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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Just like people, animals sometimes get sick or injured. Veterinarians are the caring helpers who come to the rescue! Veterinarians are animal experts who treat wounds, perform surgeries, and provide medicine to the animals we love. This title offers readers a look into the caring work of veterinarians.
2) Mechanics
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Uh-oh, the car won't start. Better call a mechanic! Mechanics test, care for, and repair the machines that keep our world running. This informative title helps readers understand the busy world of these community helpers.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Where would we be without garbage collectors? They pick up our trash, help sort our recycling, and keep our neighborhoods clean. In this book, young readers will learn about the hardworking individuals who collect our trash.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Rain or shine, it is the duty of mail carriers to pick up and deliver letters, packages, and more. Mail carriers are often seen driving down streets in small trucks or hauling full mail from door to door. This informative title for young readers delivers facts about the important work of mail carriers.
5) Doctors
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Doctors are important members of the community. People come to them to seek help for illnesses and injuries. Doctors carefully decide how to treat patients. They listen to people and find ways to help them feel better. This title will teach beginning readers about the work doctors do to help people stay healthy.
There are some jobs that keep our communities' wheels spinning. Doctors and dentists help us stay healthy and strong. Police officers keep...
6) Teachers
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Every day, students across the globe learn the skills and knowledge needed to live and work in their communities. The dedicated individuals who provide them with these skills and knowledge are teachers. Teachers work hard to prepare others for the future! In this title, young readers will learn about the work teachers do in this important profession.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
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As they patrol streets and neighborhoods, police officers enforce laws and stop crime. They make communities safer! Being a police officer requires leadership skills and the ability to make good decisions in stressful situations. Beginning readers will be fascinated by this title on these brave community helpers.
There are some jobs that keep our communities' wheels spinning. Doctors and dentists help us stay healthy and strong. Police officers keep...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
It wasn't long ago that pesticides threatened a national environmental crisis - until Rachel Carson's Silent Spring turned the tide. A shy, serious girl, young Rachel became a biologist when few women went to college, and grew up to be one of the most influential scientists and writers of our time. Budding environmentalists will love this biography for early readers!
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Just like her showy designs, Zaha Hadid challenges people's ideas about what is normal. One of few female architects in a male-dominated field, Zaha fought for respect and ended up one of the most famous architects in the world! Learn about the life, achievements, and work of this ground-breaking architect in this biography for young readers.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An accomplished lawyer and dedicated public servant, Michelle Obama goes far beyond the title of First Lady. This title explores her life before the White House, and how she used her position to make healthy living possible for kids across the United States. Learn more about this exceptional First Lady in this low-level biography!
11) Zoo
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English
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Zoos are fun places to see animals from all over the world! This title for beginning readers explains what a zoo is, who works at a zoo, and what visitors can see there. Leveled text filled with sight words match vivid photos to aid in understanding. A fact page visually defines a zoo and what happens there. A photo glossary provides meanings to unfamiliar words.
12) Doctor's Office
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English
Description
It's time for a checkup. Let's find out how much we have grown! This title introduces beginning readers to a visit to the doctor's office. Leveled text helps readers build skills and confidence. Colorful photos match the text for visual reinforcement. A list of sight words used throughout the book provides familiarity, while a picture glossary defines new words. A fact page puts main points from the text in one place.
13) Dentist's Office
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Series
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English
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It's time to get our teeth cleaned. We love keeping our smiles healthy and bright! In this title, simple text and bright photos introduce beginning readers to the dentist's office. Readers will learn what a dentist's office is, who works there, and what happens during a visit. A fact page summarizes the main text, and a photo glossary helps visually define new words.
14) Nurses
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces nurses to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
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