Product Description: Written for young adults, this book introduces American Sign Language (ASL) and emphasizes how it differs from English. Readers will learn correct ASL sentences, sign games, and the full beauty of ASL in poetry and music.

Presents a history of sign language interpreting and discusses how and where it is done, who does it, and the necessary training

Examines the fundamental differences between written and spoken English and American Sign Language, the first language for more than 250,000 deaf people in North America. Includes instructions for using sign language in playing games, reading poetry, andsinging songs.Examines the fundamental differences between written and spoken English and American Sign Language, the first language for more than 250,000 deaf people in North America

Discusses the development of sign language and describes how it is used in conjunction with finger spelling, speechreading, and other forms of commuication to help individuals with impaired hearing.

Discusses the development of sign language and describes how it is used in conjunction with finger spelling, speechreading, and other forms of communication to help individuals with impaired hearing.