Katelyn+Briggs

__Bibliography__
 * Children’s Non-Fiction:**


 * 1) . Deedrick, Tami. (1998). // Teachers. // Capstone Press. 24 pages. Tempe Public Library.


 * Summary:** The book //Teachers// explains the tools, schooling, and work of teachers. This nonfiction children’s book is great to read to your class to teach all about different community helpers. This book talks about what teachers do, different kinds of teachers, where teachers work, tools teachers’ use, teachers and schools, people who help teachers, and how teachers help others. Not only does this book provide useful information, there is a lot of vocabulary that is important for your students to know.

//Teachers// is an introduction to the job of a teacher. Teacher’s help students learn knew things. Teachers can teach a variety of different subjects such as reading, writing, math, science, and art. Some teachers even take their students on fieldtrips. The book goes on to explain that teachers work in schools and teach many groups of students. They work during the school day and sometimes they take their work home. They use different types of tools to help students learn such as books and computers. If teachers need help, they always have their principal to go to for advice. This book provides words to know such as college, community, field trip, learning tool, and students. A great first read to introduce community helpers.

Books on community helpers are related to the curriculum area of social studies. According to the Arizona State Standards this relates to strand 5: economics. PO 1. Discuss different types of jobs that people do. This is a literary based introduction that can introduce the concept of exploring and discovering important ideas, goods, and culture. Children will be introduced to new books and vocabulary. It provides good class discussions and can even lead into a good writing prompt such as: What do you want to be when you grow up?

2. Deedrick, Tami. (1998). //Garbage Collectors.// Capstone Press. 24 pages. Tempe Public Library.


 * Summary:** The book //Garbage Collectors// explains the work of garbage collectors, including their functions, tools, and training. This nonfiction children’s book is great to read to your class to teach all about different community helpers. This book talks about what garbage collectors do, where garbage collectors work, drive, wear, use, how garbage collectors train, people who help garbage collectors, how garbage collectors help others, and picking up litter. Not only does this book provide useful information, there is a lot of vocabulary that is important for your students to know.

//Garbage Collectors// is an introduction to the job of a garbage collector. Garbage collectors keep towns and cities clean by picking up garbage and recyclables. They stop at homes, buildings, and offices. Garbage collectors work in communities all over the country. They get to drive big garbage trucks, wear uniforms and gloves, and use garbage cans to dump garbage in their truck. This book provides words to know such as community, dumpster, garbage, landfill, and recyclables. A great first read to introduce community helpers.

Books on community helpers are related to the curriculum area of social studies. According to the Arizona State Standards this relates to strand 5: economics. PO 1. Discuss different types of jobs that people do. This is a literary based introduction that can introduce the concept of exploring and discovering important ideas, goods, and culture. Children will be introduced to new books and vocabulary. It provides good class discussions and can even lead into a good writing prompt such as: What do you want to be when you grow up? 3. Kalman, Bobbie. (1998). //Community Helpers from A to Z.// Capstone Press. 32 pages. Tempe Public Library.


 * Summary:** The book //Community Helpers from A to Z// explains all different kinds of community helpers from A to Z. All you need to know is in this book. This is a nonfiction children’s book that is great to read when you are talking about different community helpers. Not only does this book name 26 different community helpers, it provides a summary of each community helper and what they do. This book provides useful information and there is a lot of vocabulary that is important for students to know.

//Community Helpers from A to Z// lists 26 different types of community helpers in alphabetical order. It mentions, Agricultural workers, Business people, Community helpers and Construction workers, Doctors, Emergency medical technicians, Firefighters, Gymnastics coach, Home helpers, Industrial workers, Journalists, Kitchen staff, Librarian, Mail Carrier, Nurse, Officers, Pharmacist, Quality-control technician, Recycling workers and refuse collectors, Service industry workers, Teachers, Utility workers, Veterinarian, Water treatment workers, X-Ray technologist, You, and Zookeepers. This is a great first read to introduce community helps as well as introducing new vocabulary that is mentioned in the book as words to know.

Books on community helpers are related to the curriculum area of social studies. According to the Arizona State Standards this relates to strand 5: economics. PO 1. Discuss different types of jobs that people do. This is a literary based introduction that can introduce the concept of exploring and discovering important ideas, goods, and culture. Children will be introduced to new books and vocabulary. It provides good class discussions and can even lead into a good writing prompt such as: What do you want to be when you grow up?

