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Books in People in My Community series

  • Firefighter

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman, Gregg Andersen

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 1, 2002)
    Simple text and photographs depict the activities of a firefighter.
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  • Veterinarian

    JoAnn Early Macken

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Dec. 1, 2002)
    Photographs and simple text introduce the work of the veterinarian, who takes care of animals that are sick or hurt.
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  • Nurse

    JoAnn Early Macken

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Dec. 1, 2002)
    Describes the work of a nurse in simple text and photographs.
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  • Crossing Guard

    JoAnn Early Macken

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Dec. 1, 2002)
    Photographs and simple text describe the work done by school crossing guards.
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  • Chefs

    Jared Siemens

    Paperback (Let's Read, July 1, 2016)
    Young readers will learn about some of the key professionals who work in their community in the People in My Community series. Each book features easy-to-read text based on sight words, paired with vivid photos to stimulate and engage even the most reluctant readers.
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  • Firefighter/El Bombero

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 2002)
    Photographs and simple text in English and Spanish depict the activities of a firefighter.
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  • Police Officer

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2002)
    Explains what police officers do, including helping people in trouble, stopping people who break the law, and directing traffic.
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  • Librarians

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Jan. 1, 2010)
    When we need a good book to read, we can go to the place where thousands of books are free and waiting to be openedthe library. Managing all of the resources are the unsung heroes of the Library Science world; the Librarian. Readers will be delighted and intrigued to learn that the librarians role goes well beyond managing the bookshelves.
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  • Dentist

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman, Gregg Andersen

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 2002)
    Photographs and simple text introduce the work done by a dentist.
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  • Bus Drivers / Conductores De Autobuses

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman, Susan Nations

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Introduces the work of the bus driver, who helps people by taking them where they want to go.
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  • Teachers

    Jared Siemens

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, July 15, 2015)
    Young readers will learn about some of the key professionals who work in their community in Teachers, a title in the People in My Community series. Each book features easy-to-read text based on sight words, paired with vivid photos to stimulate and engage even the most reluctant readers.
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  • Bus Driver

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman, Gregg Andersen

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 1, 2002)
    Introduces the work of the bus driver, who helps people by taking them where they want to go.
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