Tim Haggerty

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https://www.amazon.com/Being-Good-Citizen-Community-Involvement/dp/1939656966

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Educational, Embracing Diversity, Environment, Growing Up, Lessons, Wellness

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volunteering, charity, environment, helpers, leadership, teamwork, civic, responsibility

A KIDS GUIDE TO COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT by Rachelle Kreisman by Rachelle Kreisman with illustrations by Tim Haggerty with illustrations by Tim Haggerty Being a Good CitizenPlease visit our website at wwwredchairpresscom for more highquality products for young readers Publishers CatalogingInPublication Data Prepared by The Donohue Group Inc Kreisman Rachelle Being a good citizen a kids guide to community involvement by Rachelle Kreisman with illustrations by Tim Haggerty First edition pages illustrations cm Start smart community Summary Whether its raising money for a charity spending time with a senior citizen or cleaning up a park getting involved in your community is a great way to help others and feel good about yourself Includes fun facts Interest age level Edition statement supplied by publisher Includes index Issued also as an ebook ISBN library hardcover ISBN paperback Community lifeJuvenile literature Public officersJuvenile literature Social serviceJuvenile literature VoluntarismJuvenile literature Community life Public officers Social service Voluntarism I Haggerty Tim II Title HM761 K744 Copyright Red Chair Press LLC All rights reserved No part of this book may be reproduced stored in an information or retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means electronic mechanical including photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission from the Publisher For permissions contact inforedchairpresscom Illustration credits p Tim Haggerty Photo credits Cover p1 top inset large bottom iStock p top large bottom small top left small middle left top Shutterstock p Courtesy of the author Rachelle Kreisman This series first published by Red Chair Press LLC Printed in the United States of America 1P WRZF15 South Egremont MA PO Box Table of Contents CHAPTER Community Living CHAPTER Elected Officials CHAPTER Get Involved CHAPTER Be a Role Model CHAPTER Help Others CHAPTER Protect Earth CHAPTER Get Started Glossary What Did You Learn For More Information Index Words in bold type are defined in the glossary CHAPTER Community Living Everyone is part of a community A community is a place where people live work and play Each community is made up of neighborhoods Those neighborhoods are made up of people You are one of those people So you are part of a community Good citizens make the community a better place A citizen is a person who lives in a certain place It can be a town or city state or country How can you be a good citizen Make a difference in your community Learn about your elected officials and follow rules Get involved in community activities Be a good neighbor and help others Do you want to learn more Of course you do Keep reading to find out more about how you can be a good citizen JUST JOKING Q How did the ocean greet its neighbor A It waved CHAPTER Elected Officials The United States has elected officials Citizens vote them into office Elected officials make rules called laws They also make decisions about taxes and how government money should be spent The country has a national government It makes laws that say how the United States should be run The president is the leader of the country Americans choose officials by voting FUN FACT The capital of the United States is Washington DC It is named after George Washington the first US president Washington DC is a district that is not part of a state The DC stands for District of Columbia

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People Who Help

RedChairPress — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 22:08:14 +0000

Heroes are all around us. They are people in the community who help others stay safe and be well, teach us, and protect our homes and businesses.

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https://www.amazon.com/People-Who-Help-Community-Heroes/dp/1939656907

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community, helpers, safety, teaching, protection, service, heroes, teamwork

