Our Neighborhood (Childrens Press Paperback)
25 total works
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.
Simple text and photographs follow a female firefighter as she and the rest of a fire-fighting team try to save a burning building.
Describes the work done throughout the year by a couple who raises foods to sell at stores and roadside stands.
Describes the work of a husband and wife who own their own housepainting business.
Follows an auto mechanic as he checks cars, finds out what is wrong with them, and fixes the problems.
Tells about a soccer coach who teaches his players to listen, get along with others, play hard, have fun, and be good sports even when they lose.
Describes the activities of a traditional artist who uses many natural items as she creates art in the tradition of her Cherokee ancestors.
Simple text and photographs describe the duties and responsibilities of a public librarian who helps people access information.
Text and photographs show what is involved in running a pet store: caring for the animals, helping customers, ordering supplies, and more.