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  • Let's Visit the Police Station

    Marianne Johnston

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2003)
    A simple introduction to the role of the police in a community, describing the work they do, what goes on at a police station, the equipment used, and various types of police officers.
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  • The Bank

    David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout

    Library Binding (Rourke Publishing (FL), Aug. 1, 2008)
    Provides a simple introduction to banks, the services they provide, and how they make money.
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  • Firefighters

    Jared Siemens

    Library Binding (Weigl Pub Inc, July 15, 2015)
    Presents a simple introduction to firefighters and the work they do, including the tools and equipment they use and their importance in the community.
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  • Sanitation Workers

    Joann Early Macken

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Provides an easy-to-read explanation of what sanitation workers do.
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  • Vets

    Diyan Leake

    Paperback (Heinemann, June 11, 2008)
    How do vets help us? Read this book to find out and learn all about vets! The books in the 'People in the Community' series use attractive photographs and simple text to introduce children to the work of people they may meet. In 'Vets', children can read about vets in communities around the world, including what they do, where they work, what they use to do their work, the people they work with, and how vets help us.
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  • Police Officers/ Policias

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Jan. 1, 2010)
    A simple description of what a police officer does, helping people, stopping people who break the law, and directing traffic.
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  • Doctors

    Jared Siemens

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, July 15, 2015)
    Young readers will learn about some of the key professionals who work in their community in Doctors, a title in the People in My Community series. Each book features easy-to-read text based on sight words, paired with vivid photos to stimulate and engage even the most reluctant readers.
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  • Firefighters

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman, Susan Nations

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Jan. 1, 2010)
    The shrill sound of the fire alarm strikes fear into many hearts and minds, but at the helm of this terrifying alert are talented, brave, and tireless individuals. Readers get to ride along through the various activities that firefighters carry out on our behalf to keep us safe and out of danger.
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  • Dentists

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Learn how dentists help keep your teeth and mouth healthy.
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  • Nurses

    JoAnn Early Macken

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Shows where nurses work, the tools they use, and how they take care of people.
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  • Our Law Enforcement Center

    Mary Meinking, Mari Schuh

    Paperback (Pebble, Jan. 1, 2020)
    The law enforcement center is an important part of our community. Many community helpers work together at a law enforcement center. Readers will learn about who works at a law enforcement center, what the workers do, and what makes a law enforcement center special. Simple, at-level text and vibrant photos help readers learn all about this vital community building.
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  • Veterinarians

    Jared Siemens

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, July 15, 2015)
    Young readers will learn about some of the key professionals who work in their community in Veterinarians, a title in the People in My Community series. Each book features easy-to-read text based on sight words, paired with vivid photos to stimulate and engage even the most reluctant readers.
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