Blind Children Learn to Read

Book

Accession Number: 2012.33.2

Summary/Description: "The core of the book is the report of a study, supported by the U.S. Office of Education, which explored the present status of braille reading in local classes and residential schools for blind children, and also determined . . . the characteristics of efficient braille readers and the methods of instruction which are likely to produce them" --preface. Includes bibliographical references on pages 173-177, and an index. Handwritten inscription on front free endpaper: "To a great teacher and a wonderful friend. Georgie." Brown clothbound boards with gilt-stamped lettering on spine and front cover. Includes an illustrated dust jacket.

Author: Lowenfeld, Berthold

Collection: Hall of Fame Collection

History/Provenance: Donated by Patricia Smith, a professor in the Dept. of Counseling, Adult & Rehabilitation Education (CARE), at University of Arkansas, Little Rock.

Credit Line: Gift of Patricia Smith, 2012.33

Publisher: Charles C. Thomas

Publisher Place: Springfield, IL

Publish Date: 1969

Subjects: Blind children Braille Printing and writing systems Reading

Physical Description: 185 p. ; 9.25 x 6.5 in.