Rogers, Amy B

Focuses on the day in the life of firefighters, and describes their firefighting gear, clothing, and duties of putting out fires and rescuing people.

Describes responsibilities that doctors have such as helping sick patients, making sure young patients are in good health, and administering medicine.

Doctors are important community helpers. Readers explore different facets of a doctor s job from the people they work with to the things they do to help us feel better when we re sick. Simple, clear text allows readers to learn about this popular career and common curriculum topic on their own. Each fact about doctors is presented alongside a colorful photograph of a doctor at work. This close picture-text correlation allows readers to develop their reading comprehension skills with each turn of the page. A helpful picture glossary is included to aid in vocabulary development. Detailed Table of Contents, Index, Picture Glossary, Web Sites.

Text and photographs explore the Orion constellation, also known as the Hunter, whose presence has been mythologized by Greek, Egyptian, and Sumerian cultures.

An introduction to racism and how to fight it.

"Caribou also known as wild reindeer live in the cold, snowy tundra, where food is scarce. Their specially shaped hoofs help them walk on snow and dig for the food underneath it. What do caribou eat? How do they avoid dangerous predators? Readers will find the answers to these and other questions in this...text, which supports basic elementary science curricula. Full-color photographs of caribou in their natural habitat make readers feel as if they are on their own expedition to the frozen tundra"--Amazon.com.

Discusses if girls should be included in sports with boys.

Readers discover the process behind the creation of valuable pieces of emerald jewelry.

"Sports are fun, but they can be dangerous, too. As more information becomes available about concussions and other injuries, many people have wondered if certain sports, such as football, are too dangerous for kids to play. People often have strong opinions about this topic, and readers are introduced to these opinions in a way that enhances their critical-thinking skills"--Publisher.

"Caribou also known as wild reindeer live in the cold, snowy tundra, where food is scarce. Their specially shaped hoofs help them walk on snow and dig for the food underneath it. What do caribou eat? How do they avoid dangerous predators? Readers will find the answers to these and other questions in this...text, which supports basic elementary science curricula. Full-color photographs of caribou in their natural habitat make readers feel as if they are on their own expedition to the frozen tundra"--Amazon.com.