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597 books about community helpers & jobs
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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
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
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
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
The Boy in the Black Suit
Jason Reynolds
Matt finds a surprising path through the heavy fog of his mother's death by taking a job at a local funeral home and lea
Ages 12–17
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
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
Cam Jansen #26
Cam Jansen and the Secret Service Mystery
David A. Adler
A loud bang interrupts the governor's speech, sending super-sleuth Cam Jansen on a hunt for clues using her incredible p
Ages 7–10
Amelia Bedelia Chapter Books #1
Amelia Bedelia Means Business
Herman Parish
Amelia Bedelia is determined to earn enough dough for a shiny new bike, but her literal-minded approach to work leads to
Ages 6–10
My Weird School #7
Mrs. Cooney Is Loony!
Dan Gutman
A.J. has a huge crush on the school nurse, but he suspects her beautiful smile might be a clever disguise for an interna
Ages 6–10
The Dollar Kids
Jennifer Richard Jacobson
A family moves to a struggling town to buy a house for just one dollar, hoping a new home can help them leave their heav
Ages 10–14
Me and Momma and Big John
Mara Rockliff
Little John watches his mother carefully carve stone for a grand cathedral, learning that even work no one sees is an es
Ages 5–9
Silver Street Farm #1
Welcome to Silver Street Farm
Nicola Davies
Meera and her friends are transforming an abandoned railway station into a city farm, but first they must save their ani
Ages 7–10
People of the U.S. Armed Forces
Airmen of the U.S. Air Force
Lisa M. Bolt Simons
Take a look at the daily lives of airmen, from the rigors of initial training to specialized career paths and the transi
Ages 7–10
Gross Jobs #4
Working with Food
Nikki Bruno Clapper
Dealing with fish guts and pet food might seem gross, but these messy roles are actually essential STEM jobs hidden with
Ages 7–10
If You Were...
If You Were an Animal Doctor
Ellen Levine
The most fascinating thing you will learn is how veterinarians manage the unique needs of patients ranging from househol
Ages 7–11
My Weird School Daze #5
Officer Spence Makes No Sense!
Dan Gutman
Security guard Officer Spence is on the hunt for a peanut butter and jelly sandwich thief, but his lie-detector tests ar
Ages 6–10
Because of Winn-Dixie
Kate DiCamillo
Ten-year-old Opal finds more than just a stray dog at the grocery store; she finds a companion who helps her connect wit
Ages 8–12
Vet Volunteers #4
Manatee Blues
Laurie Halse Anderson
Brenna races against time at a Florida rescue center to nurse an injured manatee and find a way to save the sanctuary fr
Ages 8–12
The Railway Children
E. Nesbit
For children navigating sudden family changes or the absence of a parent, this classic offers a comforting look at findi
Ages 8–12
Math in the Real World #1
Estimating with People Who Predict
Diana Noonan
Scientists use the power of estimation to forecast natural disasters, using clever mathematical predictions to keep comm
Ages 7–10
Her Right Foot
Dave Eggers
The Statue of Liberty is captured mid-stride, revealing a hidden message of welcome and acceptance in the way she lifts
Ages 6–10
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