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Books in People in the Community series

  • Firefighters

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman, Susan Nations

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Jan. 1, 2010)
    The shrill sound of the fire alarm strikes fear into many hearts and minds, but at the helm of this terrifying alert are talented, brave, and tireless individuals. Readers get to ride along through the various activities that firefighters carry out on our behalf to keep us safe and out of danger.
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  • Dentists

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Learn how dentists help keep your teeth and mouth healthy.
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  • Nurses

    JoAnn Early Macken

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Shows where nurses work, the tools they use, and how they take care of people.
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  • Veterinarians

    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 Veterinarians, 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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  • Dentists

    Cecilia Minden, Linda M Armantrout

    Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Early on, kids are taught the importance of taking care of their teeth. Dentists play a pivotal role in helping children maintain good hygiene, as well as protecting their pearly whites for years to come. Engaging pictures and easy-to-read text introduce children to the world of dentistry and help them see their own dentists in a new light!
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  • Pilots

    Cecilia Minden, Mary Minden-Zins

    Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Prepare for takeoff! Being a pilot means having to stay calm under pressure and make critical decisions thousands of feet above the ground. Filled with engaging text and colorful pictures, this title takes children behind the scenes of air travel to learn about the people in control.
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  • Bus Drivers

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman, Susan Nations

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Jan. 1, 2010)
    - Lively photos celebrate community helpers- Simple, accessible language will engage young readers- Fits elementary curriculum standards for Me and My World- Instills civic responsibility
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  • Dentists

    Diyan Leake

    Library Binding (Heinemann, June 11, 2008)
    Leake, Diyan
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  • Police Officers

    Jared Siemens

    Paperback (Weigl Pub Inc, July 15, 2015)
    Young readers will learn about some of the key professionals who work in their community in Police Officers, 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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  • Librarians

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman, Susan Nations

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Jan. 1, 2010)
    A simple introduction to the work of librarians in a library.
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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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  • Teacher/El Maestro

    JoAnn Early Macken

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2003)
    Photographs and simple text introduce the work of the teacher, who helps children learn how to read, write, and count.
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