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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. Additional features include a table of contents, informational captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, sources for further...
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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. Additional features include a table of contents, informational captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index,...
4) Teachers
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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. Additional features include a table of contents, informational captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index,...
5) Electricians
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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. Additional features include a table of contents, informational captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index,...
6) Dentists
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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! Additional features include a table of contents, informational captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, sources...
8) Nurses
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Presents an introduction to the role a nurse plays in a community, in simple text with illustrations, describing what kind of work they do and how to become one.
9) Coaches
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Simple text and photographs describe how coaches help in the community, what it takes to be a coach, and the various jobs that coaches do.
10) Firefighters
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Simple text and photographs describe how to become a firefighter, what a firefighter needs to do his job, and how firefighters help in the community.
11) Pilots
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A young boy who wants to be a good neighborhood helper when he grows up investigates the who, what, when, where, and why of being a pilot.
12) Mom Got a Job
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Mom got a new job. What will mom do at her new job? Let's find out! This A-level story uses decodable text along with repetition of sight words and vowel sounds to grow confidence in early readers. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story. Cecilia Minden, Ph.D., a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education, created the text and format. An author biography...
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