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Books in Helpers in Our Community series

  • Park Rangers

    Erika S. Manley

    Paperback (Jump!, Inc., Aug. 1, 2019)
    In Park Rangers, beginning readers will learn how park rangers work to keep our parks safe for all. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover the many ways park rangers work to keep our parks, the land, animals, and plants inside them, and the humans who enjoy them, safe.
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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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  • We Need Mail Carriers

    Lola M. Schaefer

    Hardcover (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 1999)
    Simple text and photographs present mail carriers, their role in the community, and their many tasks as they work for the Post Office collecting and sorting mail, and delivering letters, packages, and magazines.
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  • Dentists

    Mari Schuh

    Paperback (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. 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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  • We Need Doctors

    Lola M. Schaefer

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Dec. 15, 1999)
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  • Park Rangers

    Mary Lynn Firestone

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2003)
    An introduction to the job of a park ranger that examines the tasks that they perform, the clothing that they wear, the tools that they use, and the education and skills required to be a successful park ranger.
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  • Farmers

    Cari Meister

    Library Binding (Jump!, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Title: Farmers Binding: Library Binding Author: CariMeister Publisher: Jump!
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  • Dentists

    Cari Meister

    Library Binding (Jump!, Aug. 1, 2014)
    In Dentists, early readers will learn how dentists keep our teeth healthy. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover what a dentist's job is like.
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  • Bakers

    Tami Deedrick

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 1998)
    An introduction to the job of a baker that examines the tasks that they perform, the clothing that they wear, the tools that they use, and the education required to be a successful baker. Includes a recipe for peanut butter cookies.
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  • Plumbers

    Tracey Boraas

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 1998)
    An introduction to the job of a plumber that examines the tasks that they perform including installing and repairing pipes in buildings, the clothing that they wear, the tools that they use, and the training and skills required to be a successful plumber.
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  • Mail Carriers

    Christina Leaf

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2018)
    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.
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  • We Need Police Officers

    Lola M. Schaefer

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Dec. 15, 1999)
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