Landmarks in My Community

Fighting fires is an important job in a community. This book explores a common community landmark-the firehouse. Readers will learn what happens in a firehouse and who works there. They'll also learn about the different tools and equipment firefighters use at the firehouse to help them save the day. Exciting photographs and engaging text are sure to interest young readers who care about community helpers. Readers are encouraged to think about the fire house in their own community and how it keeps them safe.

Many important decisions in a community are made in town hall! This book introduces readers to this essential community landmark. Readers will learn about who works at town hall, as well as what happens there. They'll also learn how the work of people at town hall affects their daily life and neighborhood. Bright photographs accompany interesting text to give readers a tour of important features of a town hall. Readers are encouraged to think about their own town hall and how they can get involved in their community.

Police officers are community helpers who protect their community, and their home base is the police station. In this book, readers will learn all about this common community landmark. They'll also learn about the different kinds of equipment and gear that police officers use to keep their communities safe. Vibrant photographs are paired with accessible text to give readers a strong understanding of what happens at a police station. Readers are encouraged to think about the police station and community helpers in their own community.

Museums are exciting community landmarks full of interesting exhibits and learning opportunities. Some museums make learning fun! This book introduces readers to different kinds of museums they might have in their communities. They'll learn about who works at a museum and who visits a museum. They'll also learn how they can use their local museum to learn new things. Interesting photographs are paired with accessible text to give readers a deep understanding of this community landmark. Readers are encouraged to think about the museums in their own community and why they're so important.

Airports are travel hubs that help people get from place to place-even across the world! This book introduces readers to this bustling community landmark. They'll learn about who works in an airport and who visits an airport. They'll also learn why airports are important in connecting different communities. Fascinating photographs are paired with age-appropriate text to give readers a comprehensive reading experience. Readers are encouraged to think about the airport in their own community and how it helps people get where they need to go.

The library is an important place in any community; people come to libraries to find the books and information that they need. This book explores the functions and features of a community library. They'll learn about who works at a library and why their work is so helpful. They'll also learn how they can use their local library to learn new things and meet new people. Vibrant photographs are paired with engaging text to give readers the knowledge they need to recognize and use this community landmark. Readers are encouraged to think about their own local library and how it benefits everyone in the community.