This community member visit is with an often times undervalued practitioner—the dentist. Dentists keep our teeth and mouths healthy, and teach us proper oral hygiene for a long lifetime with our very necessary chompers. Students will love learning about a day in the life of a dentist, creating a new appreciation for dentistry and oral health.
March 15, 2011
Grades K-2 The books in the People in My Community series consistently supply a basic, friendly introduction to a popular social studies topic for early-elementary children. Bright photos with occasional labels show people at work and the tools they use in their jobs. The books are addressed directly to readers and are effective in relating various service professions to childrens lives. In Dentists, many of the photos show young children either brushing their teeth, as dental patients, or demonstrating the pain of a toothache. Especially attractive for beginning readers, the one short paragraph of text on each spread is printed in a large, easy-to-read font. Back matter includes a brief glossary, an index, and an about the author section, as well as age-appropriate related books and websites.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2011, American Library Association.)