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Books in People in My Community / La Gente De Mi Comunidad series

  • Dentist/El Dentista

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman, Gregg Andersen, Susan Nations

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 2002)
    Photographs and simple text introduce the work done by a dentist.
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  • Teachers/ Maestros

    JoAnn Early Macken

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Photographs and simple text introduce the work of the teacher, who helps children learn how to read, write, and count.
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  • Conductor del Autobus/Bus Driver

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman, Tatiana Acosta, Guillermo Gutierrez, Gregg Andersen, Susan Nations

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, June 1, 2002)
    This special bilingual edition provides a convenient resource for children still developing their English proficiency or who want to share books at home in Spanish-speaking households.
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  • Police Officers/ Policias

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Jan. 1, 2010)
    A simple description of what a police officer does, helping people, stopping people who break the law, and directing traffic.
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  • Veterinarian/El Veterinario

    JoAnn Early Macken, Gregg Andersen

    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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  • Firefighter/El Bombero

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman, Tatiana Acosta, Guillermo Gutierrez

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 1, 2002)
    Photographs and simple text in English and Spanish depict the activities of a firefighter.
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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.
    J
  • Teacher/El Maestro

    JoAnn Early Macken, Gregg Andersen

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Dec. 1, 2002)
    Photographs and simple text introduce the work of the teacher, who helps children learn how to read, write, and count.
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  • Librarians / Bibliotecarios

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Photographs and simple text in English and Spanish describe the work done by librarians.
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  • Dentist/El Dentista

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman, Tatiana Acosta, Guillermo Gutierrez

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 1, 2002)
    Photographs and simple text introduce the work done by a dentist.
    J
  • Bus Drivers/ Conductores de autobuses

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman

    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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  • Doctor/El Medico

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman, Tatiana Acosta, Guillermo Gutierrez

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 1, 2002)
    Provides an easy-to-read explanation of what a doctor does.
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