From the series Community Helpers
Firefighters
Reading Level KindergartenInterest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2014
Reviewed
From the series Community Helpers
Reading Level KindergartenInterest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2014
ReviewedIn Firefighters, emergent readers will learn how firefighters put out fires and keep people safe. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover what firefighters do on the job.
A labeled diagram helps readers identify the equipment in a fire house, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about firefighters online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Firefighters also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
Firefighters is part of Jump!’s Community Helpers series.
This small set of community workers touches upon the nuances of each job. Each title follows a scenario where a child wants to be that worker and needs to know what that person does. Text is clear and simple. Photographs are bright and up-to-date and show current technologies. The background on each profession includes tools used. New vocabulary words are introduced and explained within the text. Each title covers the different aspects of a job. The series is perfect for the early reader or to introduce the topic in lower grades as an easy read-aloud. Each book ends with a labeled picture. A few simple reading and comprehension activities are listed for use before, during, and after reading. Glossary. Table of Contents. Index.
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