Are you curious about fire trucks? Firefighting clothes? Hoses and ladders? You're in luck! Firefighter Jim works at the fire department. He knows how to handle all kinds of emergencies. He shows a group of kids how he does his job. Let’s hear it for firefighters! 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.

With upbeat text and playful illustrations, readers can follow along as a class meets a firefighter and learns what firefighters do. Comprehension questions, fun facts, and critical thinking questions keep readers engaged and introduce them to thinking about what they're reading.

Describes some of the things that fire fighters do to help protect people and their homes.

"Simple text and photographs describe fire fighters and their role in our communities"--Provided by publisher.

This book introduces children to the important people who make our communities cleaner, safer, and better. Action shots feature people working in construction, at schools, in hospitals, fighting fires, doing police work, and volunteering. An activity asks children what kinds of things they could do to volunteer in their own communities.

Looks at a day in the life of a fire fighter working at her station, where she washes the trucks, hears the alarm, and rushes to the scene in order to put out a fire.

This next generation of U.S. citizens has the opportunity to shape the nation and the world. With knowledge of the foundations of citizenship and society, readers can make informed decisions and actively participate in their community and wider government. This book teaches readers about the civics concept of roles in my community through engaging text and colorful photographs. In this book, readers will learn about what it means to be a firefighter. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book My Aunt is a Firefighter (ISBN: 9781538363430). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.