Book
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Author: |
Lou Fant (Preface), Betty G. Miller (Illustrator) |
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Published: |
Revised edition, NTC/Contemporary Publishing |
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Synopsis:
Newly revised, this handy reference to everyday expressions provides an immediate means to communicate with the hearing-impaired.
Organized by topic, with chapters focusing on health, family, school, money, time travel, food and drink, small talk, and more, this
manual includes clear, easy-to-follow illustrations for every hand movement--more than 1,500 line drawings.
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"An excellent resource; the best way to learn ASL from a book:
This is an excellent resource for those who wish to use real-life ASL as spoken by the American Deaf Community. Unlike other books
on the topic, The American Sign Language Phrase Book avoids "Signed English" (the use of ASL as a word-for-word analog to spoken
English). The book presents the grammar of ASL, showing sentence structure, phrasing, even slang, and noting when spoken English
words are inappropriate. This is the only book I've seen that could really facilitate a friendly conversation between a hearing and deaf
person. The down side? The illustrations are hard to get used to. Because The American Sign Language Phrase Book (properly)
emphasizes facial expression, there is often not enough detail given in illustrating the hands. My ASL teacher recommends this book to
the exclusion of any other ASL dictionary."
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Sign Language for Everyone : A Basic Course in Communication With the Deaf
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Author: |
Cathy Rice |
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Published: |
December 1977, Thomas Nelson |
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"Great beginner's book:
I first learned sign language using this book. Excellent book for those beginning to learn sign language. The explanations are simple to
understand. The graphics are usually clear, so the student will do the sign correctly.
Our church switched to a different text about three years ago because of the lack of vocabulary. Since we use the book for three
semesters of teaching, we needed a book that would contain three semester's worth of vocabulary. I think that this book is an excellent
book for younger people learning sign lanague.
The Campus Church, Pensacola Christian College"
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The Joy of Signing : The Illustrated Guide for Mastering Sign Language and the Manual Alphabet
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Author: |
Lottie L. Riekehof |
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Published: |
May 1987 (2nd edition), Gospel Pub House |
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Synopsis:
In this standard work on sign language for the deaf, over 1500 signs have been clearly illustrated and are grouped by chapter into their
natural categories. Line drawings and step-by-step descriptions of hand positions aid rapid learning.
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"Great book to start signing with!:
This was my first sign book. That it shows the origins of the signs makes them easier to understand, perform and remember.
There's plenty of information here if you would like to communicate with a deaf or hearing impaired child or adult. A wonderful way to
show someone you care."
"A comprehensive and well-developed reference on sign lang:
The Joy of Signing is a valuable reference for all who wish to learn to sign. Although it is quite complete for the time it was written, a
great deal has changed in 12 years. An updated version would be wonderful and having it in paperback would make it easier to use.
Describing the origins of the signs, ie; male and female, helps learners make sense of the signs and makes it easier to use as a teaching
tool for new students. An updated version would definitely rank five stars!"
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Intermediate Conversational Sign Language
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Author: |
Willard J. Madsen |
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Published: |
September 1982, Gallaudet University Press |
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"You want to learn sign, buy this book:
This book is the best. If you have a basic knowledge of ASL and
want to learn more than just the vocabulary, this is the best one I have seen!"
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Signing Exact English
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Author: |
Ester Zawolkow, Gerilee Gustason, Lilian Lopez (Illustrator), Esther Zawolkow |
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Published: |
March 1995 (Pocket edition), Modern Signs Pr |
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"Most comprehesive collection yet:
This book is the most comprehensive collection of words my wife
and I have found to date. The pictures are easy to understand and at
times funny. I highly recommend it for those deciding to Sign Exact
English. --This text refers to the paperback edition of this title"
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Gallaudet Survival Guide to Signing
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Author: |
Leonard G. Lane, Jan Skrobisz (Illustrator) |
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Published: |
March 1990 (New Rev edition), Gallaudet Univ Pr |
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"Good choice for Family/Friends who want to learn to sign:
This is book is one I recommand for giving to family and
friends who want to learn sign language. It not the best on the market but it is
affordable and easy to understand. This book is also just the basics so
you need to work with who ever you give this book too. This
book also helps when it comes to differnt kind of sign language or
signs for the same word. It a great book and I give it to everyone who
ask me about Sign Language!"
