Careers - Kids

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a wildlife photographer. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent...

While the Secret Service is thought of synonymously with the President of the U.S., only one agent has ever died in the line of duty protecting a President. Private Leslie Coffelt was killed during his duty of protection of President Harry Truman. Readers will...

From ET the Extra-Terrestrial to the Star Wars saga, Kathleen Kennedy knows how to make a hit movie! Fact-filled text covers her humble beginnings as a camera operator to her current position as head of Lucasfilm. A profile, timeline, hometown map, and other special...

Each book in the My Friendly Neighborhood series is written for the earliest readers and dedicated to describing a neighborhood worker. This book studies the responsibilities of veterinarians. Simple sentence structure and word usage help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a...

Whether young athletes aspire to be football, basketball, soccer, baseball, or some other kind of sports star, this guide to all things athletic can give them a true picture of the life of a superstar athlete. It's not all autographs and interviews! Long hours...

In today's world, creating a digital portfolio that showcases academic and personal achievements is one of the best ways for students to present their accomplishments to organizations, college administrators, and potential employers. A digital portfolio can creatively demonstrate how a student's interests and academic...

A woman is buried in an avalanche. Miners are trapped underground. A sailor's boat capsizes in the ocean. A powerful tsunami sweeps people out to sea. Who will come to their rescue? And how will rescuers reach them? Author Sandra Markle captures the nail-biting...

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...

When in a position of leadership, there's almost nothing more valuable than a person who always supports and challenges you. The vice president of an organization, much like the vice president of the United States, aids the president in any way they can, including...

Meteorology is a science that deals with the always changing, always fascinating atmosphere of Earth. Meteorologists don't just deal with rain, wind, and snow; they're also on the lookout for life-altering events such as hurricanes and tornadoes. This accessible book explains the career options...

When the environment suffers, so do humans and wildlife. Many green jobs require only high school or one or two years of post-high school studies. For other jobs, special training or four-year or postgraduate degrees are required. Some of the careers that are examined...

Climate scientists have some of today's most interesting and important jobs. These varied scientists study Earth's climate to understand how it works and how it has changed over time.Author: Judy Monroe PetersonISBN-10: 1404245278ISBN-13: 9781404245273Publisher: PowerKids PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/30/2008Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.00h x...

The first group of titles in an ongoing series introduces students to six amazing adventure careers. Geared for reluctant readers in upper elementary school and above, each high-interest title combines easy-to-follow text with engaging on-the-job photographs to spark students' interest in reading and career...

Everyone knows that today's fire trucks have flashing lights and blaring sirens. In the early 1900s, horses pulled fire trucks. In the future, firefighters might be robots. Author Linda Bozzo shows community helpers, doctors, police officers, librarians and more, contrasting the helpers of long...

Put on some gloves and help keep spaces clean! Custodians clean floors, take out trash, and more. Developing readers will learn how custodians help us at school, at work, and in the community in this low-level beginning reader. A search-and-find feature reinforces new vocabulary...

Explore nature and learn how park rangers protect the outdoors! Park rangers care for wildlife, keep trails safe, and help visitors find their way. Developing readers will discover how rangers work in parks in this low-level beginning reader. A search-and-find feature reinforces new vocabulary...

Put on an apron and get ready to cook! Chefs prepare ingredients, use stoves and pans, and make meals look delicious. Developing readers will learn how chefs help feed their communities in this low-level beginning reader. A search-and-find feature reinforces new vocabulary to build...

Put on a pair of scrubs and get ready to help! Nurses check patients, give shots, and more. Developing readers will learn how nurses care for the community in this low-level beginning reader. A search-and-find feature reinforces new vocabulary to build reading success while...

Fix pipes and keep water flowing in homes and buildings! Plumbers work with sinks, toilets, water heaters, and more. Developing readers will learn how plumbers help keep our water running smoothly in this low-level beginning reader. A search-and-find feature reinforces new vocabulary to build...

Grab a bag and get ready to deliver the mail! Mail carriers sort letters, deliver packages, and more. Developing readers will learn how mail carriers help the community in this low-level beginning reader. A search-and-find feature reinforces new vocabulary to build reading success while...

Drive big trucks and deliver goods across highways! Truck drivers transport boxes and supplies from factories to stores and more. Developing readers will learn how truck drivers keep the world moving in this low-level beginning reader. A search-and-find feature reinforces new vocabulary to build...

Take to the skies and help people travel! Pilots prepare their planes, talk with the control tower, and guide the plane safely on the runway. Developing readers will discover the important jobs pilots do in this low-level beginning reader. A search-and-find feature reinforces new...

Author: Althea HurlockISBN-13: 9798180715159Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/09/2026Pages: 42Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.27lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.11d

Are you worried your child will grow up without understanding money?Do you wish someone had taught you how to build wealth early?What if your child could learn smart money habits before making costly mistakes?Stock Investing for Kids: A Beginner's Guide to Building Wealth, Understanding...

Fire tucks are common sights on the road and very popular vehicles. How do they help firefighters do their job? Readers discover the answer to this question along with many other fun facts about fire trucks in this accessible guide. Vibrant photographs of these...

There are lots of jobs to choose from. Some people work on farms or in labs. Others deliver packages or drive cabs. Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning about different jobs. As readers practice decoding words with short vowel sounds, they gain...

