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Firefighters

Cecilia Minden (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503859999

Lights flash, sirens sound, and a fire truck speeds down the street toward a burning building. This may sound thrilling, but fighting fires ultimately requires an extreme amount of dedication and courage. This book gives young readers a glimpse of the risks firefighters face, as well as the heroism that helps save lives. Additional features include a table of contents, informational captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, a Think-About-It section, and an introduction to the author.

Celebrating Presidents' Day

Trudi Strain Trueit (author) Michelle Dorenkamp (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503854741

The third Monday in February is a time to honor the presidents of the United States. This book discusses the origins of Presidents' Day and offers young readers creative ways to celebrate the fun of this patriotic day. Additional features to aid comprehension include activities and poetry, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

Washington, DC

Mari Kesselring (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609730970

Explore the colorful customs, people, and places of the District of Columbia. With straightforward text and captivating photos, this book is a great introduction to the district. Maps and symbols are included to enrich the student's understanding of geography and district identity.

Michelle Obama

Susan Kesselring (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609543655

A very simple introduction to the life and accomplishments of First Lady Michelle Robinson Obama.