Careers - Kids

Firefighters are more than what we see speeding past in a big red truck...They live at the fire station for 24 hours at a time.They share meals, sleep in bunks, and drop everything when the alarm rings.They fight fires, help with medical emergencies, and...

Fire trucks, ambulances, and police cars all come to the rescue when there is an emergency. Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning all about these rescue services. As readers practice decoding words with long u sounds spelled ue, they gain practical knowledge....

Dancers perform on stage. They spend a lot of time practicing their dance moves. Then they dance in front of an audience. Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning all about performing on stage. As readers practice decoding words with soft c and...

In Girls Can Be Engineers: Hannah's Dream Tower, Hannah takes readers on another journey as she aspires to build the world's tallest tower. Noticing her determination, Hannah's mother, a brilliant structural engineer, brings Hannah along the construction site. There, she learns the power of...

Write the stories that matter to you in this guided journal for junior journalists! A perfect companion to the TIME for Kids: Kid Reporter Field Guide, this guided journal includes prompts for aspiring journalists to perfect their writing abilities across the many different kinds...

Author: Meeg PincusISBN-10: 1668964945ISBN-13: 9781668964941Publisher: Cherry Lake PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2025Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.04lbsSize: 8.00h x 8.00w x 0.10d

A first guide to community life, this series introduces emerging readers to the helpers they might meet. From construction workers to teachers and more, build key vocabulary with Spot's search-and-find format. Picture prompts and an answer key give visual support, making this series perfect...

A first guide to community life, this series introduces emerging readers to the helpers they might meet. From construction workers to teachers and more, build key vocabulary with Spot's search-and-find format. Picture prompts and an answer key give visual support, making this series perfect...

Author: Meeg PincusISBN-10: 1668963647ISBN-13: 9781668963647Publisher: Cherry Lake PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2025Pages: 24Format: Library Binding

Author: Meeg PincusISBN-10: 1668963604ISBN-13: 9781668963609Publisher: Cherry Lake PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2025Pages: 24Format: Library Binding

Author: Meeg PincusISBN-10: 1668963590ISBN-13: 9781668963593Publisher: Cherry Lake PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2025Pages: 24Format: Library Binding

A chronological account of the American military special forces unit known as the Green Berets, including key details about important figures, landmark missions, and controversies.Author: Jim WhitingISBN-10: 1628320494ISBN-13: 9781628320497Publisher: Creative PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/15/2014Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.30w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 8.1Point...

A chronological account of the American special forces unit known as the Navy SEALs, including key details about important figures, landmark missions, and controversies.Author: Jim WhitingISBN-10: 1628320516ISBN-13: 9781628320510Publisher: Creative PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/15/2014Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.30w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 7.8Point Value:...

Author: Dee CostelloISBN-10: 1664351930ISBN-13: 9781664351936Publisher: Tiger TalesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/05/2026Pages: 12Format: Board BookWeight: 0.31lbs

Children are indeed our future- This book was written for Elementary and Middle School students. To enlighten and encourage them to begin to think about their future goals. In addition, this book highlights various careers for children to research. The beautiful illustrations provide a...

STEAM fields each play an important role in the photography industry. Learn about the many exciting jobs in photography and what it takes to obtain one. This title supports Common Core Standards for college and career readiness.Author: Ray ReyesISBN-10: 1681918447ISBN-13: 9781681918440Publisher: Rourke Educational MediaLanguage:...

Author: Diane Lindsey ReevesISBN-10: 1668964767ISBN-13: 9781668964767Publisher: Cherry Lake PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2025Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 7.60h x 7.00w x 0.20d

Author: Diane Lindsey ReevesISBN-10: 1668963663ISBN-13: 9781668963661Publisher: Cherry Lake PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2025Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.52lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.00w x 0.30d

Author: Diane Lindsey ReevesISBN-10: 1668963655ISBN-13: 9781668963654Publisher: Cherry Lake PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2025Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.74lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.00w x 0.30d

This title takes a look at the messy side of true crime jobs while offering an inside look at the courageous folks who take on these tasks and the unfiltered details that may verge on too much information. This hi-lo title is complete with...

This title takes a look at the messy side of community jobs while offering an inside look at the courageous folks who take on these tasks and the unfiltered details that may verge on too much information. This hi-lo title is complete with colorful...

This title takes a look at the messy side of animal jobs while offering an inside look at the courageous folks who take on these tasks and the unfiltered details that may verge on too much information. This hi-lo title is complete with colorful...

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching...

What do you want to be when you grow up? Can you imagine collecting whale snot for a living? How about cleaning human skulls, cleaning porta potties, or smelling people's armpits? Believe it or not, some people do these jobs! This book will introduce...

Dancers perform on stage. They spend a lot of time practicing their dance moves. Then they dance in front of an audience. Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning all about performing on stage. As readers practice decoding words with soft c and...

