Books in Little World Communities and Commerce series

Have you ever seen an empty lot and wondered what it would take to build something on it? Well, this book describes the step-by-step process of everyone involved. From the architect, who designs the plans, to the contractor who oversees the work of the carpenters, plumber, electrician, concrete mason, and finally, the landscape architect who puts the finishing touches on the outside of the building! Photographs with captions, informational sidebars, and simple to understand text helps kids sequence and order events. This title will allow students to distinguish between information provided by pictures or other illustrations and information provided by the words in a text.

From Farm to Restaurant introduces readers to how the food they eat makes its way to the table. Featuring 24 pages full of real-life photographs, before- and after-reading activities, informational sidebars, a glossary, and more, students will stay engaged while building reading comprehension skills. The Little World Communities and Commerce series builds upon social studies concepts and aims to teach young children about the different jobs people do in their community. Each 24-page book connects several different jobs together for a common result. Simple language, real-world examples, and fascinating information help children gain an understanding of how commerce operates within their communities.

Have you ever seen an empty lot and wondered what it would take to build something on it? Well, this book describes the step-by-step process of everyone involved. From the architect, who designs the plans, to the contractor who oversees the work of the carpenters, plumber, electrician, concrete mason, and finally, the landscape architect who puts the finishing touches on the outside of the building! Photographs with captions, informational sidebars, and simple to understand text helps kids sequence and order events. This title will allow students to distinguish between information provided by pictures or other illustrations and information provided by the words in a text.

Do you hear a siren? Well, pull over and learn about the chronological timeline of events just after an accident is discovered to the time it takes to transport the victim(s) to the hospital. 9-1-1- operators, police, EMTs and paramedics, and emergency room staff are all described with the duties they perform. This title will help kids sequence and order events. Filled with photographs and captions, informational sidebars, and clear, precise text, it will be a must read for kids. This title will allow students to describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.

From Tow Truck to Auto Body Shop introduces readers to the steps of dealing with car troubles. Featuring 24 pages full of real-life photographs, before- and after-reading activities, informational sidebars, a glossary, and more, students will stay engaged while building reading comprehension skills. The Little World Communities and Commerce series builds upon social studies concepts and aims to teach young children about the different jobs people do in their community. Each 24-page book connects several different jobs together for a common result. Simple language, real-world examples, and fascinating information help children gain an understanding of how commerce operates within their communities.

From Accident to Hospital introduces readers to the timeline of events after a car accident occurs. Featuring 24 pages full of real-life photographs, before- and after-reading activities, informational sidebars, a glossary, and more, students will stay engaged while building reading comprehension skills. The Little World Communities and Commerce series builds upon social studies concepts and aims to teach young children about the different jobs people do in their community. Each 24-page book connects several different jobs together for a common result. Simple language, real-world examples, and fascinating information help children gain an understanding of how commerce operates within their communities.

Do you wonder why your light bulb turns on? There’s actually hidden wires that connect from your house to a power plant! There are many people in place to ensure that electricity gets to your home safely. From the electrician to the power plant manager to the worker, each person plays an important role in your light bulbs working! This title allows students to identify the connection between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.

Do you wonder why your light bulb turns on? There’s actually hidden wires that connect from your house to a power plant! There are many people in place to ensure that electricity gets to your home safely. From the electrician to the power plant manager to the worker, each person plays an important role in your light bulbs working! This title allows students to identify the connection between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.

Do you know the journey food takes to get onto your plate? A French fry isn’t grown, it’s made! It starts on a farm as a potato and then many hands help move it along to become the French fry on your plate. Explore all the helpers along the way such as the farmer tending the crop, workers at the processing plant, the delivery driver, and the chef. Sequenced text, real photographs, and informational sidebars provide an engaging text for children to understand the world around them. This title allows students to describe the relationship between the illustrations and the text.

Ever wonder what is going to happen to that car broke down on the road? Well, this book explains the trip that car will take to recovery. From the tow truck driver, who tows the car, to the mechanic, who diagnosis the work that needs to be done. Photographs and informational sidebars explain all the different jobs needed to fix a single car. This title will allow students to describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.

From Factory to Store introduces readers to the process of making bicycles. Featuring 24 pages full of real-life photographs, before- and after-reading activities, informational sidebars, a glossary, and more, students will stay engaged while building reading comprehension skills. The Little World Communities and Commerce series builds upon social studies concepts and aims to teach young children about the different jobs people do in their community. Each 24-page book connects several different jobs together for a common result. Simple language, real-world examples, and fascinating information help children gain an understanding of how commerce operates within their communities.

Where do bicycles come from? Bicycles don’t grow on trees or in the ground, they are created with the help of many people. From the designer who draws out the bike plans, to the assembly worker who puts the parts together, to the shop owner who sells the bike. There are many steps in place to make sure you get a well-constructed bicycle to ride. Filled with photographs with captions, informational sidebars, and simple, sequenced text, children with see the importance of each step of the process. This title allows students to describe the relationship between the illustrations and the text.