Flanagan, Alice K

Simple text describes rain, its characteristics, how it is formed, and its effects on the Earth.

Describes the three main types of cloud formations and how they appear.

Simple text describes thunder and lightning, what causes these phenomena, and what they can do to the Earth.

Follows an urban park ranger as he tends to the ponds, fountains, plants, and animals in his care and teaches people about the parks that form an exciting outdoor classroom.

Briefly describes the different kinds of farmers, the food that they grow, the conditions under which they work, their tools and equipment, their problems, and the help they provide to their communities.

An introduction to the career of police officer, including the duties, uniforms, equipment, and their contribution to the community.

Looks at the work done by librarians, discussing the training and education needed to do the job, the tools and equipment librarians use, and the challenges of librarianship.

Looks at the work done by teachers, discussing the training and education needed to do the job, the tools and equipment teachers use, and the challenges of being a teacher.

Describes the work done each day by a Chilean American who is the building maintenance contractor responsible for a neighborhood apartment building.

Simple text describes snow, its characteristics, how it is formed, and what it does for the Earth.