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Books in Community Helpers series

  • Construction Workers

    Tami Deedrick

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 1998)
    An introduction to the job of a construction worker that examines the tasks that they perform, the clothing that they wear including hard hats and tool belts, the tools that they use, and the skills that are required to be a successful construction workers.
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  • Construction Workers Help

    Tami Deedrick, Gail Saunders-Smith

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Construction workers build our homes, businesses, and stores. Learn about a construction worker's tools, workplace, and role in the community.
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  • A Day in the Life of a Farmer

    Heather Adamson

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2000)
    This book follows a farmer through the work day, and describes the occupation and what the job requires.
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  • Truck Drivers

    Christine Honders

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Dec. 15, 2019)
    About 70 percent of all goods transported in the United States are transported by trucks. Truck drivers are responsible for transporting food and other products across the country to the people who need them. They work long hours and need to have special training to drive their huge trucks. Truck drivers keep businesses going and make sure we get the things we need. Instructive, colorful photographs of truck drivers on the job help readers make meaningful connections to the informative and fun narrative.
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  • Construction Workers Help

    Tami Deedrick, Gail Saunders-Smith

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Construction workers build our homes, businesses, and stores. Learn about a construction worker's tools, workplace, and role in the community.
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  • Mechanics

    Christine Honders

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Dec. 15, 2019)
    We use machines every day, but most of us don't understand how they work. When they break down, most of us have no idea how to fix them. Mechanics are the masters of machines. Readers learn that mechanics work on vehicles, including cars, boats, and buses. They use special tools to take them apart and fix what's wrong, and they use their experience and technology to diagnose problems. They often work long hours, sometimes in bad weather, to get us where we need to go. Your readers will see that mechanics keep our world moving and growing.
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  • Teachers

    Christina Leaf

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Every day, students across the globe learn the skills and knowledge needed to live and work in their communities. The dedicated individuals who provide them with these skills and knowledge are teachers. Teachers work hard to prepare others for the future! In this title, young readers will learn about the work teachers do in this important profession. 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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  • Animal Control Officers

    Erika S. Manley

    Paperback (Jump!, Inc., Aug. 1, 2019)
    "Bullfrog Books are published by Jump!"--Copyright page.
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  • Farmers Help

    Dee Ready, Gail Saunders-Smith

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Farmers grow the food we eat. Learn about a farmer’s tools, workplace, and role in the community.
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  • Garbage Collectors

    Tami Deedrick

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 1998)
    An introduction to the job of a garbage collector 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 garbage collector.
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  • Zookeepers

    Erika S. Manley

    Library Binding (Jump!, Inc., Aug. 1, 2019)
    "Bullfrog Books are published by Jump!"--Copyright page.
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  • Doctors

    Christina Leaf

    Paperback (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. 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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