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In Your Community

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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

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There are places to shop in a community. Food is sold in supermarkets. Convenience stores sell other needed items.

Parks

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Communities have space for recreation. Parks might have walking paths. Some have fields or playgrounds.

Schools

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Schools are where kids go to learn. Big cities have many schools. Smaller towns have just a few.

Libraries

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Libraries have books. People can borrow them. Libraries also host community events.