Community Helpers from A to Z (Alphabasics) [Paperback]

Bobbie Kalman (Author), Niki Walker (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Series: Alphabasics

Meet people of different nationalities who make our communities cleaner, safer and more pleasant. This alphabet book includes such helpers as police officers, firefighters, sanitation workers and veterinarians. Full color.

Editorial Reviews

Review

AlphaBasiCs is just what it appears to be. . . a series of alphabet books based on those subjects which interest young children. Such books encourage kids to let their imaginations soar. . . and to design their own alphabet books -- Brandon Sun, Dec. 28, 1997

Real life people grace the pages of this realistic A-Z book. All kinds of people are represented for the important jobs they do. A definite plus! -- Faith Loabe, Margaret Chase Smith School, Skowhegan, ME --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

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Taken from Chapter 6: F is for firefighters Firefighters put out fires in homes, other buildings, forests, and at car accidents. They rescue people and animals that are trapped by a fire. The smoke and flames from fires are very dangerous. Firefighters risk their lives every time they go to work. Their job takes bravery and special training. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Crabtree Pub Co (November 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0865054045
• ISBN-13: 978-0865054042
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #46,189 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #53 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > Careers

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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Careers' Book!, May 18, 2000

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This review is from: Community Helpers from A to Z (Alphabasics) (Paperback)

Community Helpers is an extremely reasonably priced book that is packed with interesting information about many careers. The photographs of workers, enhance the details given about each occupation. As a teacher I was pleased to read the clear descriptions of so many jobs packed into one book! I recommend this book for all children thinking about their future and for the adults that are helping them to do this.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars community helpers A-Z book, August 4, 2008

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Nana1 "sher1" (rhode island) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Community Helpers from A to Z (Alphabasics) (Paperback)

Book is great resource for introduction to community helpers and Alphabet.
If using with preschoolers, make the book work as a themed resource. Introducing a few letters weekly with corresponding activities in your centers to go along with community occupations is great. Especially role playing. The pictures are of real people doing real jobs and performing real services in the community. !!The possibilities for use of this book is endless". Good book overall. Gives enough information about each occupation and great to envoke further research on individual occupations for older students.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great representation of the Community, August 21, 2011

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Rachelle Shull - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Community Helpers from A to Z (Alphabasics) (Paperback)

This book is great for K-3. You could expand the curriculum for older children easily. The book uses the alphabet to teach children about community helpers. Each letter is for a different community helper, and the letter Y stands for You! This book draws the reader in and creates an environment where they can better understand every person in their community. This understanding translates to respect for everyone and the knowledge that every helper is indispensable.