Dentists

by Mari Schuh

Overview

From taking x-rays to fixing cavities, dentists work hard to help people smile. They teach about proper tooth and gum care, ease pain, and straighten teeth. This title about dentists will help young readers understand these caring community helpers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781681034454
Publisher:	Bellwether Media
Publication date:	01/01/2018
Series:	Community Helpers
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	79 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

Table of Contents

At the Dentist 4

What Are Dentists? 8

What Do Dentists Do? 12

What Makes a Good Dentist? 18

Glossary 22

To Learn More 23

Index 24

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2018
K-Gr 3—Dramatic opening scenarios will hook readers into learning about community helpers. Photos depict workers employed in typical settings, wearing job-related garb, or using tools of the trade that are also singled out and labeled in a "gear" box. An emphasis on caring and safety, such as how teachers must be patient, be good problem-solvers, and "keep misbehaving students on task," is a running theme throughout. Large and colorful images of adults interacting with children reflect a number of races, genders, and religions, including a nurse wearing a hijab. In each book, the narrative is formatted on the left side of the page and uses predictable sentence patterns. Vocabulary is in bold type, and arrows point to the word represented in the photo to reinforce context. The index in each book is lacking; one includes children and students as entries. Concepts such as how nurses track how medicine changes their patients' health exemplifies a higher level of thinking than most for this audience. VERDICT Thoughtful presentations for elementary schoolers.

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