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Books in Places in My Community series

  • 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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  • 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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  • A Trip to the Recycling Center

    Sara Milner

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Recycling is an important part of helping the planet. In this narrative, readers will learn all about their local community recycling center. Each spread features text that is perfect for kindergarteners and perfect for reading to younger kids. Full-color photographs of familiar sights and events help readers make connections with the text. Children will love learning about how old paper and metal are turned into new things through the magic of recycling.
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  • Bus Drivers

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman, Susan Nations

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Jan. 1, 2010)
    - Lively photos celebrate community helpers- Simple, accessible language will engage young readers- Fits elementary curriculum standards for Me and My World- Instills civic responsibility
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  • Police Officers

    Jared Siemens

    Paperback (Weigl Pub Inc, July 15, 2015)
    Young readers will learn about some of the key professionals who work in their community in Police Officers, 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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  • Librarians

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman, Susan Nations

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Jan. 1, 2010)
    A simple introduction to the work of librarians in a library.
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  • Teacher/El Maestro

    JoAnn Early Macken

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2003)
    Photographs and simple text introduce the work of the teacher, who helps children learn how to read, write, and count.
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  • Bus Driver

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman, Gregg Andersen

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 2002)
    Introduces the work of the bus driver, who helps people by taking them where they want to go.
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  • Mail Carrier

    JoAnn Early Macken

    Hardcover (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Dec. 1, 2002)
    Photographs and simple text describe the work done by mail carriers.
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  • Teacher

    JoAnn Early Macken, Gregg Andersen

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Dec. 1, 2002)
    Photographs and simple text introduce the work of the teacher, who helps children learn how to read, write, and count.
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  • Crossing Guard: El Guardia De Cruce

    Joann Early Macken, Gregg Andersen

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Dec. 1, 2002)
    Photographs and simple text describe the work done by school crossing guards.
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