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TitleWhat is American Sign Language? / by Gail Herman ; illustrated by Robert Squier.
AuthorHerman, Gail, 1959- author.
Call NoJ PBK What is ASL Blue Dot
CollectionJuvenile Non-Fiction
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Catalog Details
International Standard Book Number 9798217049288
International Standard Book Number 9798217049295
Personal Name Herman, Gail, 1959- author.
Title Statement What is American Sign Language? / by Gail Herman ; illustrated by Robert Squier.
Imprint ©2026.
Imprint New York, NY : Penguin Workshop, [2026]
Physical Description 108 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Series Statement What was?
Bibliography, Etc. Note Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note What is American Sign Language? -- Reading the signs -- Signing through the centuries -- Everyone here signed -- Home and abroad -- A language grows -- Slavery and segregation -- The war of methods -- Surprise findings -- Separate paths, different languages -- Asl takes a bow -- The good and the bad -- What about now? -- Timelines -- Bibliography.
Summary, Etc. "Learn about the history of American Sign Language, from its origins in older signed languages to its role in the education of deaf and hearing children today in this illustrated chapter book!"-- Provided by publisher.
Target Audience Note Ages 8-12 Penguin Workshop.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term American Sign Language.
Added Entry, Personal Name Squier, Robert, illustrator.
Series Added Entry-Uniform Title What was--?