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A Basic Course in American Sign Language
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Author: |
Tom Humphries, Carol Padden, Terrence J. O'Rourke
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Published: |
June 1994 (2nd spiral edition) Terrance J |
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"If you want to understand ASL grammer, this is THE book!
I borrowed a copy of this book some years ago and I thought
it was fantastic! This the best book I've seen that explains ASL grammer.
I would highly recommend it to the intermediate sign language learner."
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Dictionaries
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American Sign Language : A Comprehensive Dictionary
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Author: |
Martin L. A. Sternberg |
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Published: |
May 1981, HarperCollins |
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"A very good dictionary, but still a dictionary, not to be confused with a book to learn sign language. If you were to buy, "Joy of Signing"
and this, you would probably have a wonderful combination set for learning, "Joy" for learning basic variations for phases, and this for
learning advanced(to an extent) variaions. An another good thing about this book is the throwing in of short senteneces, instead of
flipping through half the book four times to find all the words for "in a few months" it is listed right there. A draw back is it does not list
days of week, numbers, names of months etc. But all together, a very good book."
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American Sign Language Concise Dictionary
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Author: |
Martin L. A. Sternberg |
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Published: |
November 1994 (Revised edition), Harperperennial Library |
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Synopsis :
Here is a completely updated, concise edition of the book Los Angeles Times called the "most clearly written dictionary of sign language
ever published." Featuring new signs and illustrations, this reference now presents more than 2,500 of the most widely used words,
phrases, and idioms.
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"If you are looking for a great asl book, this is the one!
This is a great book if you are having troubles or need to learn asl. It has all the basic words you need and more! If anyone is looking for
a book with everything they need then this is definetely the one to buy. Not only did they show a picture but also wrote out how to do it,
so if you are visual, or are better learning by words you will understood it clearly and I think it would be worth your money! Martin L.A.
Sternberg is the best yet!"
"ASL Dictionary Best In Field:
This dictionary is the best one I have seen yet. I have been involved in ASL and the deaf community since 1982. Easy to understand the
signs, and discriptions."
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The Perigee Visual Dictionary of Signing : An A-To-Z Guide to over 1,350 Signs of American Sign
Language
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Author: |
Rod R. Butterworth, Mickey Flodin (Editor) |
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Published: |
August 1995 (Revised edition), Perigee; |
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Synopsis:
A comprehensive, alphabetized guide to American Sign Language includes more than 1,350 signs, accompanying illustrations that show
precise hand positions and exact movements, and helpful hints.
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"Fabulous resource for any signer...novice to sage!!
As a professional sign language interpreter, I am often asked by non-signers to recommend a book for them to begin learning this
beautiful, expressive language...this is always the first one I mention!"
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The Pocket Dictionary of Signing
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Author: |
Rod R. Butterworth, Mickey Flodin |
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Published: |
June 1992 (New&expndd edition), Perigee; |
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Synopsis:
With more than 100,000 copies in print, this easy-to-use pocket edition of Ameslan has become a classic in its field. Arranged in a
dictionary format, the revised and expanded edition contains over 600 signing entries with accompanying directions, illustrations, and
sample sentences. |
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"This is a great book and handy to!!!
I volunteer at a local hospital working with children.Some are deaf. My directer asked me if I wanted to work with these children.I
wanted to but I didn't know how to sign.With a few classes and this book I learned how to communicate with these children.Now I
really love signing."
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For the Children
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Simple Signs (Picture Puffins)
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Author: |
Cindy Wheeler |
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Published: |
January 1997 (Reprint edition), Puffin Books |
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Reviews: |
From Booklist , September 1, 1995
Ages 4^-6. Wheeler, who uses American Sign Language to communicate with one of her own children, has chosen 28 simple signs that
young children can learn, among them, "cat," "eat," and "happy." Each sign, presented in a crisp black-and-white sketch with dotted lines
to show hand movement, is accompanied by an easily recognizable color picture of what is signified. A hint listed below each sign
explains in easy-to-understand terms how to place or move the hands ("like pedaling a bike," "like peeling a banana," etc.). Without the
hints, the pictures will be a bit tricky to decipher. The end result is broader understanding: children don't simply learn a few words in a
new language; they learn that there's a completely different world of communication. Mary Harris Veeder
Copyright(c) 1995, American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the school & library binding edition of
this title.
