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Books in People in Our Community series

  • Bus Driver/El Conductor Del Autobus

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman, Gregg Andersen, Susan Nations

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

    Diyan Leake

    Library Binding (Heinemann, June 11, 2008)
    How do doctors help us? Read this book to find out - and learn all about doctors! 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 'Doctors', children can read about doctors in communities around the world, including what they do, the tools they use, where they work, the people they work with, and how doctors help us.
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  • Firefighter

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman, Gregg Andersen

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 1, 2002)
    Simple text and photographs depict the activities of a firefighter.
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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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  • Veterinarian

    JoAnn Early Macken

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Dec. 1, 2002)
    Photographs and simple text introduce the work of the veterinarian, who takes care of animals that are sick or hurt.
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  • Our Post Office

    Mary Meinking, Mari Schuh

    Library Binding (Pebble, Jan. 1, 2020)
    The post office is an important place in our community. Many community helpers work at the post office. Readers will learn about who works at a post office, what the workers do, and what makes a post office special. Simple, at-level text and vibrant photos help readers learn all about the post office.
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  • Nurse

    JoAnn Early Macken

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Dec. 1, 2002)
    Describes the work of a nurse in simple text and photographs.
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  • Crossing Guard

    JoAnn Early Macken

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

    Diyan Leake

    Paperback (Heinemann, June 11, 2008)
    What do police officers do? Read this book to find out and learn all about police officers! 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 'Police Officers', children can read about police officers in communities around the world, including what they do, what they wear, where they work, how they get around, and how they help us.
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  • Chefs

    Jared Siemens

    Paperback (Let's Read, July 1, 2016)
    Young readers will learn about some of the key professionals who work in their community 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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  • Firefighter/El Bombero

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 2002)
    Photographs and simple text in English and Spanish depict the activities of a firefighter.
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