A KIDS GUIDE TO COMMUNITY HEROES by Rachelle Kreisman with illustrations by Tim Haggerty People Who HelpPlease visit our website at wwwredchairpresscom for more highquality products for young readers Special thanks to our community heroes Police Department of Egremont MA Fire Department of Great Barrington MA Publishers CatalogingInPublication Data Prepared by The Donohue Group Inc Kreisman Rachelle People who help a kids guide to community heroes by Rachelle Kreisman with illustrations by Tim Haggerty First edition pages illustrations cm Start smart community Summary Heroes are all around us people who help others stay safe and well and protect our homes and businesses Includes fun facts Interest age level Edition statement supplied by publisher Includes index Issued also as an ebook ISBN library hardcover ISBN paperback Community lifeJuvenile literature Public safetyJuvenile literature Medical personnelJuvenile literature Refuse collectorsJuvenile literature School crossing guardsJuvenile literature Community life Public safety Medical personnel Refuse collectors School crossing guards I Haggerty Tim II Title HM761 K741 Copyright Red Chair Press LLC All rights reserved No part of this book may be reproduced stored in an information or retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means electronic mechanical including photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission from the Publisher For permissions contact inforedchairpresscom Illustration credits p Tim Haggerty Photo credits Cover p Marisa Burntitus for RCP p Dreamstime p left center right Shutterstock p Courtesy of the author Rachelle Kreisman This series first published by Red Chair Press LLC Printed in the United States of America 2P WRZF15 South Egremont MA PO Box Table of Contents CHAPTER Community Life CHAPTER Police Officers CHAPTER Firefighters CHAPTER Doctors and Nurses CHAPTER Dentists and Hygienists CHAPTER Trash Collectors CHAPTER Crossing Guards CHAPTER Thank You Helpers Glossary What Did You Learn For More Information Index Words in bold type are defined in the glossary CHAPTER Community Life Did you know that you are part of a community A community is a place where people live work and play It is made up of neighborhoods Those neighborhoods are made up of families Three kinds of communities are urban suburban and rural Urban areas are cities with tall buildings and many people Suburban areas are near cities People often live in houses and small apartments Rural areas have fewer people and more land Farms are often found there Think about your community Do you live in an urban suburban or rural place Communities can be large cities or small towns People in a community have many kinds of jobs Some people work to help others They are community helpers They include police officers firefighters and doctors just to name a few Would you like to learn more Keep reading to get the scoop on jobs that helpers do JUST JOKING Q What runs through neighborhoods but does not move A Roads CHAPTER Police Officers Police officers protect people and their property The officers make sure people follow laws Laws are rules made by the government to keep order Each police officer has a certain area to patrol The officer checks the area to make sure it is safe Most officers travel in police cars The cars have flashing lights and sirens They alert people that police are coming Flashing lights and sirens tell people help is on the way

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Places We Go

RedChairPress — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 22:05:32 +0000

Urban communities have many tall buildings while rural communities have smaller and fewer buildings. But all have some places in common. These provide goods or services that make communities livable.

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community, buildings, services, helpers, goods, neighborhood, informational, civic

A KIDS GUIDE TO COMMUNITY BUILDINGS by Rachelle Kreisman with illustrations by Tim Haggerty Places We GoPlease visit our website at wwwredchairpresscom for more highquality products for young readers Publishers CatalogingInPublication Data Prepared by The Donohue Group Inc Kreisman Rachelle Places we go a kids guide to community buildings by Rachelle Kreisman with illustrations by Tim Haggerty First edition pages illustrations cm Start smart community Summary Learn about the buildings in both large and small communities that provide goods or services and make these communities more livable Includes fun facts Interest age level Edition statement supplied by publisher Includes index Issued also as an ebook ISBN library hardcover ISBN paperback Community lifeJuvenile literature LibrariesJuvenile literature SchoolsJuvenile literature Postal serviceJuvenile literature HospitalsJuvenile literature Community life Libraries Schools Postal service Hospitals I Haggerty Tim II Title HM761 K742 Copyright Red Chair Press LLC All rights reserved No part of this book may be reproduced stored in an information or retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means electronic mechanical including photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission from the Publisher For permissions contact inforedchairpresscom Illustration credits p Tim Haggerty Photo credits Cover p inset bottom Marisa Burntitus for RCP p inset iStock p left large inset top Shutterstock p right18 large large top Dreamstime p bottom Courtesy of the author Rachelle Kreisman This series first published by Red Chair Press LLC Printed in the United States of America 1P WRZF15 South Egremont MA PO Box Table of Contents CHAPTER What Is a Community CHAPTER School CHAPTER Library CHAPTER Post Office CHAPTER Grocery Store CHAPTER Hospital CHAPTER Gas Station CHAPTER Bank CHAPTER So Many Places Glossary What Did You Learn For More Information Index Words in bold type are defined in the glossary CHAPTER What is a Community Hooray for the community A community is a place where people live work and play It is made up of neighborhoods There you will find homes and people Who lives in one of those neighborhoods You That makes you part of a community People in a community help each other and work together They share roads parks and buildings Can you name some buildings in a community They include markets schools libraries and hospitals Many people work at those places They provide goods and services Goods are things that people can buy or borrow such as food and books Services are things that people do for each other Teaching and medical care are services DID YOU KNOW Three kinds of communities are urban suburban and rural Urban areas are cities They have tall buildings and many people Suburban areas are near cities People often live in houses and apartments Rural areas have fewer people and more land Farms and villages are often found there CHAPTER School Where do many kids go to learn School Most kids start Kindergarten around age five That is the first year of elementary school Teachers plan lessons for many subjects They teach math reading science and social studies Kids usually stay in one classroom for most of the day They may go to other teachers for art music library and gym DID YOU KNOW About million kids go to public schools Some kids go to private schools Other kids go to school at home How many school buildings are in your community

