Books in Community Helpers series

From taking x-rays to fixing cavities, dentists work hard to help people smile. They teach about proper tooth and gum care, ease pain, and straighten teeth. This title about dentists will help young readers understand these caring community helpers. 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.

Who doesn't love a bakery? Few people can resist the smell of cookies and pies baking or keep from staring at the beautifully decorated cakes. Behind the counter is the person responsible for all this goodness. Your readers learn that bakers not only provide us with breads and rolls and satisfy our sweet tooth, they learn about health, nutrition, and science to produce their delicious recipes. Some bakers spend their careers in local bakeries, making treats for birthdays and weddings. Others work in manufacturing facilities that mass-produce baked goods for grocery stores. Wherever they work, bakers keep us well fed and put a smile on our faces. Colorful photographs of bakers at work help readers make a connection with the fun and informative narrative.

Rain or shine, it is the duty of mail carriers to pick up and deliver letters, packages, and more. Mail carriers are often seen driving down streets in small trucks or hauling full mail from door to door. This informative title for young readers delivers facts about the important work of mail carriers. 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.