Books in Places in My Community series

A class visit to a police department features meeting officers and a police dog, seeing police badges and cars, and learning about an arrest.

Provides an easy-to-read explanation of what a doctor does.

Presents a simple introduction to librarians, the work they do, and their importance in the community.

Explains what police officers do, including helping people in trouble, stopping people who break the law, and directing traffic.

Photographs and simple text describe the work done by sanitation workers.

Introduces the work of the bus driver, who helps people by taking them where they want to go.

Simple text and photographs depict the activities of a firefighter.

Photographs and simple text introduce the work of the veterinarian, who takes care of animals that are sick or hurt.

Describes the work of a nurse in simple text and photographs.

Photographs and simple text describe the work done by school crossing guards.

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.

Photographs and simple text in English and Spanish depict the activities of a firefighter.