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"Hospitals are some of the most important community landmarks. Whether someone needs just a few stitches or a long stay to recover from an illness, a hospital is often the place for them to go. An age-appropriate introduction to these sometimes-scary medical establishments, this book shows readers some of the happenings inside hospitals, from the check in desk to the emergency room. Accessible language is perfect for both beginning readers and those...
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"Most communities have their own police force and police officers who make the police station their home base while working each day. In this book, readers have a chance to find out what happens within the police station walls, from talking to the community about safety, enforcing laws, and helping find lost people or items. Age-appropriate language and content will engage readers with the inner workings of this community landmarks while full-color...
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"When there's an emergency, firefighters are some of the first on the scene to make sure buildings and people in them are safe. But where do they come from so quickly? The firehouse! Most communities have firehouses that are easy to find and able to be visited. In this engaging book, readers head to this community landmark and find out what happens in the firehouse-when there's a fire or not! Full-color photographs show the equipment likely to be...
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"The post office is an important place in a community. It's where you can send or pick up a package, buy postage to send mail, and even where you might get a passport photo taken before traveling aboard! Due to changes in how mail is sent and received, readers may be less familiar with a post office than they were years ago. This volume shows just what happens in the local post office and helps readers understand the significance of this community...
7) Post offices
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"Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text introduce readers to the purpose, people, and layout of post offices. Young readers will get to dive into their community's oldest form of communication. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
8) Hospitals
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"Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text introduce readers to the purpose, people, and layout of hospitals. Early readers are able to experience the goings on in a hospital and meet the doctors and nurses who take care of the community. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning....
9) Zoos
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"Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text introduce readers to the purpose, people, and layout of zoos. Fun photos will have young readers planning their next zoo adventure. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
10) Schools
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Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text introduce readers to the purpose, people, and layout of schools. Young readers will gain helpful information to guide them through their own time at school.
11) Libraries
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"Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text introduce readers to the purpose, people, and layout of libraries. Early readers will learn the correct way to interact with librarians and how to use the libraries resources. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common...
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"Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text introduce readers to the purpose, people, and layout of children's museums. Young readers will begin to experience the fun and learning that occurs in the museum. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
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"The possibilities that lie within the walls of a library are endless! Through books, readers can travel to space, back in time, or choose to learn all they can about kangaroos! They might play with interesting toys, see a music show, or hear a story read. This engaging volume reminds readers of all the library has to offer: computers, the ability to check out books, and the knowledge of the librarian. Full-color photographs closely correlate to the...
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Where can you find milk, meat, and boxed cereal all in one place? A grocery store! Just about everyone needs to visit the grocery store for one item or another, and readers are likely familiar with their local shopping spot. But depending on where you live, a grocery store might be big or small. It might have many aisles, or simply a produce section and a bakery. Readers will learn about what happens at the grocery store and how important they are...
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