4. Ready, Dee. (1998). //Fire Fighters.// Capstone Press. 24 pages. Tempe Public Library.


 * Summary:** The book //Fire Fighter//s explains the clothing, tools, schooling, and work of fire fighters. This nonfiction children’s book is great to read to your class to teach all about different community helpers. This book talks about what fire fighters do, wear, use, drive, fire fighters and school, work, people who help fire fighter, how to help fire fighters, and how to get in shape. Not only does this book provide useful information, there is a lot of vocabulary that is important for your students to know.

//Fire Fighters// is an introduction to the job of a Fire Fighter. Fire Fighters are people who are trained to put out fires. They rescue people and animals that may be in trouble. They wear clothes that help protect them from heat and smoke. The tools they use are long hoses to spray water and axes. They get to drive a fire truck and ambulances. If needed, Police officers help Fire Fighters. This book introduces words to know such as: ambulance, community, crowbar, disaster, and rescue. A great first read to introduce community helpers.

Books on community helpers are related to the curriculum area of social studies. According to the Arizona State Standards this relates to strand 5: economics. PO 1. Discuss different types of jobs that people do. This is a literary based introduction that can introduce the concept of exploring and discovering important ideas, goods, and culture. Children will be introduced to new books and vocabulary. It provides good class discussions and can even lead into a good writing prompt such as: What do you want to be when you grow up?

5. Ready, Dee. (1998). //Doctors.// Capstone Press. 24 pages. Tempe Public Library.


 * Summary:** The book //Doctors// explains the clothing, tools, schooling, and work of doctors. This nonfiction children’s book is great to read to your class to teach all about different community helpers. This book talks about what doctors do, different kinds of doctors, what they wear, use, doctors and school, where they work, people who help Doctors, and how doctors help others. Not only does this book provide useful information, there is a lot of vocabulary that is important for your students to know.

//Doctors// is an introduction to the job of a Doctor. Doctors help sick people get better. They try and fix what is wrong with someone who is sick. Doctors learn about the whole body. They wear a white coat. They use different tools such as a stethoscope. Doctors have to go to college and medical school for eight years. This book introduces words to know such as: check up, community, patient, pediatrician, pharmacist, and stethoscope. A great first read to introduce community helpers.

Books on community helpers are related to the curriculum area of social studies. According to the Arizona State Standards this relates to strand 5: economics. PO 1. Discuss different types of jobs that people do. This is a literary based introduction that can introduce the concept of exploring and discovering important ideas, goods, and culture. Children will be introduced to new books and vocabulary. It provides good class discussions and can even lead into a good writing prompt such as: What do you want to be when you grow up?

6. Ready, Dee. (1998). //Veterinarians.// Capstone Press. 24 pages. Tempe Public Library.


 * Summary:** The book //Veterinarians// explains the clothing, tools, schooling, and work of veterinarians. This book talks about what Veterinarians do, different kinds of Veterinarians, what they wear, use, Veterinarians and school, were they work, people who help Veterinarians and how Veterinarians help others. Not only does this book provide useful information, there is a lot of vocabulary that is important for your students to know.

//Veterinarians// is an introduction to the job of a Veterinarian. Veterinarians are animal doctors. They try to make sick animals feel better. There are different Veterinarians for different animals. They wear lab coats and work in an office. Veterinarians use the same tools as human doctors. This book introduces words to know such as: Community, examine, lab coat, operate, stethoscope, and syringe. A great first read to introduce community helpers.

Books on community helpers are related to the curriculum area of social studies. According to the Arizona State Standards this relates to strand 5: economics. PO 1. Discuss different types of jobs that people do. This is a literary based introduction that can introduce the concept of exploring and discovering important ideas, goods, and culture. Children will be introduced to new books and vocabulary. It provides good class discussions and can even lead into a good writing prompt such as: What do you want to be when you grow up?

7. Ready, Dee. (1998). //Mail Carriers.// Capstone Press. 24 pages. Tempe Public Library.


 * Summary:** The book //Mail Carriers// explains the clothing, tools, schooling, and work of mail carriers. This book talks about what Mail Carriers do, wear, use, drive, mail carriers and school, where they work, people who help mail carriers, and how mail carriers help others. Not only does this book provide useful information, there is a lot of vocabulary that is important for your students to know.

