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What Is It Like to Be Blind?
People who are blind learn ways to use their senses of touch and hearing in order to sense the world around them. Readers will learn about the tools they use, including canes and seeing eye dogs, to travel and to be independent. First-hand stories of children who are blind help readers get a personal look at some kids who "see" the world in a different way.
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This is an easy-to-read, honest series. Each book contains fact boxes throughout the text. The books profile real-life blind and deaf students. There is also discussion about Helen Keller and Louis Braille. Photographs show readers the different things that blind and deaf people use to help them throughout their day, including a scanner, a screen reader, cochlear implants, hearing aids, and guide dogs. Finally the books show the American Sign Language and the Braille alphabets. This educational series is interesting and informative without being condescending or patronizing. Deborah Kent uses her remarkable knowledge of the subjects (she is blind herself) to show that these limitations can be overcome and people can live productive, fulfilling lives. Bibliography. Glossary. Websites. Index. Recommended, Library Media Connection January/February 2013
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Grades
3--5 IL
Grades
3-5 GRL
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