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Things We Do

RedChairPress — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 22:00:03 +0000

In communities large and small, we find goods and services. But we also find places for fun and enjoyment to keep us happy and healthy

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https://www.amazon.com/Things-We-Do-Community-Activity/dp/1939656931

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Educational, Environment, Family & Friends, Growing Up, Wellness

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community, helpers, services, goods, cooperation, fun, neighborhoods, teamwork.

A KIDS GUIDE TO COMMUNITY ACTIVITY by Rachelle Kreisman with illustrations by Tim Haggerty Things We DoPlease visit our website at wwwredchairpresscom for more highquality products for young readers Publishers CatalogingInPublication Data Prepared by The Donohue Group Inc Kreisman Rachelle Things we do a kids guide to community activity by Rachelle Kreisman with illustrations by Tim Haggerty First edition pages illustrations cm Start smart community Summary In communities we not only find goods and services but we also find places for fun and enjoyment to keep us happy and healthy Includes fun facts Interest age level Edition statement supplied by publisher Includes index Issued also as an ebook ISBN library hardcover ISBN paperback Community lifeJuvenile literature ParksJuvenile literature TheatersJuvenile literature SportsJuvenile literature MuseumsJuvenile literature Community life Parks Theaters Sports Museums I Haggerty Tim II Title HM761 K743 Copyright Red Chair Press LLC All rights reserved No part of this book may be reproduced stored in an information or retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means electronic mechanical including photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission from the Publisher For permissions contact inforedchairpresscom Illustration credits p Tim Haggerty Photo credits Cover p small small large iStock p top small Shutterstock p Berkshire Theater Group p large Dreamstime p Bob Gambling Photo Courtesy of the SoNo Switch Tower Museum p Courtesy of the author Rachelle Kreisman This series first published by Red Chair Press LLC Printed in the United States of America 1P WRZF15 South Egremont MA PO Box Table of Contents CHAPTER Community CHAPTER Parks CHAPTER Movie Theaters CHAPTER Live Theater CHAPTER Sports CHAPTER Museums CHAPTER Community Centers CHAPTER So Much to Do Glossary What Did You Learn For More Information Index Words in bold type are defined in the glossary CHAPTER Community Think about your neighborhood What do you see You may see people pets and homes You may also see buildings roads cars and trees Your neighborhood is part of a community A community is a place where people live work and play Some communities are busy cities Others have fewer people and more land What do they all have in common They have places to meet peoples needs Those places include schools hospitals gas stations and banks Do you like to have fun You are not alone Many JUST JOKING people in a community work hard They also like to do fun activities Communities have places where people can go to do just that Parks movie theaters and ice skating rinks are just a few of those places Keep reading to learn more about the fun you can have in a community Q Where do cows go for fun A To the moovies CHAPTER Parks Most communities have parks They are outdoor spaces for the public to enjoy Community parks are usually owned and operated by the city or state The parks have trees for shade grass and flowers They also have benches so people can sit and relax Parks often have playgrounds for kids Play on the slide swings and monkey bars You can also bring a ball or Frisbee to play catch Walk play tag and run around Going to the park is good exercise

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Start Sweating!

