National Geographic Readers: Helpers in Your Neighborhood (Prereader)

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$5.99 US
On sale Dec 11, 2018 | 24 Pages | 9781426332142
Get to know the everyday heroes in your community! From firefighters to teachers, mail carriers to crossing guards, neighborhood helpers are all around.

Young readers learn about the importance of cooperation and the people who lead the way in our communities. Perfect for beginning readers, National Geographic Pre-readers include simple, expert-vetted text and large, engaging photos on every page. A vocabulary tree at the beginning of the book introduces kids to key words in concept groups, helping kids make connections between words. Plus, a wrap-up activity gives kids a chance to use what they've learned, while expanding their understanding of the world.
Shira Evans started her career in educational publishing in 2001 after teaching English in several countries around the world. Since then she has written and edited a wide variety of materials for K–12, including books, teacher's guides, and online activities. Evans has two adventurous young boys and enjoys exploring and learning more about the world with them.

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Get to know the everyday heroes in your community! From firefighters to teachers, mail carriers to crossing guards, neighborhood helpers are all around.

Young readers learn about the importance of cooperation and the people who lead the way in our communities. Perfect for beginning readers, National Geographic Pre-readers include simple, expert-vetted text and large, engaging photos on every page. A vocabulary tree at the beginning of the book introduces kids to key words in concept groups, helping kids make connections between words. Plus, a wrap-up activity gives kids a chance to use what they've learned, while expanding their understanding of the world.

Author

Shira Evans started her career in educational publishing in 2001 after teaching English in several countries around the world. Since then she has written and edited a wide variety of materials for K–12, including books, teacher's guides, and online activities. Evans has two adventurous young boys and enjoys exploring and learning more about the world with them.

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