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"Beautiful and simplistic, a great starter book:
I have a toddler with speech disorder and use signs to agument communication. the easy to understand diagrams and simple description
of how to make the sign was extremely useful to me. My son enjoyed the wonderful illustrations. I am using this book and its companion
"More Simple Signs" to aid his teacher and classmates. Cindy Wheeler should be commended on her beautiful books. Only a parent of a
"special" child understands how issues should be presented. These books are extremely useful" -- This text refers to the school &
library binding edition of this title
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More Simple Signs
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Author: |
Cindy Wheeler |
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Published: |
February 1998, Viking Childrens Books |
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Reviews: |
From Booklist , January 1, 1998
Gr. 1^-4. From the author/illustrator of Simple Signs (1995) comes another introductory picture book about sign language. Each page
introduces a new word chosen from vocabulary that young children might actually use, such as sun, play, girl, sit, yellow, apple, yes,
stop, monkey, and fish. A watercolor painting illustrates the object, action, or idea, while an ink drawing shows a child demonstrating
the hand position and motion for the sign. Simple and pleasant in its design, this book will serve as an attractive resource for beginning
students of sign language. Carolyn Phelan
Copyright(c) 1998, American Library Association. All rights reserved
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"Wonderful book of practical words for everyday use:
This book like its companion book "Simple Signs" was designed for the everyday person. Both books contain signs needed on a daily
basis and is a wonderful first book of signs. The diagrams and explanations of how to do the sign are first rate and easy to understand
and the illustrations are beautiful. I can not say enough about these books except to thank Cindy Wheeler for understanding her audience
so well. "
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The Handmade Alphabet (Picture Puffins)
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Author: |
Laura Rankin, Laure Rankin |
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November 1996 (Reprint edition), Puffin |
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From Kirkus Reviews , October 1, 1991
Exquisitely detailed, realistically portrayed hands of different ages, sexes, and colors demonstrate the positions for the manual alphabet
used in American Sign; an object with the appropriate initial appears with each--the pointing finger for ``I'' reaches toward a dripping
icicle; ``T'' sports three thimbles and a fistful of thread; ``X'' appears on an X-ray. An elegant roman capital completes each beautifully
designed color- pencil illustration. The key includes the lovely jacket and title-page pictures, each of which adds something special--e.g.,
the hand on the title-page is overlaid with some of the many styles of letters that may be represented by the signs. The point of view
sometimes varies from signer to observer, but the illustrations are so admirably clear that this should cause no confusion. An excellent
introduction. (Nonfiction/Picture book. 2+) -- Copyright (c)1991, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. --This text refers to
the hardcover edition of this title
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"As a future elementary educator who is interested in both ASL and children's books, I found The Handmade Alphabet to be an
incredible example of the two. I requested our school librarian to purchase this book, and when she did, the kids loved it, too."
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The Handmade Counting Book
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Author: |
Laura Rankin |
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Published: |
October 1998, E P Dutton |
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Reviews: |
From Kirkus Reviews , September 15, 1998
Rankin (The Handmade Alphabet, 1991, etc.) returns with another elegant study of American Sign Language, demonstrating the count
up to 100. The imaginative drawings show the hand in starting position, the direction of the motion, and the final position for each
number. Some sequences are quite challenging, but the presentation is utterly charming: every page presents a number, shows the
handwork, and, against a brown-paper background, a corresponding number of objects. Butterflies, wildflowers, toy dinosaurs, dolls,
fish, and more are on display, while the last page furnishes inquisitive readers with the names of the objects presentednot just four
butterflies, but an Adonis blue, a monarch, a purple spotted swallowtail, and a cloudless sulphur. (Picture book. 4-10) -- Copyright
(c)1998, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
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My First Book of Sign
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Author: |
Pamela J. Baker, Patricia Bellan Gillen (Illustrator) |
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Published: |
October 1986, Kendall Green |
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Card catalog description:
Pictures of children demonstrate the forming in sign language of 150
basic alphabetically arranged words, accompanied by illustrations of
the words themselves. Includes a discussion of fingerspelling and general rules for signing. |
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"The best children's sign book I have seen!
