Red Letter Day

by Patricia Lakin

Published 1 January 1995
After visiting the local post office, Mr. Summers's third-grade class gains a greater respect for mail carriers and the work they perform.

Signs of Protest

by Patricia Lakin

Published 1 January 1995
When the town has money problems, Edward, the mayor's nephew, helps find a way for people to work together to meet the needs of Parkside Elementary School and the Senior Citizen's Center.

Where There's Smoke

by Patricia Lakin

Published 1 January 1995
When Karen and Melissa report a fire at the local variety store, they are invited, with their third-grade class, to go to the fire station to learn how fire fighters do their jobs.

Information, Please

by Patricia Lakin

Published 1 January 1995
The librarian at the Parkside Public Library uses all sorts of resources to help various people find the information they need.

Aware and Alert Hb

by Patricia Lakin

Published 1 January 1995
Officer Tony Rollins visits his Little Brother Manuel Lopez at Parkside Elementary School and talks to the students about keeping safe from strangers.

A Summer Job Hb

by Patricia Lakin

Published 1 January 1995
Becka Alden helps her mother in the family's hardware store and tries to think of ways to increase business.