Workers

By Dona Herweck Rice

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1433335727
• ISBN13: 9781433335723
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
• Length: 12 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.6" x 6.6"
• Age Range: 4 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 4