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Books in People in the Community series

  • Letter Carriers

    Cecilia Minden

    Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Jan. 1, 2014)
    They deliver everything from bills to Christmas cards and brighten our day with their courtesy and care. Letter carriers help us communicate with people around the world and work in sunshine, rain, and snow to see to ensure that the mail arrives on time. Readers get a peek at this important profession and learn how the men and women who deliver the mail keep our community connected.
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  • Mail Carrier

    Joann Early Macken, Gregg Andersen

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2003)
    Photographs and simple text describe the work done by mail carriers.
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  • Dentist

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman, Gregg Andersen

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 1, 2002)
    Photographs and simple text introduce the work done by a dentist.
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  • Television Reporters

    Dave Cupp, Cecilia Minden

    Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Television reporters are some of the most recognizable faces and personalities in our community. We tune in to hear about everything from local weather to major world events. This title helps children learn more about the fast-paced career of TV journalism and gives them a glimpse of the amazing work reporters do even when the camera isn't rolling.
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  • People in My Community

    None

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Jan. 1, 2010)
    None
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  • Nurse

    Joann Early Macken, Gregg Andersen

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2003)
    Describes the work of a nurse in simple text and photographs.
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  • Crossing Guard

    Joann Early Macken

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2003)
    Macken, JoAnn Early
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  • Veterinarian

    Joann Early Macken

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2003)
    Photographs and simple text introduce the work of the veterinarian, who takes care of animals that are sick or hurt.
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  • Restaurant Owners

    Cecilia Minden

    Library Binding (Childs World, Jan. 6, 2014)
    None
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  • Farmers

    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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  • Doctor

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman, Gregg Andersen

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 2002)
    Provides an easy-to-read explanation of what a doctor does.
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  • Librarian

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman, Gregg Andersen

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 1, 2002)
    A simple introduction to the work of librarians in a library.
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