Do you know how to cut your own hair? Do you patch holes in the road you live by? Do you grow all the food you eat? Most likely, you answered "no" to these questions. That's why readers will learn that barbers, construction workers, and farmers are so important in our modern communities. We rely on these and other community helpers every day to help make our lives easier and more enjoyable. Manageable narratives are paired with colorful photographs of community helpers at work to make this set both attention-grabbing and informative. Features include: Presents specific career choices with the aid of photographs of real professionals hard at work. Covers essential topics appearing in early elementary curricula. Age-appropriate language and images make concepts accessible.