LANGUAGE
Kent, Deborah

What Is Sign Language?

(3) K-3 Overcoming Barriers series. Facts about the development and use of Braille and American Sign Language are enhanced with stories of real children learning Braille or ASL. The unique characteristics and importance of each in allowing blind and deaf people to work and live independently is stressed. Full-color photos as well as the alphabet for each are included. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Overcoming Barriers titles: What Is Braille? and What Is Sign Language?

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