Fire trucks, ambulances, and police cars all come to the rescue when there is an emergency. Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning all about these rescue services. As readers practice decoding words with long u sounds spelled ue, they gain practical knowledge....

This book describes how SWAT teams use their specialized skills to search dangerous places and arrest criminals. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make the book engaging and accessible. This book is part of the Apex Honors imprint, which has a reading...

A first guide to community life, this series introduces emerging readers to the helpers they might meet. From construction workers to teachers and more, build key vocabulary with Spot's search-and-find format. Picture prompts and an answer key give visual support, making this series perfect...

Lighting the way for future builders.Hands-On Heroes is a vibrant children's book series created to introduce young readers to the exciting world of skilled trades like electricians. Through empowering storytelling, diverse characters, and real-world career exposure, these books help children discover that building the...

In Principals, vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover how principals work to make schools safe and fun learning centers. A labeled diagram helps readers identify tools of the trade, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary....

Students learn more about how leadership skills can help them succeed in the classroom, socially, and in their future careers! The title tackles this essential life skill in an age-appropriate and participatory way, drawing them into fun-filled "investigations" of leadership skills illustrated to depict...

Hold your breath! It's time to dive into the fascinating world of deep diving! Divers take their lives into their hands when they plunge into the dark ocean depths to perform their dangerous work duties. In this book, readers will learn all about the...

This book describes how fighter pilots train to swoop, shoot, and soar at incredible heights and speeds. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make the book engaging and accessible. This book is part of the Apex Honors imprint, which has a reading...

This book describes how explosives technicians risk their lives to save others by finding and disarming bombs. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make the book engaging and accessible. This book is part of the Apex Honors imprint, which has a reading...

This book describes how ER doctors act quickly to save people during medical emergencies. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make the book engaging and accessible. This book is part of the Apex Honors imprint, which has a reading level of grades...

Vets help dogs, cats, rats, and other pets stay happy and healthy! Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning how vets can help when pets get sick or hurt. As readers practice decoding words with short vowel sounds, they gain nonfiction knowledge. Every...

Join Marianna as she uses her imagination to shape the world around her. Marianna learns that with the power of pretend she can grow up to be anything she wants. Following along as Marianna imagines her place in the world.Author: Leisa Pasquariello, Jackie MurphyISBN-13:...

Nurses help people stay healthy. Give readers the inside scoop on what it's like to be a nurse. Readers will learn about different types of nurses, the tools they use, and how people get this exciting, rewarding job.Author: Emily RaijISBN-10: 1977126669ISBN-13: 9781977126665Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage:...

"The representation of a diversity of cultures and abilities is impressive as well as the uniqueness of some jobs....A visually appealing and inspiring representation of careers that would be a strong addition to middle school collections."--School Library JournalYoung readers are given a lens into...

In Pilots, vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover how pilots safely fly aircraft. A labeled diagram helps readers identify tools of the trade, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about pilots...

Do you love watching race cars? Then maybe you can get a job making them go faster. There are more jobs for gearheads than you probably ever realized. From classic car restorer to motorcycle designer, readers will learn about various STEM and STEAM for...

People are presented with different career opportunities depending on the area of the world they live in. Some regions employ farmers, while others are filled with office workers. Readers are exposed to the similarities and differences in the kinds of jobs available around the...

Discover Series Books for Babies & Toddlers Is the most exciting time at your house when a fire truck rolls by? FIREFIGHTER brings 25 full-color photos to your fingertips. Each photo has a title beneath it so you'll never be stumped when your child...

Learn how employees at Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute are working hard to save animal species from extinction. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples....

Did you know that swimming pools are used to train astronauts? Athletes use swimming pools to train when they're injured, and doctors use them to help patients feel better. Learn how swimming pools and aquatic therapy help all kinds of people! Created in collaboration...

A kid's guide to entrepreneurship and starting your own business, from the renowned entrepreneur and founder of the Startup Squad! Are you bursting with great ideas for a new business but aren't quite sure where to start? Do you know that you'd be great...

That Construction Worker Is My Mom is the inspiring story that started it all, a celebration of courage, curiosity, and carving your own path.Told through the eyes of a young girl, this empowering picture book follows the journey of her mom, a trailblazing construction...

The International Criminal Police Organization, better known as Interpol, has 192 member countries, making it the largest international police organization in the world. What does Interpol do, and how can someone start working for this organization? The answers to these questions and more are...

Trains run every day, carrying people and goods to their destinations. Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning about the important roles trains play in our communities. As readers practice decoding words with the long vowel teams ai and ay, they gain nonfiction...

Author: Diane Lindsey ReevesISBN-10: 166896502XISBN-13: 9781668965023Publisher: Cherry Lake PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2025Pages: 32Format: Paperback