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Books in Helpers in Our Community series

  • Bus Drivers

    Christine Honders

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Dec. 15, 2019)
    Millions of kids ride a bus to school every day, and many people ride buses to get around town. Bus drivers are a vital part of our community because they're the ones responsible for transporting students and other people safely. Your readers learn that bus drivers spend hours training to drive large vehicles and learn traffic rules. They know what to do in an emergency and how to keep everyone calm. Many bus drivers get to know their riders well. Bus drivers are a big reason why riding the bus is one of the safest ways to get to school.
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  • Firefighters Help

    Dee Ready, Gail Saunders-Smith

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Firefighters keep us safe from fire. Learn about a firefighter's tools, workplace, and role in the community.
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  • We Need Garbage Collectors

    Lisa Trumbauer

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2003)
    Simple text and photographs present garbage collectors and their role in the community.
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  • We Need Fire Fighters

    Lola M. Schaefer

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 1999)
    Simple text and photographs describe fire fighters and their role in our communities.
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  • Doctors Help

    Dee Ready, Gail Saunders-Smith

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2013)
    A digital solution for your classroom with features created with teachers and students in mind: • Perpetual license • 24 hour, 7 days a week access • No limit to the number of students accessing one title at a time • Provides a School to Home connection wherever internet is available • Easy to use • Ability to turn audio on and off • Words highlighted to match audio Doctors keep us healthy. Learn about a doctor's tools, workplace, and role in the community.
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  • Dentists

    Mari Schuh

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2018)
    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. 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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  • Animal Control Officers

    Erika S. Manley

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

    Christine Honders

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Dec. 15, 2019)
    Each community has a variety of different buildings of all shapes and sizes. We don't usually stop to think about who put those buildings there. We often don't even think about who built our own house. Your readers will learn important concepts; construction workers are the reason we have places to live and work. They're the reason we have roads to get from one place to another. They work with other building professionals to build structures that people and businesses need. Construction workers keep our communities growing and thriving.
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  • Dentists Help

    Dee Ready, Gail Saunders-Smith

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2013)
    A digital solution for your classroom with features created with teachers and students in mind: • Perpetual license • 24 hour, 7 days a week access • No limit to the number of students accessing one title at a time • Provides a School to Home connection wherever internet is available • Easy to use • Ability to turn audio on and off • Words highlighted to match audio Dentists keep our teeth healthy. Learn about a dentist's tools, workplace, and role in the community.
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  • Carpenters

    Kieran Downs

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2020)
    Carpenters help build the world! Whether theyre raising buildings or making furniture, these helpers work hard to get the job done. This engaging title uses leveled text and vibrant photos to explore the ins and outs of a carpenters job, from their daily duties to the tools they use. Special features introduce carpenter skills and gear, and a picture glossary helps illustrate important words.
  • Police Officers Help

    Dee Ready, Gail Saunders-Smith

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Police officers keep us safe. Learn about a police officer’s tools, workplace, and role in the community.
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