The thing that impresses me most about this book is it's accessibility
for children of very young ages. My daughter, who just turned three,
has been using this book for the last year. She has learned almost
every sign in the book and uses them on a daily basis. I looked
everywhere for a book that had bright, colorful pictures of the
objects/concepts being signed along with the illustration of how to do the
sign."
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Happy Birthday! : A Beginners Book of Signs (Board Book)
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Author: |
Angela M. Bednarczyk, Janet Weinstock, Angela Bednarezyk, Barbara Lipp, Tony Pemberton (Photographer), Peter Brandt |
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Published: |
July 1997 (1 Ed edition), Star Bright Books |
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Book Description
Every child loves a birthday party, and all the important words needed to help celebrate one are here; from clown to candle, as well as
the important numbers to help you count how old you are!
From the Back Cover
Parents know that babies can make some of their needs known long before they can talk. But now research shows that babies who are
taught to sign can "talk" long before they can vocalize words. So expand your child's communication skills and have fun learning a new
language together.
About the Author
Angela Bednarczyk and Janet Weinstock are both teachers of deaf children. Both live in the Washington, D.C. area and know just what
words are important to children. Barbara Lipp is an illustrator and designer with many books to her credit. She lives in New York. Peter
Brandt and Tony Pemberton are well-known photographers. They both live in New York City. |
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Dina the Deaf Dinosaur
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Author: |
Carole Addabbo (Illustrator), Valentine (Illustrator), Carole Addabbom |
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Published: |
January 1998, Hannacroix Creek Books |
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Book Description:
Dina, a deaf dinosaur, runs away from home because her parents will
not let her learn sign language even though it would allow her to
communicate more complicated ideas. In the forest Dina met Otto the owl,
Camilla the chipmunk, and Moliere the mole. Fortunately, Otto
learned some sign language years before when he lived below a
deaf dove. Dina teaches them the sign language alphabet and a few
words. They invited her to stay with them. This children's book will
delight children who can hear or who are deaf. Sign language is
taught in a creative and memorable way. Valentine's illustrations
are magical, colorful watercolors that grace each right hand page of the
story.
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Jessi's Secret Language
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Author: |
Ann M. Martin |
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Published: |
October 1991, Demco Media |
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Synopsis:
Learning American Sign Language from young Matt Braddock, the club's newest charge, Jessi is swept up in local efforts to introduce
sign language to the many interested children and prepares a special surprise for Matt.
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"This book is the best I've read in The Babysitter's Club. It touched my heart in several ways. If you have a child aged 10-14 you MUST
buy this book. It is a very heart warming book Ann. M. Martain is an excellent autor and she has a good sense of humour inside her
books. I am 11 and I love this book. Jessi learns how to do sign language and sets up a ballet show for the deaf."
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Understanding the Silent World
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A Loss for Words : The Story of Deafness in a Family
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Author: |
Lou Ann Walker |
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Published: |
September 1987, HarperCollins |
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Reviews: |
Synopsis: From the time she was a toddler, Lou Ann Walker was the
ears and voice for her deaf parents. Their family life was warm
and loving, but outside the home, they faced a world that
misunderstood and often rejected them. "A fascinating personal
testament."--Chicago Sun Times Book Review |
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"A Window into the Deaf Community:
This is a great book that opens a window into a world that most
do not understand and is not meant for the hearing people. It's
great and a must read; great insight"
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Train Go Sorry : Inside a Deaf World
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Author: |
Leah Hager Cohen |
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Published: |
May 1995 (Reprint edition), Vintage Books |
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Reviews: |
From Booklist , February 1, 1994
Leah Hager Cohen personalizes the issues facing the deaf culture by introducing their impact on her own family and the community of the
Queens, New York City Lexington School for the Deaf. The characterizations of her hearing father, current superintendent of Lexington,
and of her grandfather, a former student, are masterly. Throughout the book, Cohen focuses on two students whose Russian and African
American roots exemplify the school's increasingly diverse population. Presenting both sides of such debates as using American Sign
Language in the classroom and cochlear implants for children, Cohen truly involves readers in the problems of those she portrays. Her
discussions support the existence of special schools for this group to provide for its members' particular communication and social needs.
