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Community Helpers & Jobs
1,047 books about community helpers & jobs
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Miss Mingo #2
Miss Mingo and the Fire Drill
Jamie Harper
Learning to stop, drop, and roll is a wild adventure as Miss Mingo’s animal students practice their fire drill with hila
Ages 4–8
Bravemole
Lynne Jonell
Ordinary paws become heroic when a humble mole decides to help his community rebuild after dragons attack the forest's t
Ages 4–8
The Lost Package
Richard Ho
One special box is packed with care and sent off with hope, only to take an unexpected detour through the postal system
Ages 4–8
Mary on Horseback: Three Mountain Stories
Rosemary Wells
Mary Breckinridge faced icy rivers and steep Appalachian trails to bring medicine to families in need. This is the true
Ages 8–12
Night Fire!
Mary Jessie Parker
Leaping sparks and shrieking sirens fill the air when a fire starts at home. These rhythmic verses follow the emergency
Ages 3–7
Actual Times #4
America Is Under Attack
Don Brown
Vivid watercolors and a calm, chronological narrative help explain the difficult events of September 11 with honesty and
Ages 6–10
Community Helpers
Doctors
Emily Raij
Step inside the fast-paced world of medicine to see the specialized tools doctors use and what it takes to help patients
Ages 5–8
Transformers Rescue Bots: Training Academy #1
Firefighters!
Trey King
The Rescue Bots slide down the pole and hop on the truck to learn exactly how real-life firefighters save the day.
Ages 3–7
Field Trips
Our Law Enforcement Center
Mary Meinking
Vibrant photos and clear descriptions take you inside the local police station to see how dispatchers, officers, and sta
Ages 5–8
My World
Communities in My World
Ella Cane
The world is full of different neighborhoods and groups; see what makes each community unique and how people live togeth
Ages 4–7
Transformers Rescue Bots #2
Team of Heroes
Jennifer Fox
The Rescue Bots join forces with the Burns family to keep the people of Griffin Rock safe while learning exactly what it
Ages 4–8
Junie B. Jones #3
Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth
Barbara Park
Junie B. is in a muddle after bragging that she has the best job for Job Day—the only problem is she has no idea what th
Ages 6–9
Community Helpers
Librarians
Emily Raij, Dee Ready
Get the inside scoop on the fast-paced world of library work, from the tools used behind the scenes to the many ways lib
Ages 4–8
A Day with the Animal... #1
A Day with the Animal Doctors
Sharon Rentta
Terence the tapir joins his mother for a busy shift at the hospital, delivering meals and singing lullabies to help all
Ages 3–7
A Life of Service: The Story of Senator Tammy Duckworth
Christina Soontornvat
Experience the barrier-breaking journey of a Thai American hero who became the first woman with a disability to serve in
Ages 4–9
Riley Reynolds #1
Riley Reynolds Conquers Spring Cleaning
Jay Albee
Riley organizes a giant neighborhood sale in South Philly, finding a creative way to declutter their room without losing
Ages 6–9
Nia and the New Free Library
Ian Lendler
For children processing the loss of a community space or learning that even the smallest action can spark big change whe
Ages 5–8
Gross Jobs #5
Working with Garbage
Nikki Bruno Clapper
Meet the landfill operators and roadkill collectors who use STEM skills every day to handle the world's most disgusting
Ages 7–11
Tonka
Working Hard with the Rescue Helicopter
Cynthia Benjamin
Soar through fires, floods, and hurricanes with a brave pilot who saves the day just in time to make it home for his dau
Ages 4–7
This Is a School
John Schu
A school is far more than just a building; it is a living community of discovery, sharing, and hope that stays connected
Ages 4–8
Sing-Along Stories
Mrs. O'Leary's Cow
Mary Ann Hoberman
A clumsy cow kicks over a lantern and starts a giant blaze in this humorous, rhythmic retelling of the Great Chicago Fir
Ages 4–8
What Was?
What Was the Great Chicago Fire?
Janet B. Pascal, Who HQ
A massive drought, fierce winds, and a series of mistakes turned a small barn fire into a city-wide disaster that change
Ages 8–12
Too Small Tola #3
Too Small Tola Gets Tough
Atinuke
When a virus sends her siblings away and keeps Grandmommy home, small Tola steps up to work for a wealthy family and sol
Ages 7–10
Great Big Books #1
The Great Big Book of Families
Mary Hoffman
Every family is unique, and this colorful treasury honors the different ways people live, celebrate, and care for one an
Ages 4–8
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