Ocean State Libraries

Nursing is a demanding job and requires skill, patience, and a gentle touch. Kids learn about the professionals who take care of them when they're ill and help them maintain their overall health. Exciting pictures and informative text provide readers with a new appreciation for the nurses who care for our communities. --Publisher's description.

Beginning readers discover the many ways nurses work to help people stay healthy. Nurses work with doctors and on their own in diverse environments. Achievable content introduces readers to some of the important tools nurses use every day. Easy-to-follow text and a helpful picture glossary aid in the retention of fun facts about nurses and the development of strong vocabulary skills. Colorful photographs provide young readers with a detailed look...

"Nurses are an essential part of every community. The lovable characters from Sesame Street teach readers how nurses care for their patients and keep us all healthy"--

Describes some of the things that nurses do to help people stay healthy.

A simple description of the activities, tools, uniforms, training, skills, problems, and importance of nurses.

"This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes what nurses do in the clinic, hospital, or emergency room and how they work to help keep us healthy and well"--

"What tools do nurses use to help keep people healthy? With carefully leveled text, colorful photos, and critical-thinking questions, this title will prepare emergent readers for their next trip to see a nurse." --

"Care for us, ease our pain, and (ugh!) give us shots all with a smile! In this book, readers will meet the nurses who help make sure we grow well and stay healthy and strong. Aimed at emergent readers, the text also includes vocabulary specific to this community helper's job, along with colorful action images"--

Nurses work very hard to help people stay healthy and get healthier. Through bilingual text, English language learners see how nurses work individually and with doctors to care for both sick and healthy patients. Beginning readers are introduced to a variety of tools that nurses use to do their jobs and learn fun facts about nurses through the use of accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish. A picture glossary...

"This book introduces readers the the role of nurses in their community"--