Presents a simple introduction to the work school crossing guards do, the tools they use, the clothing they wear, and their importance to the communities they serve.

A simple introduction to the work school crossing guards do, the tools they use, the clothing they wear, and their importance to the communities they serve.

In Crossing Guards, beginning readers will learn how crossing guards help communities by keeping kids safe when they're walking to and from school. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they find out what crossing guards do on the job. A labeled diagram helps readers understand how crossing guards help kids cross the street, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about crossing guards online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Crossing Guards also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Crossing Guards is part of Jump!'s Community Helpers series.

Photographs and simple text describe the work done by school crossing guards.