Well organized and beautifully written. Nancy McCray
Copyright(c) 1994, American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the hardcover edition of this title
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"A wonderful Look at the Deaf World:
I really enjoyed this book. Leah Hager Cohen has managed to create a portrayal of the Deaf Community which is thought provoking and
interesting. Anyone with a connection to the Deaf Community ought to read this book. Cohen comes from an extreme viewpoint of
inclusion being wrong for the Deaf Community and Deaf children. However, in this book she is able to portray, in a passionate way, the
importance of the Deaf Community for Deaf people without pushing her views on inclusion. Cohen creates an atmosphere of warmth and
companionship within her text that speaks out in a louder voice than any argument on the street against inclusion."
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A Journey into the Deaf-World
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Author: |
Harlan L. Lane, Robert Hoffmeister (Contributor), Ben Bahan, Corona Machemer (Editor) |
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Published: |
May 1996, Dawn Sign Pr |
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Reviews: |
Booknews, Inc. , November 1, 1996
An introduction to the lives, language, and culture of the Deaf World,
the signing community in the US. Conversations with deaf people
reveal concepts central to the Deaf World, while overviews of the history,
culture, and political agenda of the Deaf World provide details
on the education of deaf children, deaf culture worldwide, and the ways
in which technology helps and hinders deaf people. For students
in hearing disorders, deaf studies, audiology, and speech pathology,
and for general readers. Paper edition (unseen), $24.95. Annotation
c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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"most informative, accurate book on Deaf culture I've found:
I have a Bachelor of Science in Deaf Studies from Boston University,
and I think that this book is readable, informative and accurate in a
way that sets it apart from the many books appearing now about
Deafness and Deaf culture. It's for everyone: Deaf people, students,
parents who have a Deaf child, and people wishing to learn more about
the subject. I enjoyed it because the facts weren't hidden behind
jargon and the personal experiences of the authors came through
strongly. This should be the first book a person picks up when wanting
to learn about Deafness."
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Deaf Like Me
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Author: |
Thomas S. Spradley, James P. Spradley |
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Published: |
May 1985 (Reissue edition), Gallaudet Univ Pr |
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"Very important book for parents of hearing impaired children:
As the mother of a hearing impaired child, I highly recommend this
book. I read it shortly after our son's diagnosis (in April of 1996) at
the age of one year. Although we were just beginning this remarkable
journey of raising a child with a disability, I found great comfort in
the struggles and triumphs of this loving family. It was easy to
identify with their need to communicate with their child. And I agree
completely with their choice to use a mode of commuication which is
easiest for the child. Over the past 2 1/2 years, we have come to
the conclusion that we must adapt our world to meet the needs of
our child, rather than expecting him to adapt to ours without the
necessary tools. I applaud this family for their courageous decision!"
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American Sign Language: Shattering the Myth, Essays by Larry G Stewart, Frances M Parsons,
Otto J Menzel, Donald F Moores, Patrick W Seamans, Truman W Stelle.
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Author: |
Tom Bertling (Editor), Frances M. Parsons, Larry G. Stewart |
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Published: |
August 1, 1998 (1st edition), Kodiak Media Group |
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Reviews: |
Thomas J. Balkany, MD, FACS, FAAP, Hotchkiss Distinguished Professor and Vice Chairman,
Otolaryngology, University of Miami
. . . In this collection of essays written by respected deaf scholars
who place themselves squarely in front of the steamroller of ASL
radicalism, Bertling focuses light and reason upon the internal
inconsistencies, absence of scholarship, and conflict of interest of leaders of
the Deaf-World. . . . provide(s) an important background for anyone interested
in a balanced view of the current atmosphere of
academic repression, especially at Gallaudet University.
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