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Author:

Parker, Victoria.

Title:

I know someone with a hearing impairment / Vic Parker.

Publisher:

Heinemann Library,

Copyright Date:

2011

Description:

32 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Ear--Juvenile literature.
Hearing aids--Juvenile literature.
Hearing disorders--Juvenile literature.
Hearing impaired--Juvenile literature.
Ear.
Hearing aids.
Hearing disorders.

Notes:

Includes index and glossary. Includes bibliographic references.

Contents:

Do you know someone with a hearing impairment? -- What is a hearing impairment? -- Blocked ears -- Damaged ears -- Who gets a hearing impairment? -- Living with a hearing impairment -- Hearing aids and implants -- Lip reading and sign language -- At school and college -- At home and going out -- Famous people -- Being a good friend -- Hearing impairment: facts and fiction.

Summary:

Introduces readers to what hearing impairments are, how they affect people, and what they can do to be a good friend to someone living with a hearing impairment.

Series:

Heinemann first library : understanding health issues

ISBN:

1432945602
9781432945602

LCCN:

2010026421

Locations:

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

DVPB413 -- Klemme Public Library (Klemme)