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Community Helpers & Jobs
Community Helpers & Jobs Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
1,832 books about community helpers & jobs
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Women of Our Time
Juliette Gordon Low: America's First Girl Scout
Kathleen V. Kudlinski
The life of Juliette Gordon Low comes to life in this illustrated biography of the woman who brought the Girl Scout move
Ages 7–11
Even Higher
Richard Ungar
For the child questioning what it means to be a good person, this story reveals that true greatness is found in quiet ac
Ages 5–9
Elmer
Elmer and the Hippos
David McKee
For the child learning that big problems are easier to solve together. Elmer helps rival groups find common ground throu
Ages 3–7
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Words We Share, The
Jack Wong
For the child who helps their parents bridge two worlds. A tender look at a young girl who translates for her father as
Ages 4–8
Rules of the Road #1
Rules of the Road
Joan Bauer
Teenager Jenna hits the open road when the head of a shoe company hires her to drive across the country to help stop a c
Ages 12–17
Barnard Biography Series
Elizabeth Blackwell: A Doctor's Triumph
Nancy Kline
Journal entries and historical records reveal how one woman defied every mid-1800s restriction to become the first femal
Ages 12–18
The Lemonade Club
Patricia Polacco
Marilyn and her teacher find strength in their shared battle against cancer, proving that even the sourest circumstances
Ages 6–10
Come On In, America
Linda Barrett Osborne
For the student curious about how big global conflicts change life at home, this history explores how WWI reshaped right
Ages 10–14
The Good Fight
Anne Quirk
For the child curious about why we vote and how we got here. This history of the American struggle for voting rights emp
Ages 8–12
Bunny Business #1
Bunny Business
Lori Richmond
A routine day at the office gets a chaotic makeover when a group of bunnies takes over the meetings and the snack bar.
Ages 4–8
U.S. Navy #3
U.S. Navy Destroyers
Martha E. H. Rustad
High-tech weapons, complex designs, and specialized crews power the U.S. Navy destroyers as they carry out vital mission
Ages 6–9
September 12th: We Knew We Would Be All Right
First-Grade Students of H. Byron Masterson Elementary
After a national tragedy, a classroom of first graders shares a hopeful message that through small, everyday moments, we
Ages 5–9
Disgusting History
Garbage, Waste, Dumps, and You: The Disgusting Story Behind What We Leave Behind
Connie Colwell Miller
From throwing scraps out of medieval windows to the massive landfills of today, this is the stinky, fascinating history
Ages 8–11
Little Tiger Goes Shopping
Vivian French
A trip to a closed store turns into a warm community encounter as Little Tiger and his neighbors find exactly what they
Ages 3–6
Houndsley and Catina #7
Houndsley and Catina at the Library
James Howe
Best friends Houndsley and Catina face a difficult goodbye when their beloved library prepares to close its doors for go
Ages 5–8
Penny Dale's Dinosaurs #1
Dinosaur Rescue!
Penny Dale
When building dinosaurs break down on the train tracks, the rescue team must race against the clock to stop the oncoming
Ages 2–5
Yasmin #10
Yasmin the Librarian
Saadia Faruqi
Library day is going great until Yasmin realizes her favorite book is gone, leading her on a careful search to retrace h
Ages 5–8
Because You Are My... #1
Because You Are My Baby
Sherry North
For parents seeking to reassure their little ones of their unwavering love through imaginative, career-inspired adventur
Ages 2–5
Amos McGee #2
Amos McGee Misses the Bus
Philip C. Stead
A late night of planning a surprise for his friends causes Amos McGee to oversleep, but his animal pals are ready to hel
Ages 3–7
The World's Worst
The World's Worst Wildfires
Tracy Nelson Maurer
A single bolt of lightning can turn dry grass into a wall of flame; learn the science behind how these powerful fires st
Ages 8–11
Job Squad
Foreman Frankie Is Handy
Jenny Goebel
Sing along to a familiar tune while Foreman Frankie and his crew mix concrete and smooth out asphalt to pave a brand-new
Ages 3–5
When Mama Retires
Karen Ackerman
When Mama decides to hang up her apron and join the war effort as a riveter, Henry, Will, and Charley have to learn how
Ages 4–8
Machines
Machines on the Road
Sian Smith
What are those big machines doing on the road? Take a simple look at the different vehicles passing by and the important
Ages 4–6
Mabel #1
Mabel, One and Only
Margaret Muirhead
Being the only kid on the block can be lonely, so Mabel and her dog Jack set out to create their own fun when the adults
Ages 4–8
