Feeling isolated as the only African American in her sixth grade class, Jessi gains a sense of belonging by participating in the Baby-sitters Club, learning sign language in order to communicate with a deaf child, and dancing in a ballet.

"Illustrations of American Sign Language, along with labeled photos, introduce children to words and phrases useful for signing around town"--Provided by publisher.

Provides illustrations of American Sign Language signs and Spanish text for words related to the weather.

"...Foods presents common foods that signers of any age might find at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack"-- T.p.

Mary Lambert has always felt safe and protected on her beloved island of Martha's Vineyard. Her great-great-grandfather was an early English settler and the first deaf islander. Now, in 1805, over a hundred years later, many people there -- including Mary -- are deaf, and nearly everyone can communicate in sign language. Mary has never felt isolated. She is proud of her lineage. But recent events have delivered winds of change. Mary's brother died,...

Enthusiastic instruction in using sign language in a variety of situations.