Being sick can be a scary experience, but the hospital workers in the emergency room can make children feel better. These knowledgeable community helpers include doctors, nurses, emergency medical technicians, lab technicians, and many more. Children will be fascinated by the roles hospital workers play in helping them get well. Key topics include: an overview of the emergency room equipment used by hospital workers x-rays blood tests how hospital ER personnel work as a team
From taking x-rays to fixing cavities, dentists work hard to help people smile. They teach about proper tooth and gum care, ease pain, and straighten teeth. This title about dentists will help young readers understand these caring community helpers.
Doctors are important members of the community. People come to them to seek help for illnesses and injuries. Doctors carefully decide how to treat patients. They listen to people and find ways to help them feel better. This title will teach beginning readers about the work doctors do to help people stay healthy.
From giving medication to teaching patients how to care for themselves, nurses are front-line workers in the health care field. Nurses need to be gentle and friendly. They are there to help us feel better! This title will fill readers in on the exciting world of nurses.
Firefighters are important community workers. These busy men and women are called upon to put out fires and rescue people and animals. They are the heroes of todays world! Children will be thrilled to learn about: the equipment firefighters use putting on a firefighter uniform fire safety in their homes and communities the different rooms in a fire station the firefighter heroes of 9/11
Firefighters, police officers, paramedics, doctors, and nurses are just a few of the community workers that help people in emergencies. Children will be amazed by these brave individualsmany of whom risk their lives daily to save the lives of others. Children will learn about: military services the Red Cross the coast guard equipment used by emergency workers how to be prepared in an emergency
Uh-oh, the car won’t start. Better call a mechanic! Mechanics test, care for, and repair the machines that keep our world running. This informative title helps readers understand the busy world of these community helpers.
