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"Partially deaf due to a childhood illness, Gerald Shea is no stranger to the search for communicative grace and clarity. In this eloquent and thoroughly researched book, he uncovers the centuries-long struggle of the Deaf to be taught in sign language--the only language that renders them complete, fully communicative human beings. Shea explores the history of the deeply biased attitudes toward the Deaf in Europe and America, which illogically forced...
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That Deaf Kid is a valuable resource for parents of deaf and hard of hearing children. It examines the ongoing tug-of-war between mainstreaming, deaf schools, hearing aids, cochlear implants, sign language, speech therapy, and more. That Deaf Kid brings these issues to light and shows how it's possible to have a healthy balance. Most important, it builds a critical bridge between fitting in and belonging. When we cross that bridge, we encourage deaf...
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"Young Marco Lippa is a healthy twelve-year-old: carefree and prone to dreaming. The star pitcher for his baseball team, he hits the winning home run against their cross-town rivals. But the revelry soon turns into something different, as Marco becomes sick. Rushed to the hospital and stuck with needles, poked and prodded, his world spins out of control. When he wakes up, he's deaf, and his dreams crumble. Sounds Of Silence tells the story of Marco...
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The "A.S.L., Yes!" Level 1 Lessons and Workbook is designed to align with ACTFL and ASLTA standards. This scalable and adaptable holistic curriculum is suitable for middle and high school students and college-level learners.
It can be used by both instructors and students in group or independent study formats. The curriculum comprises 30 themed topic lessons covering vocabulary, grammar features, critical reading and Q&A about the culture and...
11) Silent night
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"A school for the deaf takes an overnight trip to the snowy woods. Five teenagers go to sleep, but only four wake up. Leon is missing, and a teacher's body is found in the forest ... Sign language interpreter Paige Northwood is brought in to help with interrogations. Everyone at the school has a motive for murder - but they all have an alibi. As Paige becomes increasingly involved, she suspects there's something sinister going on. With the clock ticking...
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"Inspired by a true story, a 15th century Scottish princess named Joanna was born deaf and raised by King James I and Queen Beaufort, who desperately seek to find a suitor to marry her to gain alliances. In spite of a series of unfortunate events surrounding beautiful Joanna, she sees love in a different way and finds a real challenge: who wants to marry a deaf princess? Joanna the Deaf Princess is a story about the spirit of true love against odds."--...
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"Keep your eyes peeled! Learn the meaning and origin of this unusual saying and many more in this engaging, informative book. Colorful, humorous illustrations and clear examples help readers better understand idioms and how to use them. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, an introduction to the author and illustrator, and an index." --
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"This beautifully illustrated picture book tells the story of a little boy's fear of the dark. Lyrical writing inspires a positive attitude to the dark, including the idea that it's only when it's truly dark that you can see the stars. Laser-cut holes show shadows, monster eyes in a dark bedroom, and a stunning starry sky."--
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