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32 pp.
| ABDO |
January, 2003 |
LibraryISBN 1-57765-859-0$$21.35
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K-3Checkerboard: Everyday Heroes series.
The books in this series discuss the work of these important community helpers. Each book begins with a brief history of the profession, then goes on to look at the training needed, the equipment used, and the work done today. While fairly dry, the books, illustrated with contemporary photos and archival material, will be useful for homework assignments. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Checkerboard: Everyday Heroes titles: Paramedics, Police Officers, E.R. Doctors, and Firefighters.]