Join Emma and Theo on their adventures as they meet community helpers in their neighborhood! Theo and Emma are doing a class project about sanitation workers--and now they are headed to the recycling center to learn more. Come along as they get a firsthand look at a sanitation worker's job.Join in the excitement as these fun-loving friends continue to meet a variety of new community helpers and learn the ins-and-outs of their very important jobs. Each story is told from the point of view of either Emma or Theo in an engaging narrative that combines fiction and nonfiction text. Beautiful illustrations and real-life photos contribute to the fun. Add in a detailed map, a Q&A with a community helper, as well as tips and tools, and you've got a series of books that kids won't want to put down! Key features: * An illustrated, fun adventure with Theo and Emma keeps readers engaged. * Nonfiction sidebars illustrated with real photos enhance the story and provide key information about each community helper. * A map of the neighborhood helps situate each character within the community.

* A Q&A with the community helper exposes readers to a fun nonfiction text feature while providing key information. * A photo guide shows tools used at work by each community helper.