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.

"Simple text and photographs present nurses and their role in the community"--

From treating stomachaches to cuts or even worse, the school nurse makes sure students remain well, safe, and happy. Early readers will take a closer look at this vital job, and, in doing so, overcome any anxiety that may have when visiting the school nurse.

"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"--

"A kindergarten-level introduction to nurses, covering their job description, the places where they work, and how they help the community by using their healthcare skills"--