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I Want to Be a Firefighter: A My Community I Can Read - Hardcover

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by Laura Driscoll (Author), Catalina Echeverri (Illustrator)

For the child who says, "I want to be a firefighter when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a firefighter.

My brother and I both want to be firefighters, but we can't decide what kind to be. When firefighters from Fire District 1 visit our school for Fire Safety Day, we learn that there are firefighters who fight forest fires and work at airports to help with airplane emergencies. Did you know that there are other kinds of firefighters too? There are firefighters who figure out how a fire started and fight fires before they even happen. Maybe I'll be a firefighter, too?

With this story blending narrative with nonfiction, readers meet the many different kinds of firefighters who do so much to support our communities.

I Want to Be a Firefighter is part of an I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. This Level One I Can Read and Guided Reading Level J is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

For anyone looking for books about community helpers for kids, the I Can Read My Community books are a great choice. The books are bright and upbeat and feature characters who are diverse in terms of gender, race, age, and body type. Kids ages 3-6 will enjoy finding out more about the people who do so much to help all of our communities.


So, what kind of firefighter will you be?


  • Jobs and Careers for Kids: Join twins Mia and Max as they explore all the different jobs a firefighter can do, from investigating clues to battling forest fires.
  • Diverse and Positive Role Models: Features a community of firefighters who are diverse in gender, race, and age, showing every child they can be a hero.
  • I Can Read Level 1: Simple sentences and familiar words help children ages 4-8 build confidence and start reading on their own.
  • More Than Just Fighting Fires: Go beyond the big red truck and learn about HazMat firefighters, airport rescue teams, and fire marshals on a fun school visit for Fire Safety Day.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.39 x 9.35 x 6.31 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: August 02, 2022
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: I Want to Be a Firefighter
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 2.3
Point Value: 0.5

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