People in Our Community

During the school year, we often spend more time with our teachers than anyone else. But how much do we really know about the men and women behind report cards and recess? This title uses exciting photos and informative text to provide a comprehensive overview of the special people who help them learn. Colorful photos and engaging text in this series help kids learn about the people who play important roles in their communities. Each book provides an overview of a particular career and examines its significance in society. Young readers will gain a better understanding of various professions and become inspired to pursue careers that make a difference in their communities.

Lights flash, sirens sound, and a fire truck speeds down the street toward a burning building. This may sound thrilling, but fighting fires ultimately requires an extreme amount of dedication and courage. This book gives young readers a glimpse of the risks firefighters face, as well as the heroism that helps save lives. Colorful photos and engaging text in this series help kids learn about the people who play important roles in their communities. Each book provides an overview of a particular career and examines its significance in society. Young readers will gain a better understanding of various professions and become inspired to pursue careers that make a difference in their communities.

Thank-you, and come again! Restaurant owners have some big responsibilities--it's hard to keep customers happy and to make sure that each employee is treated fairly. Exciting photographs and informative text take kids behind the scenes of restaurant management and introduce them to the hard work involved in running a business. Colorful photos and engaging text in this series help kids learn about the people who play important roles in their communities. Each book provides an overview of a particular career and examines its significance in society. Young readers will gain a better understanding of various professions and become inspired to pursue careers that make a difference in their communities.

When your car brakes down, it can be a big problem! But don't worry--a mechanic can have you back on the road in no time. Filled with colorful pictures, this book takes young readers behind the scenes at an auto garage and teaches them about the skilled professionals who help keep our vehicles running. Colorful photos and engaging text in this series help kids learn about the people who play important roles in their communities. Each book provides an overview of a particular career and examines its significance in society. Young readers will gain a better understanding of various professions and become inspired to pursue careers that make a difference in their communities.

Coaching a sports team requires talent, dedication, and the ability to keep players motivated in good times and in bad. Victory is sweet, but there's a lot of work behind taking a team to the top. Find out more about coaching in this fun-to-read book! Colorful photos and engaging text in this series help kids learn about the people who play important roles in their communities. Each book provides an overview of a particular career and examines its significance in society. Young readers will gain a better understanding of various professions and become inspired to pursue careers that make a difference in their communities.

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. Colorful photos and engaging text in this series help kids learn about the people who play important roles in their communities. Each book provides an overview of a particular career and examines its significance in society. Young readers will gain a better understanding of various professions and become inspired to pursue careers that make a difference in their communities.

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. Colorful photos and engaging text in this series help kids learn about the people who play important roles in their communities. Each book provides an overview of a particular career and examines its significance in society. Young readers will gain a better understanding of various professions and become inspired to pursue careers that make a difference in their communities.

Electricity is a crucial part of our day-to-day life, but working with it can be a dangerous job. So who keeps the power flowing? Filled with interesting text and colorful pictures, this title allows children to meet the professionals who help control the comforts and necessities provided by electricity. Colorful photos and engaging text in this series help kids learn about the people who play important roles in their communities. Each book provides an overview of a particular career and examines its significance in society. Young readers will gain a better understanding of various professions and become inspired to pursue careers that make a difference in their communities.

Nursing is a demanding job and requires skill, patience, and a gentle touch. Kids learn about the professionals who take care of them when they're ill and help them maintain their overall health. Exciting pictures and informative text provide readers with a new appreciation for the nurses who care for our communities. Colorful photos and engaging text in this series help kids learn about the people who play important roles in their communities. Each book provides an overview of a particular career and examines its significance in society. Young readers will gain a better understanding of various professions and become inspired to pursue careers that make a difference in their communities.

Pets are an important part of the family. So when they get sick or hurt, we rely on the skill and compassion of veterinarians. This book features colorful pictures and easy-to-read text that allow young readers a glimpse at the demanding--but rewarding--world of animal doctors. Colorful photos and engaging text in this series help kids learn about the people who play important roles in their communities. Each book provides an overview of a particular career and examines its significance in society. Young readers will gain a better understanding of various professions and become inspired to pursue careers that make a difference in their communities.

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. Colorful photos and engaging text in this series help kids learn about the people who play important roles in their communities. Each book provides an overview of a particular career and examines its significance in society. Young readers will gain a better understanding of various professions and become inspired to pursue careers that make a difference in their communities.

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! Colorful photos and engaging text in this series help kids learn about the people who play important roles in their communities. Each book provides an overview of a particular career and examines its significance in society. Young readers will gain a better understanding of various professions and become inspired to pursue careers that make a difference in their communities.