Parfois, il peut être un peu difficile de comprendre ce que nos parents font lorsqu'ils vont travailler. Ma maman est infirmière praticienne... mais qu'est-ce que cela veut dire exactement? Est-elle infirmière? Est-elle docteure? Quelle est la différence, au juste?Cette histoire est racontée du point...

A moving and inclusive tribute to our youngest servicepeople--known as "brats"--honors the bravery, resilience, patience, and adaptability of US military families. When at least one of your parents is in the United States Armed Forces, you're a military kid. Some say "military brat," which...

What I Want to Be When I Grow Up: A Nurse is a delightful and engaging children's book that introduces young readers to the compassionate world of nursing. Part of the beloved What I Want to Be When I Grow Up series, this beautifully...

Two lovely children, Emma and Adam, are the protagonists of this first series of five stories dealing in important areas of business and economics: business planning, teamwork, awareness of money/savings, creativity, and foreign currencies. "7 WH Stars"- Developing business-thinking skills in young children (aged...

This series provides coverage of 30 new household and high-interest products in each biennial set. The new products covered in series three include anti-shoplifting tags, artificial skin, fake fur, nicotine patches and more.Author: Gale Group,Sharon RoseISBN-10: 0810397919ISBN-13: 9780810397910Publisher: UXLLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/09/1994Pages: 2Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.78lbsSize:...

In this book, readers will learn about the U.S. National Guard, its history and importance, duties and special missions, and how it relates to and works with other branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young...

What work would you like to do when you grow up? You could learn how to be a firefighter or a diver. You might like to be a vet or an acrobat. What else would you like to be?Author: Pam HoldenISBN-10: 1877490083ISBN-13: 9781877490088Publisher: Red...

ISBN-10: 1098291360ISBN-13: 9781098291365Publisher: ABDO & DaughtersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2023Pages: 64Format: Library BindingWeight: 5.15lbsSize: 10.10h x 8.20w x 2.30d

Huddled in tense silence, a team of scientists watches a bank of flickering screens. Years of design and engineering work, tests, failures, redesigns, and successes are bound up in this moment. Finally, a grainy picture appears on the screens. Cheers erupt as the men...

When there's trouble in the community, we look to police officers for help. The colorful book introduces readers to all the ways that officers of law enforcement keep our communities safe.Author: Jacqueline Laks GormanISBN-10: 1433937689ISBN-13: 9781433937682Publisher: Gareth Stevens PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/16/2010Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight:...

How can we keep our drinking water pure? What's the best way to dispose of our waste? How can we limit pollution? Answering these questions is the job of environmental engineers. Using the latest technology and research, environmental engineers are changing our world. Learn...

I Want to Be a Lawyer is an aspirational rhyming story that follows Liam. As a kid Liam knows he wants to be a lawyer. He imagines himself standing in court and making his case. He imagines helping anyone and everyone. Liam knows it...

Claire giggled with excitement, today she was going to get to ride in Mommy's big red truck. What would she see? What would she learn? She bounced with joy as Mommy rolled up in front of the house. Colorful, bold illustrations filled with different...

Career opportunities abound for nature and animal lovers everywhere. What does a career in this field entail? Offering a step-by-step self-assessment, this book allows kids to identify their personality traits and then connects them to viable career options. The job profiles cover the basics...

What happens during a visit to the dentist? From the bestselling Boo-Boo Book Little Wellness series! My Dentist Visit: An Interactive Storybook with 36 Reusable Stickers is a fun, reassuring, and educational introduction to dental care designed to help young children understand what to...

GamesMazesDrawingColoringWritingAnd More!Author: Qb DarlaISBN-10: 1970749164ISBN-13: 9781970749168Publisher: Darla HallLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/12/2025Pages: 26Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.24lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.07d

Working the System (2nd Edition)What exactly is a systems engineer, and how can your unique interests land you a career working the system?This newly updated 2nd Edition, complete with an essential vocabulary list, is the definitive guide for young readers curious about the wide-open...

This book series explores foundational entrepreneurship vocabulary such as assets, debt, and liquidity while also inspiring young minds to lean into their unique gifts and talents. Our goal with this series is to outline some foundational business and wealth principles young people can apply...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the organization that determines if food and medicines are safe for people to use. While it regulates products, it is not a law enforcement agency and cannot make arrests. Learn more in Food and Drug Administration, one...

Clean drinking water is essential for life-and understanding how it works can inspire the next generation of problem-solvers.Based on real-world experience giving water treatment plant tours to elementary and middle school students, this book answers the awesome questions kids ask about where their water...

Think of what our world would be like without teachers. How would learn to read and write? Who would teach you about the past? Inside this volume, readers learn why teachers are such important community helpers. Accessible text is paired with dynamic photographs of...

Think of what our world would be like without farmers. Who would grow our fruits and vegetables? Where would we get eggs, milk, and cheese? Inside this volume, readers learn why farmers are such important community helpers. Accessible text is paired with dynamic photographs...

Think of what our world would be like without dentists. Who would you see about a toothache? Who would clean your teeth with special tools? Inside this volume, readers learn why dentists are such important community helpers. Accessible text is paired with dynamic photographs...

Think of what our world would be like without doctors. Who would we go to when you we sick? Who would treat us for injuries? Inside this volume, readers learn why doctors are such important community helpers. Accessible text is paired with dynamic photographs...