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Age Range
4 - 7
Genre
narrative nonfiction
Copyright Year
2018-03-13
Page Count
32
Publisher
HarperCollins
Grade Level
Pre-K - 2nd
ISBN
9780062432407
Themes
jobs and careers
health and wellness

I Want to Be a Doctor (I Can Read Level 1)

Written by Laura Driscoll and Illustrated by Catalina Echeverri

Doctors help sick and hurt people feel better. When little brother Jack hurts his foot, the family gets to meet all kinds of doctors. 

For the child who says, "I want to be a doctor when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a doctor.  With this story blending narrative with nonfiction elements, readers meet the doctors who heal broken bones, help fix teeth, and even work in laboratories!

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Age Range
4 - 7
Genre
narrative nonfiction
Copyright Year
2018-03-13
Page Count
32
Publisher
HarperCollins
Grade Level
Pre-K - 2nd
ISBN
9780062432407
Themes
jobs and careers
health and wellness
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