Police officers

What do police officers do? Read this book to find out and learn all about police officers! The books in the 'People in the Community' series use attractive photographs and simple text to introduce children to the work of people they may meet. In 'Police Officers', children can read about police officers in communities around the world, including what they do, what they wear, where they work, h…

Work, trade & farming

What did the workers of ancient Egypt, Greece or the Inca Empire do for a living? Find out what trades, professions and skills were essential to keep ancient societies running smoothly. This book explores the working lives of peasants and kings, merchants and builders, through 10,000 years of civilization. You can track how new jobs were created as societies became more civilized, and compare t…

All about things people do

Focusing on the everyday things that people do all over the world, this is one of a series which encourages young children to learn about the world around them. Activities are grouped in a way that relates to children's own experience, and introduces them to different work environments.

A day with firefighters

Students will learn about the exciting aspects of a given job from the point of view of a professional in the field. Original, dynamic photographs illustrate text exactly to ensure young readers' comprehension.

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Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9812087362

Collation

32 pages : illustration : 25 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

331.7 MAN

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