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Post Office
David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout
Paperback (Rourke Educational Media, Aug. 1, 2008)Provides Information About Post Offices And How They Support And Add Value To The Community. Includes Details Such As Who Works There, Why They Are Necessary, And Special Equipment Postal Workers Use.
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Schools
Lisa Easterling
Paperback (Raintree, )None
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Schools
Lisa Easterling
Library Binding (Heinemann, May 24, 2007)Through stunning photographs and simple text, books in this series introduce children to elements of our global community. In this title, children learn about schools around the world, including how they are alike, how they are different, special types of schools, and why schools are important.
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Homes in Different Places
Cynthia O'Brien
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 31, 2015)People in communities around the world live in homes suited to their environment and natural resources. From homes made of mud and straw to homes built on stilts, readers will discover that all homes serve the same purposeto meet our basic need for shelter.
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Transportation in Different Places
Adrianna Morganelli
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 31, 2015)From rickshaws and rowboats to camels and cargo ships, this dynamic title looks at the different ways people and things move from place to place. Readers will learn how climate and environment affect transportation around the world.
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Let's Visit the Fire Station
Marianne Johnston
Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, March 1, 1999)Describes fire stations, the functions they perform, and the role they play in the community.
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What Is a Community?
Rebecca Rissman, Sian Smith
Paperback (Heinemann, July 15, 2009)A digital solution for your classroom with features created with teachers and students in mind: • Perpetual license • 24 hour, 7 days a week access • No limit to the number of students accessing one title at a time • Provides a School to Home connection wherever internet is available • Easy to use • Ability to turn audio on and off • Words highlighted to match audio ‘What Is a Community?’ takes children on an exciting tour of different communities around the globe. Simple text and striking images introduce readers to schools, music, markets, games, farms, and homes from all over the world. Readers learn that while all people are different, we are all part of a global community. This Acorn Read-Aloud is an excellent tool for introducing children to the subject of communities.
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New Year Celebrations in Different Places
Robin Johnson
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Sept. 15, 2017)Introduces readers to New Year celebrations around the world including Songkran, Chinese New Year, Rosh Hashanah, and Diwali.
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Birthdays in Different Places
Lauren McNiven
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 31, 2015)Everybody has a birthday, but not everyone celebrates it in the same way! In fact, there are many different birthday customs and traditions around the world. In this joyful book, readers will learn about Name Day celebrations in Greece, different coming-of-age traditions, and more.
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Let's Visit the Bank
Marianne Johnston
Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2003)Explains what banks are, the activities they perform, and the role they play in the community.
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Let's Visit the Supermarket
Marianne Johnston
Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2003)Describes the roles of different workers in the supermarket, how supermarkets stock and store food, and why the supermarket is an important part of the community.
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Sports in Different Places
Robin Johnson
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Sept. 15, 2017)Examines how sports are played around the world, from the equipment used in games to the community built by teams and competitions.
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