Pocket Genius American Sign Language

Author DK
Paperback
$7.99 US
3.8"W x 5.05"H x 0.43"D  
On sale Mar 18, 2025 | 160 Pages | 9780593964316
Grades 6-8

Start learning American Sign Language (ASL) with this guide to the most essential everyday ASL phrases and words.

If you are a parent looking for an accessible guide to ASL basics for your hearing child, then look no further than Pocket Genius American Sign Language.

Perfect for our young readers aged 8-12, this guide combines clear, step-by-step illustrations with simple, to-the-point instructions for signing words, phrases, and sentences in ASL.

This compact ASL guide for children offers:
  • A pocket-sized but detailed guide, fitting all the important information into one small package.
  • Easy-to-follow chapters and information suitable for children aged 8+ supported by simple illustrations, instructions, and top tips to learn ASL.
  • Clear step-by-step illustrations make it easy to practice and master each sign.

This Pocket Genius series is perfect for all hearing children, whether they are young readers just beginning to explore ASL or little geniuses who are experts already!

The illustrations also capture the nuances of each sign–from hand movements to body language and facial expressions–to help your child master the language basics quickly and easily. The pocket size of this book lets them carry it wherever they are–at home, in school, or on the playground.
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From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

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Start learning American Sign Language (ASL) with this guide to the most essential everyday ASL phrases and words.

If you are a parent looking for an accessible guide to ASL basics for your hearing child, then look no further than Pocket Genius American Sign Language.

Perfect for our young readers aged 8-12, this guide combines clear, step-by-step illustrations with simple, to-the-point instructions for signing words, phrases, and sentences in ASL.

This compact ASL guide for children offers:
  • A pocket-sized but detailed guide, fitting all the important information into one small package.
  • Easy-to-follow chapters and information suitable for children aged 8+ supported by simple illustrations, instructions, and top tips to learn ASL.
  • Clear step-by-step illustrations make it easy to practice and master each sign.

This Pocket Genius series is perfect for all hearing children, whether they are young readers just beginning to explore ASL or little geniuses who are experts already!

The illustrations also capture the nuances of each sign–from hand movements to body language and facial expressions–to help your child master the language basics quickly and easily. The pocket size of this book lets them carry it wherever they are–at home, in school, or on the playground.

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We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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