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Books in Places in My Community series

  • Police Officer

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2002)
    Explains what police officers do, including helping people in trouble, stopping people who break the law, and directing traffic.
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  • Librarians

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Jan. 1, 2010)
    When we need a good book to read, we can go to the place where thousands of books are free and waiting to be openedthe library. Managing all of the resources are the unsung heroes of the Library Science world; the Librarian. Readers will be delighted and intrigued to learn that the librarians role goes well beyond managing the bookshelves.
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  • Dentist

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman, Gregg Andersen

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 2002)
    Photographs and simple text introduce the work done by a dentist.
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  • Teachers

    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 Teachers, 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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  • Bus Driver

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman, Gregg Andersen

    Library Binding (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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  • Firefighters

    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 Firefighters, 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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  • Librarian/El Bibliotecario

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman, Susan Nations

    Paperback (Weekly Reader Early Learning Library, Aug. 1, 2002)
    - Key-word repetition- Close photo-text link- Glossary, Index
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  • Teachers

    JoAnn Early Macken

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Photographs and simple text introduce the work of the teacher, who helps children learn how to read, write, and count.
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  • Firefighter

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman, Gregg Andersen

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 2002)
    Simple text and photographs depict the activities of a firefighter.
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  • Police Officers

    Jared Siemens

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, July 15, 2015)
    Presents a simple introduction to police officers, the work they do, and their importance in the community.
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  • Librarian

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman, Gregg Andersen

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 1, 2002)
    A simple introduction to the work of librarians in a library.
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  • Teacher

    Joann Early Macken, Gregg Andersen

    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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