A community is a place where people live, work, and play. There are homes. There are businesses and schools. Take a walk or a ride around your community. What do you see?
Stores
ALLEN J. SCHABEN—LOS ANGELES TIMES/GETTY IMAGESThere are places to shop in a community. Food is sold in supermarkets. Convenience stores sell other needed items.
Parks
EMHOLK—GETTY IMAGESCommunities have space for recreation. Parks might have walking paths. Some have fields or playgrounds.
Schools
STEVE GEER—GETTY IMAGESSchools are where kids go to learn. Big cities have many schools. Smaller towns have just a few.
Libraries
JESSICA MIELKE—CAVAN IMAGES/GETTY IMAGESLibraries have books. People can borrow them. Libraries also host community events.