What is American Sign Language?

"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.

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Main Author: Herman, Gail, 1959- (Author)
Other Authors: Squier, Robert (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Penguin Workshop, [2026]
Series:What was--?
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Summary:"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.
Physical Description:108 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Audience:Ages 8-12
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9798217049288
9798217049295
Author Notes:Gail Herman has written many books for children, including easy-to-read books such as Flower Girl, Otto the Cat, What a Hungry Puppy! , and Step into Reading's own The Lion and the Mouse and There Is a Town . She has also written several biographies and nonfiction books, including Who Was Jackie Robinson? and What Are the Paralympic Games? She lives in Newton, Massachusetts.