Presenting American Sign Language in bright and colourful cartoon illustrations, My ASL Dictionary is an engaging and entertaining resource. Containing over 1,000 ASL hand signs, each high-resolution image provides both visual and written instruction for each word. Beginning with a brief introduction of ASL history in the United States and Canada, the manual alphabet, basic handshapes, and numbers are placed at the front of the book for easy access. A search feature is also available to allow you to save time by directing you instantly to your specific topic. This edition provides an excellent introduction for those first learning American Sign Language as it covers the words involved in basic conversation, with tips on vocabulary and grammar. My ASL Dictionary also features short biographies on the key figures in deaf history that helped shape both the culture and the language. In its eBook format, this illustrated dictionary by professional graphic artist Elizabeth Hurlbut is a convenient and portable ASL resource.