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Community Economics

From an early age, students start to use and understand money. This series introduces the youngest learners to basic economic principles within a community. From spending and saving money to supply and demand, young readers gain a basic foundation of economics and learn about personal finance and decision-making.

Community Helpers (Blastoff! Readers: Level 1)

There are some jobs that keep our communities' wheels spinning. Doctors and dentists help us stay healthy and strong. Police officers keep our streets safe. Teachers prepare us for our changing world. Cashiers and delivery drivers make sure we have the supplies we need, while counselors and EMTs take care of our mental and physical health This series explores the community helpers of today and how their work keeps our communities running safely and smoothly.

Community Helpers (Bullfrog Books)

What do you want to be when you grow up? After reading this series, kids will be shouting out answers to that question. This series gives young readers a basic introduction to people in their communities that they will meet around town. A photo diagram at the end of the book highlights places where these people work.

Community Helpers (Cloverleaf Books’)

So many people help out in our communities! In these books, young students talk with different community helpers to find out what they do, what skills and training they need, and how their work benefits people in the community.

Community Helpers (Pioneer)

Communities are stronger when people help each other. This engaging series introduces readers to many ways that helpers can get involved in their communities, describing what kinds of actions people can take and how those actions can help.

Community Helpers During COVID-19  

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a huge challenge for our communities. We have all relied on community helpers to help us keep safe and have our needs met. The jobs they do have always been essential, but COVID-19 made them more difficult to do. From health care professionals to food delivery people, find out how community workers have had to adapt to new circumstances to do their jobs during the pandemic-and why we owe them our gratitude.

Community Helpers Tools of the Trade (Bumba Books®)

Teach emergent readers all about the tools that allow community helpers to get the job done. A fun, kid-friendly approach to a topic with strong curricular connections is sure to excite young readers.

Community Places (Blastoff! Beginners)

Time for errands! We drop off books at the library and send letters at the post office. Places like these keep our communities running! This series takes students who are just starting to read independently into familiar places in their communities. Simple, predictable text and bright, colourful photos introduce each place, while features such as diagrams and labels reinforce the text. Take a walk around your community with this fun series!

Community Workers

This series introduces early readers to community helpers. From firefighters to librarians, each book details the work of each community helper, the tools needed to do that job, and why we need that role in our community. Through critical thinking questions and fun facts, students will gain a better appreciation for the importance of these helpers in their own lives and in the community.