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

"Illustrations of American Sign Language, along with labeled photos, introduce children to words and phrases useful for signing around their home"--Provided by publisher.

People in various professions shape our communities, so it's important to be able to discuss the workers who play a role in our daily lives. Young readers receive an overview of different professions and simultaneously get a basic lesson in sign language. Both Spanish and English translations encourage kids to explore different languages and methods of communication. Learning any language, either spoken or manual, begins with vocabulary acquisition....

Want a new way to show someone who your best friend is? How about using signs to tell your classmates about your family? Young readers will be delighted to learn a new way to discuss their favorite people. Both Spanish and English translations encourage kids to explore different languages and methods of communication. Learning any language, either spoken or manual, begins with vocabulary acquisition. The trilingual Talking Hands series offers readers...

Contains over forty key words based on American Sign Language.

"Follows the everyday lives of several Deaf school children, describing what they do in school, how they communicate with both hearing and Deaf relatives and friends, what they do for fun, and what being part of the Deaf community means to them"--Provided by publisher.

Color photos illustrate 22 signs.