NCW Libraries

"Through a handful of specific yet universal school scenarios, young readers will understand what it means to be a part of a school community and celebrate how to share with and care for one another"--

Are you curious about fire trucks? Firefighting clothes? Hoses and ladders? You're in luck! Firefighter Jim works at the fire department. He knows how to handle all kinds of emergencies. He shows a group of kids how he does his job. Lets hear it for firefighters!

Let's Meet a Vet! What does a veterinarian do? Let's find out! Dr. Kate is a veterinarian. She visits a school to give Henry, the class guinea pig, a checkup. She shows the class the tools she uses. She tells them about the many things vets do. And the students learn how to take good care of Henry. Hooray for veterinarians! "Cartoon-style animated drawings in bright colors introduce diverse characters who will capture children's interest." -School...

Let's Meet a Dentist! Have you ever had a toothache? Or gotten your teeth cleaned? Dr. Florez could help you out! She's a dentist, and today she has an office full of curious visitors. They try out her dentist's chair and look at X-rays of teeth. They also learn how she helps patients keep their teeth clean and healthy. Hooray for dentists! "Cartoon-style animated drawings in bright colors introduce diverse characters who will capture children's...

"This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells what dentists do and how they work to keep our teeth healthy"--

Let's Meet a Librarian! Are you curious about dinosaurs? Music? Volcanoes? You're in luck! Mr. Field is a librarian. He knows how to find information about all kinds of cool things. He shows the students in Mrs. Ríos's class how to use the library. Let's hear it for librarians! "Cartoon-style animated drawings in bright colors introduce diverse characters who will capture children's interest." -School Library Journal "In each book introducing...

Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about how nurses help their community.

Grocers work in stores selling food. Grocers choose the types of foods people will want to buy, then order products, put them on the shelves, and sell them to customers. Whether they work in a small shop or a large grocery store, grocers help make our community better!

Custodians are very important members of the school. They unlock the doors in the morning and lock them at night. They take care of the school, making sure that everything is clean and fixed.

"Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about how construction workers help their community. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills"--