People Around Town

A teacher is a familiar figure in the lives of many readers, but readers discover new information about the hard work teachers do every day through achievable content. Beginning readers are introduced to a variety of teachers and the tools they use to help their students learn. Accessible text and a picture glossary allow readers to see for themselves what a teacher's job is like as they learn fun facts and build a stronger vocabulary with each turn of the page. Colorful photographs show teachers working hard in the classroom.

A teacher is a familiar figure in the lives of many readers, but readers discover new information about the hard work teachers do every day through achievable content. Beginning readers are introduced to a variety of teachers and the tools they use to help their students learn. Accessible text and a picture glossary allow readers to see for themselves what a teacher's job is like as they learn fun facts and build a stronger vocabulary with each turn of the page. Colorful photographs show teachers working hard in the classroom.

How a baker makes the breads, pies, and cakes that we love to eat is revealed though fun, engaging text. Beginning readers get an enjoyable and educational look at the work that bakers do every day-including mixing the batter and slicing the bread. Readers are introduced to the tools bakers need to do their jobs, and a picture glossary helps develop a stronger vocabulary. Bright photographs show bakers hard at work making delicious treats.

Librarians love working with books, but people can find all kinds of things at the library. Beginning readers will learn all about life among the stacks in this engaging first concepts book. Readers discover how a library is organized and what kinds of things people can borrow from the library. They'll also find out where the name "librarian" comes from and learn all about lending with the help of full-color photographs and accessible text. A picture glossary helps reinforce concepts and vocabulary with colorful photographs, while strong picture-text correlation aids in reading comprehension.

When our pets are sick, we take them to the vet! Readers learn all about what these helpful community heroes do each day to make sure our cats and dogs stay safe in this exciting book filled with full-color photographs. Through the use of accessible text, early readers are introduced to many types of vets. From horse vets to small animal vets that take care of cats and dogs, readers explore the lives of the professionals that help take care of our animal family members! • High-interest topic engages young readers • Strong picture-text correlation aids in comprehension • Reading level supports beginning readers • Picture glossary helps develop vocabulary skills • Comprehendible index guides readers through each book

Beginning readers discover the many ways nurses work to help people stay healthy. Nurses work with doctors and on their own in diverse environments. Achievable content introduces readers to some of the important tools nurses use every day. Easy-to-follow text and a helpful picture glossary aid in the retention of fun facts about nurses and the development of strong vocabulary skills. Colorful photographs provide young readers with a detailed look at nurses and the valuable work they do.

Not many people know that the first pilots took to the skies in hot air balloons. Today, professional pilots use fast jets and helicopters to get from place to place in style. Through the use of accessible text and colorful photographs, early readers will learn all about the people who soar high above their towns and cities every day, and will have fun exploring the cockpit of the world's fastest vehicles. A picture glossary helps reinforce essential vocabulary related to these high-flying community helpers. •High-interest topic engages young readers •Strong picture-text correlation aids in comprehension •Reading level supports beginning readers •Picture glossary helps develop vocabulary skills •Comprehendible index guides readers through each book

Beginning readers discover why bus drivers are a very, important part of a community. A variety of bus drivers are, introduced with their own special job, including a school bus driver and a tour bus driver. Through fun, accessible text and a helpful picture glossary, young readers learn important facts about bus drivers and the vehicles they drive. Colorful photographs allow early learners to feel as if they are on an exciting bus ride, making this a reading experience they are sure to enjoy.

Farmers know how to get the most out of the land, whether with crops or big farm animals. Readers learn more, about the lives of these important community helpers with the help of full-color photographs and easy-to-read text. Readers discover how big tractors help farmers work quickly, and what kinds of animals call a farm home. Accessible text helps early readers grasp concepts, while a picture glossary pairs vocabulary with colorful photographs to help enhance comprehension. •High-interest topic engages young readers •Strong picture-text correlation aids in comprehension •Reading level supports beginning readers •Picture glossary helps develop vocabulary skills •Comprehendible index guides readers through each book

Construction workers build our towns and cities! In this book, beginning readers will get to meet the community helpers who turn wood and metal into houses and schools. Readers will meet roofers, pipe fitters, and other essential builders that make the places we call home. Full-color photographs depict people hard at work, and a picture glossary reinforces vocabulary with vivid photographs of buildings and supplies, ready for work! • High-interest topic engages young readers • Strong picture-text correlation aids in comprehension • Reading level supports beginning readers • Picture glossary helps develop vocabulary skills • Comprehendible index guides readers through each book

Every mayor is different, but they all want to help make towns and cities better places to live! Beginning readers learn what mayors can do to help everyday citizens with the help of full-color photographs and accessible text. They'll discover how mayors help make laws, raise money for their towns and cities, and keep citizens safe. Strong picture-text correlation aids in reading comprehension, and a picture glossary reinforces vocabulary and concepts related to these important community leaders. • High-interest topic engages young readers • Strong picture-text correlation aids in comprehension • Reading level supports beginning readers • Picture glossary helps develop vocabulary skills • Comprehendible index guides readers through each book

When our pets are sick, we take them to the vet! Readers learn all about what these helpful community heroes do each day to make sure our cats and dogs stay safe in this exciting book filled with full-color photographs. Through the use of accessible text, early readers are introduced to many types of vets. From horse vets to small animal vets that take care of cats and dogs, readers explore the lives of the professionals that help take care of our animal family members! • High-interest topic engages young readers • Strong picture-text correlation aids in comprehension • Reading level supports beginning readers • Picture glossary helps develop vocabulary skills • Comprehendible index guides readers through each book.

Every mayor is different, but they all want to help make towns and cities better places to live! Beginning readers learn what mayors can do to help everyday citizens with the help of full-color photographs and accessible text. They'll discover how mayors help make laws, raise money for their towns and cities, and keep citizens safe. Strong picture-text correlation aids in reading comprehension, and a picture glossary reinforces vocabulary and concepts related to these important community leaders. • High-interest topic engages young readers • Strong picture-text correlation aids in comprehension • Reading level supports beginning readers • Picture glossary helps develop vocabulary skills • Comprehendible index guides readers through each book

A fireman works very hard to keep people safe, and early learners discover for themselves what the life of a firefighter is really like. Through the use of accessible text, readers take an exciting trip through a fire station and are introduced to the equipment firemen use to put out fires and save lives. A picture glossary helps beginning readers strengthen their vocabulary skills, and vibrant photographs show firemen working hard in a variety of thrilling situations.

Beginning readers discover what a day at work is like for a policeman. Readers get a detailed look at the way policemen work to keep people safe including the special cars they drive and the special animals they occasionally work with. A detailed picture glossary strengthens vocabulary skills, and bright photographs make this an entertaining and educational reading experience.