RedChairPress — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 19:32:34 +0000

There are many ways to be active. Some ways are good for you and keep you healthy. Learn why it is important to be active and discover the fun in sweating for a healthy body.

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exercise, movement, health, fitness, sweat, fun, muscles, endurance

r St a t Sma r t HEALTH Start Start Start Sweating Sweating Sweating Sweating Sweating Sweating Sweating Sweating Sweating A KIDS GUIDE TO BEING ACTIVE Look inside for FUN FACTS y y y yy y y Start Start Start Start Start Start Sweating Sweating Sweating Sweating Sweating Sweating A KIDS GUIDE TO BEING ACTIVE by Rachelle Kreisman with illustrations by Tim Haggerty Please visit our website at wwwredchairpresscom for more highquality products for young readers Start Sweating Publishers CatalogingInPublication Data Prepared by The Donohue Group Inc Kreisman Rachelle author Start sweating a kids guide to being active by Rachelle Kreisman with illustrations by Tim Haggerty pages illustrations cm Start smart health Includes bibliographical references and index Summary There are many ways to be active Some ways are good for you and keep you healthy Learn why it is important to be active and discover the fun in sweating for a healthy body ISBN library hardcover ISBN paperback ISBN ebook Exercise for childrenJuvenile literature Physical tness for childrenJuvenile literature Exercise Physical tness I Haggerty Tim illustrator II Title RJ133 K74 Copyright Red Chair Press LLC All rights reserved No part of this book may be reproduced stored in an information or retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means electronic mechanical including photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission from the Publisher For permissions contact inforedchairpresscom Illustration credits p Tim Haggerty Photo credits Cover p IStock p Dreamstime p Shutterstock p B Christopher Alamy p32 Courtesy of the author Rachel Kreisman This series rst published by Red Chair Press LLC Printed in the United States of America South Egremont MA PO Box Table of Contents CHAPTER Why Get Active CHAPTER All Kinds of Exercise CHAPTER Safety First CHAPTER Getting Started What You Can Do Glossary What Did You Learn For More Information Index Words in bold type are defined in the glossary are defined in the glossary CHAPTER Why Get Active Walk skip dance or wiggle Just get moving When you move your body you are being active It is easy fun and good for you Being active builds strong bones and muscles It makes your heart stronger too Your heart has an important job It pumps blood to every part of your body Blood carries oxygen and nutrients that your body needs to live When you take care of your heart it will take care of you take care of your heart it will take care of you TRY THIS TRY THIS TRY THIS TRY THIS TRY THIS Make a fist It is about the same size as your heart Now squeeze your fist tight and then relax it Try it a few times That is how your heart works The walls of your heart your heart works The walls of your heart your heart works The walls of your heart your heart works The walls of your heart your heart works The walls of your heart your heart works The walls of your heart are made of muscle They squeeze are made of muscle They squeeze are made of muscle They squeeze are made of muscle They squeeze and relax to pump blood In fact your heart actually acts as two pumpsone on the left side and one on the right Being active also fights obesity Obesity is the condition of being very overweight It can lead to health problems When you are active your body burns fat That helps keep your body at a healthy weight Having a healthy weight helps prevent illness If you are overweight ask a parent or doctor for advice Start with a small goal Exercise a little each day Build up the amount of time you are active Every step counts heart The heart pumps blood to all parts of the body If you think being active helps only your body think again Being active is good for your mind too If you are having a bad day being active may cheer you up When you exercise the brain releases chemicals Those chemicals can make you feel happy Being fit can also make you feel good about yourself That should bring a smile to your face Being active can make you feel good about yourself

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What's that Smell?

RedChairPress — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 19:27:37 +0000

Dogs do it. Birds do it. Even stinky skunks do it! Keeping your body clean is one of the most important ways we all get along. Learn why it's important to your health, and the health of others, to stay clean and cut down on the stink!

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