Workers

Dona Herweck Rice

• 01 september 2011
• 9781433335723

Samenvatting:

Familiarize beginning readers with the different jobs of community workers. Featuring basic concepts, easy-to-read informational text, and engaging photographs this nonfiction title is sure to create an exciting learning adventure.

Workers is a high-interest nonfiction reader that introduces young students in Grades K–2 to the many kinds of workers they encounter in their communities. With vibrant photographs and accessible language, this book helps children recognize the essential roles workers play and how their jobs help others. Through simple text and visual context, early readers develop vocabulary and reading comprehension while also learning about civic responsibility and community structure.

• Explores a variety of community helpers including doctors, teachers, firefighters, and more.
• Builds vocabulary and literacy skills using simple sentences and high-frequency words.
• Encourages recognition of how people contribute to a safe and functional community.
• Supports social studies standards and early learning about economics and jobs.
• Great for read-alouds, classroom discussions, and early-level independent reading.