Living with Deafness (Living with (Raintree Steck-Vaughn)) [Library Binding]

Emma Haughton (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Series: Living with (Raintree Steck-Vaughn)

Explains the condition of deafness, its possible causes, and how it affects the everyday lives of those who are dealing with it.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 3-5-These volumes introduce readers to people with disabilities and show how they go about their everyday lives. Haughton offers a simple explanation of the anatomy of the ear to help children understand various types of hearing loss and their causes, from infection to fluid in the ear. Hearing aids, cochlear implants, and TTYs are described, as are various methods of communication, such as sign language, finger spelling, and lip reading. Westcott gives a brief explanation of how the eye normally functions and looks at some of the causes of visual impairment, such as cataracts, disease, glaucoma, and other conditions. Many aids are described, such as talking kitchen scales, large-print keypads, and mugs that beep when filled. Full-color photos appear throughout both of these attractive and accessible introductions.-Christine A. Moesch, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, NY

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About the Author

Emma Haughton is a freelance journalist and writer, specializing in health and family issues. She is the author of several non-fiction books for young people dealing with drug abuse and other related subjects. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Raintree (January 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 081725742X
• ISBN-13: 978-0817257422
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,033,405 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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