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1,319 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
Indestructibles
My Neighborhood
Amy Pixton
Say hello to the friendly people in the neighborhood with this chew-proof, rip-proof book designed specifically for the
Ages 0–2
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
PiggyWiggy #2
Fire Fighter PiggyWiggy
Christyan Fox, Diane Fox
PiggyWiggy dreams of life as a brave hero who races to the rescue in a big fire engine and saves the day from dangerous
Ages 2–5
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
Mini Wheels Books #1
Mini Fire Engine
Peter Lippman
Grab hold of this truck-shaped book and race to the rescue with a heroic firehouse dog and a crew of colorful characters
Ages 1–4
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
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
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
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