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Community Helpers & Jobs
Community Helpers & Jobs Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
576 books about community helpers & jobs
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(50)
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Middle Grade
(45)
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(22)
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3–5
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Mary on Horseback
Rosemary Wells
Mary Breckinridge faced icy rivers and steep Appalachian trails to bring medicine to families in need. This is the true
Ages 8–12
Actual Times #4
America Is Under Attack
Don Brown
Vivid watercolors and a calm, chronological narrative help explain the difficult events of September 11 with honesty and
Ages 6–10
A Life of Service: The Story of Senator Tammy Duckworth
Christina Soontornvat
Experience the barrier-breaking journey of a Thai American hero who became the first woman with a disability to serve in
Ages 4–9
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Riley Reynolds #1
Riley Reynolds Conquers Spring Cleaning
Jay Albee
Riley organizes a giant neighborhood sale in South Philly, finding a creative way to declutter their room without losing
Ages 6–9
Gross Jobs #5
Working with Garbage
Nikki Bruno Clapper
Meet the landfill operators and roadkill collectors who use STEM skills every day to handle the world's most disgusting
Ages 7–11
Who HQ
What Was the Great Chicago Fire?
Janet B. Pascal
A massive drought, fierce winds, and a series of mistakes turned a small barn fire into a city-wide disaster that change
Ages 8–12
Too Small Tola #3
Too Small Tola Gets Tough
Atinuke
When a virus sends her siblings away and keeps Grandmommy home, small Tola steps up to work for a wealthy family and sol
Ages 7–10
Cam Jansen #26
The Secret Service Mystery
David A. Adler
A loud bang interrupts the governor's speech, sending super-sleuth Cam Jansen on a hunt for clues using her incredible p
Ages 7–10
Amelia Bedelia Chapter Books #1
Amelia Bedelia Means Business
Herman Parish
Amelia Bedelia is determined to earn enough dough for a shiny new bike, but her literal-minded approach to work leads to
Ages 6–10
My Weird School #7
Mrs. Cooney Is Loony!
Dan Gutman
A.J. has a huge crush on the school nurse, but he suspects her beautiful smile might be a clever disguise for an interna
Ages 6–10
The Dollar Kids
Jennifer Richard Jacobson
A family moves to a struggling town to buy a house for just one dollar, hoping a new home can help them leave their heav
Ages 10–14
Me and Momma and Big John
Mara Rockliff
Little John watches his mother carefully carve stone for a grand cathedral, learning that even work no one sees is an es
Ages 5–9
Silver Street Farm #1
Welcome to Silver Street Farm
Nicola Davies
Meera and her friends are transforming an abandoned railway station into a city farm, but first they must save their ani
Ages 7–10
People of the U.S. Armed Forces
Airmen of the U.S. Air Force
Lisa M. Bolt Simons
Take a look at the daily lives of airmen, from the rigors of initial training to specialized career paths and the transi
Ages 7–10
Gross Jobs #4
Working with Food
Nikki Bruno Clapper
Dealing with fish guts and pet food might seem gross, but these messy roles are actually essential STEM jobs hidden with
Ages 7–10
If You...
If You Were an Animal Doctor
Ellen Levine
The most fascinating thing you will learn is how veterinarians manage the unique needs of patients ranging from househol
Ages 7–11
My Weird School Daze #5
Officer Spence Makes No Sense!
Dan Gutman
Security guard Officer Spence is on the hunt for a peanut butter and jelly sandwich thief, but his lie-detector tests ar
Ages 6–10
Vet Volunteers #4
Manatee Blues
Laurie Halse Anderson
Brenna races against time at a Florida rescue center to nurse an injured manatee and find a way to save the sanctuary fr
Ages 8–12
Math in the Real World #1
Estimating with People Who Predict
Diana Noonan
Scientists use the power of estimation to forecast natural disasters, using clever mathematical predictions to keep comm
Ages 7–10
Her Right Foot
Dave Eggers
The Statue of Liberty is captured mid-stride, revealing a hidden message of welcome and acceptance in the way she lifts
Ages 6–10
Who HQ
What Was the March on Washington?
Kathleen Krull
More than 200,000 people stood together in 1963 to hear a dream of equality and ignite a peaceful revolution for civil r
Ages 8–12
I Survived #5
The San Francisco Earthquake, 1906
Lauren Tarshis
Ten-year-old newsboy Leo is working hard in the bustling streets of 1906 San Francisco when a massive earthquake and fir
Ages 7–10
I Survived #6
The Attacks of September 11, 2001
Lauren Tarshis
Lucas skips school to talk football with a firefighter friend, only to find himself in the middle of the morning the wor
Ages 8–12
Questions and Feelings About...
Racism
Anita Ganeri
A supportive guide for children to understand what racism is, how it makes people feel, and how they can help build a fa
Ages 5–9
