Sign language / Karen Price Hossell.

Author/creator Price Hossell, Karen, 1957-
Format Book
Publication InfoChicago, Ill. : Heinemann Library, ©2003.
Description48 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Subjects
Sign language--History. --Juvenile literature.

SeriesCommunicating
Communicating. ^A599270
Contents Silent world -- History of sign language -- Signs in America -- Everyday gestures -- American manual alphabet -- American sign language -- Don't just use your hands! -- Features of American sign language -- Special signs -- Feelings and colors - People sign -- Numbers and days of the week -- Work and play -- Clothing signs -- Food signs -- Animal signs -- Putting it all together -- Native American sign language -- Everyone spoke sign language here -- Careers in sign language -- Signing in other countries -- Glossary.
Abstract Presents an overview of the history, development, and functions of sign language, as well as some of the different kinds of signs that are used.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Action note Little- committed to retain 20200101 20401231 CUSP
LCCN 2002001684
ISBN1588104877
ISBN9781588104878