community life

"A community is a group of people living or working together, and a family is a group of people who take care of each other. Through this . . . book, readers will understand what it means to be part of a family community. The age-appropriate language imparts the principles of community while engaging readers by providing . . . real-world examples of how children can participate and contribute to their family community"--Provided by publisher.

"Get to know the everyday heroes in your community! From firefighters to teachers, mail carriers to crossing guards, neighbood helpers are all around. Young readers learn about the importance of cooperation and the people who lead the way in our communities"--Publisher.

"A rumor that Blackbeard's buried treasure is somewhere near Tupelo Landing causes pirate fever to sweep through town just as clues about Mo's Upstream Mother surface and the Desperado Detectives--aka Mo LoBeau and her best friends Dale and Harm--take on the most important case of Mo's life"--Provided by publisher.

"The Mouse Scouts are back for another badge. Violet, Tigerlily, and their friends are determined to earn their 'Make a Difference badge'"--Provided by publisher.

Twig, aged twelve, is practically ignored by classmates and other residents of Sidwell, Massachusetts, but gets along fine with just her mother and brother, whose presence must be kept secret, until descendants of the witch who cursed her family move in next door and want to be her friends.

Recounts the true story of Kamila Sidiqi, a woman who was forced to support herself and her five siblings after the Taliban seized control of the city of Kabul and her father and brothers fled the country.

". . . introduces readers to the differences between needs and wants"--Provided by publisher.

". . . introduces readers to the relationship between government and community, including information about how government works, what taxes are for, and why people vote"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a children's book for early readers that describes living in a suburban community, and describes neighborhoods and the different kinds of homes, community services such as hospitals, police, and firemen, and more.

Simple text and photographs introduce readers to people who work to help others in communities, including construction workers, teachers, doctors, firefighters, and others.