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Books in Community Helpers at Work series

  • Librarians

    Cari Meister

    Library Binding (Jump!, Aug. 1, 2013)
    In Librarians, early readers will learn what librarians do to ensure their libraries have the resources people need to write reports, find jobs, discover new books, and more. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover what librarians do on the job.
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  • Doctors

    Christina Leaf

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Doctors are important members of the community. People come to them to seek help for illnesses and injuries. Doctors carefully decide how to treat patients. They listen to people and find ways to help them feel better. This title will teach beginning readers about the work doctors do to help people stay healthy. Narrative openings show each worker on the job. Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Picture glossaries offer visual supports. Labeled feature boxes call out uniforms and equipment used. Sidebars identify key skills for each profession. Table of contents, glossary, index are also included.
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  • Helping You Learn: A Book About Teachers

    Sarah Wohlrabe, Eric Thomas

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2003)
    Describes some of the things that teachers do to help people learn.
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  • School Bus Drivers

    Dee Ready

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 1997)
    An introduction to the job of a school bus driver that examines the tasks that they perform, the tools that they use, and the training required to be a successful school bus driver.
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  • Police Officers

    Dee Ready

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 1997)
    An introduction to the job of a police officer that examines the tasks that they perform, the clothing that they wear, the tools that they use, and the training required to be a successful police officer.
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  • School Bus Drivers

    Dee Ready

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 1998)
    An introduction to the job of a school bus driver that examines the tasks that they perform, the tools that they use, and the training required to be a successful school bus driver.
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  • Nurses

    Christina Leaf

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2018)
    From giving medication to teaching patients how to care for themselves, nurses are front-line workers in the health care field. Nurses need to be gentle and friendly. They are there to help us feel better! This title will fill readers in on the exciting world of nurses. Narrative openings show each worker on the job. Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Picture glossaries offer visual supports. Labeled feature boxes call out uniforms and equipment used. Sidebars identify key skills for each profession. Table of contents, glossary, index are also included.
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  • Mail Carriers

    Dee Ready

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 1997)
    An introduction to the job of a mail carrier that examines the tasks that they perform including delivering letters and packages, the clothing that they wear, the tools that they use, and the training required to be a successful mail carrier.
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  • Zoo Keepers

    Tami Deedrick

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 1998)
    An introduction to the job of a zoo keeper that examines the tasks that they perform when working with animals at a zoo, the clothing that they wear, the tools that they use, and the education required to be a successful zoo keeper.
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  • School Crossing Guards

    Terri DeGezelle

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2001)
    An introduction to the job of a school crossing guard that examines the tasks that they perform, the clothing that they wear, the tools that they use, and the training required to be a successful school crossing guard.
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  • Welders

    Betsy Rathburn

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2020)
    Welders help fix the world! These strong helpers work hard to repair car parts, bridges, and other metal objects. In this title, full-color photos appear alongside leveled text to give readers an inside look at the important work of welders. Special features show off welder skills and gear, and photo labels and a picture glossary reinforce the meanings of important words.
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  • Firefighters

    Chris Bowman

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Firefighters are brave in the face of danger. They must be strong and alert to get their work done. Firefighters rush into action to put out fires. They search burning buildings to make sure everyone is out safely. This informative title for young readers will ignite their interest in firefighters. There are some jobs that keep our communities wheels spinning. Doctors and dentists help us stay healthy and strong. Police officers keep our streets safe. Teachers prepare us for our changing world. This series explores the community helpers of today and how their work keeps our communities running safely and smoothly.
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