//Mail Carriers// is an introduction to the job of a Mail Carrier. Mail carriers are people who pick up mail at the post office and deliver it. They wear a blue uniform have a mail pouch to carry mail in. City Mail carriers drive white trucks. In order to be a Mail carrier, you have to pass a postal test. Mail clerks help sort the mail and help Mail carriers. Mail carriers help bring mail to friends and family. This book introduces words to know such as: Mail clerk, post office, pouch, and route. A great first read to introduce community helpers.

Books on community helpers are related to the curriculum area of social studies. According to the Arizona State Standards this relates to strand 5: economics. PO 1. Discuss different types of jobs that people do. This is a literary based introduction that can introduce the concept of exploring and discovering important ideas, goods, and culture. Children will be introduced to new books and vocabulary. It provides good class discussions and can even lead into a good writing prompt such as: What do you want to be when you grow up?

8. Ready, Dee. (1998). //Nurses.// Capstone Press. 24 pages. Tempe Public Library.


 * Summary:** The book //Nurses// explains the clothing, tools, schooling, and work of nurses. This book explains what Nurses do, different kinds of Nurses, what they wear, use, Nurses and school, where they work, people who help Burses, and how Nurses help others. . Not only does this book provide useful information, there is a lot of vocabulary that is important for your students to know.

//Nurses// is an introduction to the job of a Nurse. Nurses help people who are sick. They ask questions about the patient’s symptoms. Nurses wear uniforms just like doctors. Nurses go to college for three to five years. They work in emergency rooms, operating rooms, and in hospitals. This book introduces words to know such as: clinic, patient, pulse, stethoscope, symptom, thermometer, and vital signs. A great first read to introduce community helpers.

Books on community helpers are related to the curriculum area of social studies. According to the Arizona State Standards this relates to strand 5: economics. PO 1. Discuss different types of jobs that people do. This is a literary based introduction that can introduce the concept of exploring and discovering important ideas, goods, and culture. Children will be introduced to new books and vocabulary. It provides good class discussions and can even lead into a good writing prompt such as: What do you want to be when you grow up?

9. Swanson, Diane. (2002) //The Dentist and You.// 31 Pages. Tempe Public Library.


 * Summary:** The book //The Dentist and You// is a great introduction to community helpers. It talks about visiting the Dentist, how Dentists look at your teeth, dressing for the job, and how they help take care of your teeth. Not only does this book provide useful information, there is a lot of vocabulary that is important for your students to know.

Books on community helpers are related to the curriculum area of social studies. According to the Arizona State Standards this relates to strand 5: economics. PO 1. Discuss different types of jobs that people do. This is a literary based introduction that can introduce the concept of exploring and discovering important ideas, goods, and culture. Children will be introduced to new books and vocabulary. It provides good class discussions and can even lead into a good writing prompt such as: What do you want to be when you grow up?


 * Children’s Fiction:**

10. Owens, Ann. (2004).//Keeping You Safe: A Book About Police Officers//. Picture Window Books. 23 pages. Tempe Public Library.


 * Summary:** The book //Keeping You Safe: A Book About Police Officers// is an introduction to the job of a Police Officer. It introduces new vocabulary as well as talk about what Police Officers do, wear, and the different equipment they use. This is a children’s fiction book that provides pictures that are relatable to children.

Many people have jobs in the community; one of them is police officers. This book teaches children about how police officers teach about 911 and to be careful around strangers. They drive patrol cars and wear special uniforms. Sometimes, they even ride horses or bicycles. They work with partners and help if you get lost. This book provides a lot of information that makes it easy for children to learn all about police officers. This book also introduces words to know such as: badge, community, fingerprint, law, patrol car, pepper spray, police force, and safe. A great first read to introduce community helpers.

Books on community helpers are related to the curriculum area of social studies. According to the Arizona State Standards this relates to strand 5: economics. PO 1. Discuss different types of jobs that people do. This is a literary based introduction that can introduce the concept of exploring and discovering important ideas, goods, and culture. Children will be introduced to new books and vocabulary. It provides good class discussions and can even lead into a good writing prompt such as: What do you want to be when you grow up?