Description
| PUBLISHER: | Scholastic |
| SERIES: | In Our Neighborhood |
| ISBN: | 9781338768800 |
| AUTHOR: | Jodie Shepherd |
| ILLUSTRATOR: | Lisa Hunt |
| FORMAT: | Paperback |
| COPYRIGHT: | 2021 |
| TEXT TYPE: | Fiction |
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| GUIDED READING LEVEL: | K (Level 10-20) |
| PAGE COUNT: | 32 |
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Theo and Emma's school bus driver is getting ready to retire--and now they are sitting in as he trains his replacement. Come along as Emma and Theo get a firsthand look at a bus driver's job.
ABOUT THIS SERIES: Meet Emma and Theo, two best friends who share a neighborhood-as well as curious minds and adventuresome spirits! Join in the excitement as these fun-loving friends meet a variety of community helpers and learn the ins-and-outs of their very important jobs. Each story is told from the point of view of either Emma or Theo in an engaging narrative that combines fiction and nonfiction text. Beautiful illustrations and real-life photos contribute to the fun. Add in a detailed map, a Q&A with a community helper, as well as tips and tools, and you've got a series of books that kids won't want to put down! Key features: • An illustrated, fun adventure with Theo and Emma keeps readers engaged. • Nonfiction sidebars illustrated with real photos enhance the story and provide key information about each community helper. • A map of the neighborhood helps situate each character within the community. • A Q&A with the community helper exposes readers to a fun nonfiction text feature while providing key information. • A photo guide shows tools used at work by each community helper. • Leveled text with bitesize information makes these books accessible to young readers. • Topic encourages excitement and respect for community helpers. |