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2) Nurse
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[2003]
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English
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Describes the work of a nurse in simple text and photographs.
4) Teacher
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Pub. Date
[2003]
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English
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Photographs and simple text introduce the work of the teacher, who helps children learn how to read, write, and count.
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English
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Bank tellers have an important job--they help keep our money safe. In this appealing book, readers learn about the differences and similarities between bank tellers from the past and present. Through interesting facts, vivid images, a glossary, and index, readers learn about many aspects of banking---including where money is made, ATMs, and bank vaults.
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What was being a farmer like in the past? Readers can find out in this refreshing book that compares farming and farming equipment of today with farming of the past. This book includes details about farming tools, irrigation systems, pesticides, and organic farming. The table of contents, glossary, and index gives readers tools they need to better understand the content.
8) Fire station
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Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Shows what a local fire station looks like and the trucks, uniforms, protective gear and equipment that are housed there. Looks at the daily lives of everyone from the dispatcher to the fire chief who bravely protect their communities from harm.
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English
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Firefighting is an important and very dangerous job. Readers explore firefighting techniques and firefighting equipment from the past and present in this fascinating book. With plenty of vivid and interesting images, stunning facts, and supportive text, readers can easily compare and contrast the similarities and differences in fire extinction through the years. The accessible table of contents, glossary, and index work to aid students in better understanding...
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Fishing is one of the oldest jobs around! Readers can explore the long history of fishing, the evolution of fishing tools over time, and the development of the modern-day fishing industry. Fascinating images, intriguing facts, a table of contents, glossary, and index all work together to provide an engaging experience for readers.
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There are government leaders all over the world that work at the city, state, and national level. This captivating book will allow readers to learn about various jobs in government including politician, statesmen, governor, and mayor. A look into the past includes a brief history of the U.S. government and some of the most important offices such as heads of state, Congress, seats in the Senate and House of Representatives, and the president. The fascinating...
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In this important nonfiction book, young readers take a trip back in time to learn the differences between nursing in the past and nursing today. Along with a history of nursing, readers will learn about Florence Nightingale, Clara Barton and the development of the Red Cross, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, midwives, and all the responsibilites that come along with this admirable career. Intriguing facts, easy-to-read text, and appealing images...
13) Police station
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Pub. Date
[2006]
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English
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"Police station explores how police officers serve to keep the public safe. Young viewers will get a feel for the different types of jobs police officers do, the busy place where they work and the uniforms and gear that they wear"--Container.
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Our communities would be a very dirty place without the help from sanitation workers. This fascinating nonfiction book allows readers to appreciate the hard work that goes into waste management and allows for opportunities to compare and contrast sanitation from the past with the present. Helpful text, colorful images, and intriguing facts aid in teaching readers about garbage dumps, landfills, trash compactors, and recycling.
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Store clerks work hard to sell goods to their customers every day. Readers learn about the responsibilities, similarities, and differences of store clerks from past and present in this appealing book. Featuring colorful images and stunning facts working in conjunction with supportive text, a glossary, index, and table of contents, readers will be engaged from cover to cover as they learn what it's like to work as a clerk--from working in retail stores,...
16) Hospital
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English
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The hospital is an amazing place. There is also some pretty disgusting stuff inside! This book teaches children the science behind gross stuff at the hospital. Topics covered are historical medical practices, such as using leeches to let blood and maggots to eat dead tissue. Fascinating, educational information about stitches, shots, bedsores, bedpans, and other hospital grossness are also included. Colorful graphics, oversized photographs, and short,...
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