Books in First Step Nonfiction Work People Do series

Provides examples of some of the things firefighters do, including driving the fire truck, spraying water from the fire hose, and keeping people safe.

Simple text and photographs introduce pigs and their body parts.

Presents a simple introduction to doctors and describes what they do to keep people healthy.

Beginning readers will explore how hammers pound in and pull out nails. A back matter spread explains how hammers are one kind of simple machine: a lever.

Provides examples of some of the things police officers do, including helping people and keeping them safe.

An introduction to teaching suggests some of the things teachers may do to help people learn, from welcoming students to class and explaining things to leading pupils in singing.

Describes the childhood, political activities, imprisonment, family, and presidency of Nelson Mandela.

Provides examples of some of the things servers do, including taking orders and pouring drinks.

Provides examples of some of the things nurses do, including giving people medicine, asking them questions, and taking their temperature.

This beginning reader series describes the job duties of familiar occupations. Vibrant color photos correspond directly with each page's simple text to reinforce concepts and vocabulary.

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Curious readers will discover how screwdrivers tighten screws using different kinds of tips. A back matter spread explains how screws are simple machines used to fasten objects together.