Books in Community Helpers and Their Tools series

Did someone call a firefighter? Readers will love reading about this high-interest career through the scope of the tools firefighters use. They’ll learn about the special clothing firefighters wear to keep themselves safe, as well as the tools that help them get into buildings and put out fires. Each tool has both a description and an explanation of its function, which are supplemented by vivid visuals to give a concrete understanding of the tool. A graphic organizer ends the book in a way that makes the material memorable. Fascinating facts about firefighters and their tools will spark the interest of even the most reluctant reader.

Hold on to your hard hat! Readers will love learning about the careers of construction workers and the tools they use to do their job. From small tools, such as hammers and screwdrivers, to big tools, such as cranes and bulldozers, readers will get an inside look at each tool’s function and importance. Numerous visuals of tools and workers bring the construction site to life, as information-rich text delivers important facts about this essential career. A graphic organizer showing each tool is included to supplement the text and deepen the reader’s comprehension.

Order up! This book introduces readers to a chef’s career by focusing on the tools they use. Readers explore essential tools used in a restaurant’s kitchen, including peelers, knives, timers, and thermometers. The text demonstrates how each tool works and how it helps a chef make a meal. Accessible text and eye-catching photographs are sure to grab the reader’s attention, while fascinating facts deepen their understanding of tools and careers in a fun and dynamic way. The book concludes with a graphic organizer highlighting the tools mentioned and their functions, which will round out the reader’s learning experience.

The building blocks of communities are the people who serve them. This series introduces readers to workers who directly serve the community, from construction workers to doctors. Readers will learn about careers that are both familiar and inspiring, while gaining knowledge of goods, services, and community needs. This series explains careers through the scope of the different tools community helpers use every day, which provides an early introduction to both technology and career readiness. • Focus on career readiness• Supplements elementary social studies curriculum on economics and community living • Introduces readers to informational text features, such as a table of contents, glossary, and index

The doctor is in! Readers will experience the daily tasks and challenges of a doctor, looking through the lens of the tools they use. This book introduces readers to important medical tools from stethoscopes to thermometers to blood pressure cuffs. Each tool and its function are described in detail with an accompanying photograph. The text is straightforward and full of fun facts to help deepen the reader’s understanding of a doctor’s career. Each tool is shown again at the end of the book in a graphic organizer that helps embed the material in the reader’s mind and make for a well-rounded reading experience.

School is in session! This book shows readers what it’s like to be a teacher by looking through the lens of the tools they use to lead their classroom. Readers will be fascinated by the number of tools that go into making a classroom run smoothly, including copy machines, workbooks, and even interactive whiteboards. This book places students in a familiar environment—the classroom—while deepening their knowledge of a teacher’s career with fun facts and engaging text. Bright visuals of each tool will enhance the reading experience, and a graphic organizer will highlight important information in a memorable way.