Kyle Poling – illustratör

Have you ever had a toothache? Or gotten your teeth cleaned?Dr. Florez could help you out! She''s a dentist, and today she has an office full of curious visitors. They try out her dentist''s chair and look at X-rays of teeth. They also learn how she helps patients keep their teeth clean and healthy. Hooray for dentists!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.

Let''s Meet a Teacher!Whiteboards, computers, and stickers. What do these things have in common? They''re all tools Ms. Crawford uses in her job. Ms. Crawford is a fourth grade teacher. She invites a group of students learning about community helpers to visit her classroom. She shows them the many ways she helps her students learn. Hooray for teachers!"Cartoon-style animated drawings in bright colors introduce diverse characters who will capture children''s interest." —School Library Journal"In each book introducing a community-benefiting career, schoolchildren meet one adult to learn about his or her job; information includes the training required to become a firefighter, doctor, etc., daily routines, and primary responsibilities. The content is inclusive and up-to-date but delivered though vapid stories. Peppy computer-generated cartoons are amateur." - The Horn Book Guide Free downloadable series teaching guide available.

Do you know when the Liberty Bell was rung for the last time? Or why it has a huge crack? Join Mr. Chen''s class as they take a field trip to find out the facts about this important US symbol. Ranger Marcela explains who made the Liberty Bell, what words appear on it, and how it got its name.

It''s time for music class! Are you ready to sing the national anthem? Do you know the story behind this famous song? It tells about how the American flag survived a battle. Join Ms. Hill''s class as they learn who wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner," what the words mean, and why we sing it.

Look at that giant statue! What did this person do to earn his own monument in Washington, DC? Join Mr. Williams''s class on a field trip to the Lincoln Memorial to find out. Ranger May gives the students a tour, tells them about the Civil War, and talks about how President Abraham Lincoln''s ideas still matter to all of us.

Do you know why the US flag has stars and stripes on it? What does the flag stand for, and why do we say the Pledge of Allegiance? Join Mr. Gomez''s class as they study the flag to find out! They''ll learn when the first American flag was made, what the Pledge of Allegiance means, and why we still honor the flag today.

It''s time for music class! Are you ready to sing the national anthem? Do you know the story behind this famous song? It tells about how the American flag survived a battle. Join Ms. Hill''s class as they learn who wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner," what the words mean, and why we sing it.

With captivating text and illustrations, readers can follow along as a class meets another teacher in its school and learns new information about what teachers do. Comprehension questions, fun facts, and critical thinking questions keep readers engaged and introduce them to thinking about what they''re reading.

With captivating text and illustrations, readers can follow along as a class meets another teacher in its school and learns new information about what teachers do. Comprehension questions, fun facts, and critical thinking questions keep readers engaged and introduce them to thinking about what they''re reading.

Why does the US flag have stars and stripes? Learn why the US flag looks how it does and the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Why does the US flag have stars and stripes? Learn why the US flag looks how it does and the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Who cracked the Liberty Bell? Learn the history of this US monument and discover what it means to have liberty.

Who cracked the Liberty Bell? Learn the history of this US monument and discover what it means to have liberty.

Why was the Lincoln Memorial built? Learn about the legacy of Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War, and what it means to be free.

Why was the Lincoln Memorial built? Learn about the legacy of Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War, and what it means to be free.