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1,901 books about community helpers & jobs
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A Good Trade
Alma Fullerton
For the child learning about the beauty of small gestures and the reality of life in different parts of the world, highl
Ages 4–8
Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew #23
Babysitting Bandit
Carolyn Keene
The Clue Crew thinks watching identical twins will be easy, until the babies' toys start vanishing and a neighborhood my
Ages 6–9
Jake the Philharmonic Dog
Karen LeFrak
Follow Jake the dog behind the scenes of the New York Philharmonic as he explores the instruments and steals the hearts
Ages 4–8
How to Make a Book (About My Dog)
Chris Barton
For the curious child who wants to know how their favorite stories are made. A peek behind the curtain of the publishing
Ages 5–9
Yet
Helen Parker-Drabble
Harry’s journey from a hospital bed to a life of incredible achievement proves that resilience and hope can overcome eve
Ages 6–11
A Bus of Our Own
Freddi Williams Evans
For children processing the unfairness of unequal resources, this story celebrates a community that takes action to ensu
Ages 5–9
A is for Activist #1
A is for Activist
Innosanto Nagara
For parents who want to introduce big ideas about fairness, community, and standing up for others through a playful, rhy
Ages 0–4
Dream Dancer
Jill Newsome
For the child who loves solving puzzles or is fascinated by how things work, this historical mystery brings late Victori
Ages 10–14
Children's History Books
Before FedEx, There Was the Pony Express
Baby Professor
Long before trucks and planes, brave riders on fast ponies raced across the country to deliver the mail in a daring syst
Ages 6–9
Sharice's Big Voice: A Native Kid Becomes a Congresswoman
Sharice Davids, Nancy K. Mays
Sharice Davids ignores the doubters who questioned her background to become one of the first Native American women ever
Ages 4–9
Who's Changing the World?
Taking Action for Civil and Political Rights
Eric Braun
For the young person who sees unfairness in the world and wants to help. This guide empowers middle schoolers to turn th
Ages 10–14
Dog Man #6
Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild
Dav Pilkey
Sent to the pound for a crime he didn't commit, Dog Man struggles to fit in while his friends race to prove his innocenc
Ages 7–10
What Could I Be?
What Could Brooklyn Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to imagine what they will be when they grow up, this personalized rhyming journey celebrates big
Ages 3–7
Pop-Up Trucks at Work #3
Here Comes Fire Truck
David Breverton
A little fire truck wants to help, but he is constantly told he is too small. When danger strikes, he proves that his si
Ages 1–4
What If Everybody Did That?
Ellen Javernick
One small act of mischief seems harmless until you imagine a world where every single person makes the same messy choice
Ages 4–8
Presidents of the United States
Jimmy Carter
Eric Braun
For the young student curious about leadership and helping others. Discover the life of a peanut farmer who became presi
Ages 7–11
If You Come to Earth
Sophie Blackall
A curious boy writes a letter to a visitor from outer space, explaining everything from what we eat to how we look on ou
Ages 4–8
Irrepressible Spirit: Conversations with Human Rights Activists
Susan Kuklin
Survivors and activists share their firsthand testimonies, offering a raw and courageous look at the global fight for hu
Ages 12–18
Amazing Military Facts #1
Amazing U.S. Army Facts
Mandy R. Marx
The U.S. Army is more than just a powerful military force; it is full of surprising secrets and fascinating history that
Ages 6–9
Military Machines at Work
Military Helicopters
E. S. Budd
Big, clear photographs reveal how these powerful machines fly and work in the sky.
Ages 4–8
How We Work #1
A Potter
Douglas Florian
Go behind the pottery wheel to see how a lump of wet clay is shaped, fired, and transformed into a work of art by a skil
Ages 4–8
Fire Flight: A Wildfire Escape
Cedar Pruitt
For children processing the anxiety of local wildfires or climate events, this true story offers a lens of hope through
Ages 4–8
County Fair
Raymond Bial
Vibrant photographs and text capture the busy energy, sights, and sounds of a traditional American county fair.
Ages 7–11
Pets Without Homes
Caroline Arnold
Go behind the scenes at an animal shelter to see how dedicated workers care for lost pets and help them find their way b
Ages 5–9
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