Native American Sign Language: How Native Americans Use Hand Signals to Communicate

Olsen, Madeline

ISBN 10: 0816745099 / ISBN 13: 9780816745098

Published by Troll Communications, U.S.A., 1998

About this Item

Extra-wide 8.5" x 11" design. Glossy illustrated wraps, moderate corner, edge wear. Pages very good. Saddle-stitch bind good. Beautifully illustrated in full color by a Native American artist, this unique book teaches hand signals that tribes used to communicate with one another. Using simple signals tribes that did not share a common language were able to communicate w/each other - about locations of buffalo, presence of enemies, wather conditions, or goods to be traded. Discover what life was like among native Americans of the Great Plains. Learn about their customs, crafts, familes, etc. More than one hundred traditional signs you can use today. Fascinating information includes how to ask a question; how to express past, present, and future; and how each signal related to the daily life of Native American tribes. A fine primmer. Age 8-12. Includes index of signs. 32 pages. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Native American Sign Language: How Native Americans Use Hand Signals to Communicate
• Publisher: Troll Communications, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0816745099
• ISBN 13: 9780816745098
• Binding: Soft Cover
• Illustrator: Carter, Ben
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Offers an introduction to Native American sign language, including pictures of signs for words relating to food, actions, weather, geography, counting, emotions, and objects