Careers - Kids

Chris P. Bacon was born with malformed legs, but with the help of a wheelchair made of construction toys, he's become a hero to people with similar challenges. Nancy Furstinger profiles Chris P. Bacon and many other animals in Unstoppable--all of whom are making...

What jobs does an astronaut have? What kind of work needs to be done on a spacecraft? Readers will learn all about the work an astronaut does. Low-leveled, chunked text alongside stunning photographs will engage the youngest space enthusiasts.Author: Martha E. H. RustadISBN-10: 1515798240ISBN-13:...

Zoos take care of animals and welcome visitors of all ages, but that's not all zoos do. Author Patricia Newman and photographer Annie Crawley bring readers behind the scenes at three zoos to meet scientists working to save endangered animals. Meredith Bastian's experiences studying...

★★★ A kids guide to careers ★★★A career as a lawyer is an exciting one But do you really know what it takes to become one? This book takes you inside the career and shows you the day and the life of a lawyer....

Follow in the footsteps of amazing women who have the jobs of your dreams! This extensive and empowering career guide leads the way to a fulfilling professional life. Newly updated with seven additional cutting-edge careers! Go beyond the job description and get the scoop...

Police officers keep us safe. Learn about a police officer's tools, workplace, and role in the community.Author: Gail Saunders-Smith, Dee ReadyISBN-10: 1476551529ISBN-13: 9781476551524Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2014Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 6.90h x 5.80w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.4Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name:...

Every year, hundreds of the most beautiful people in the world come to New York to become models. At age fourteen, Cheryl Diamond was one of them. Living on her own in a run-down apartment, Cheryl spent her days on go-sees, runways, and shoots,...

In Navy SEALs: Mission at the Caves, the first book in the Special Operations Files series, highly decorated former Navy SEAL Brandon Webb tells his incredible true story. Brandon Webb is a Navy SEAL on a mission with his platoon. As the SEALs explore...

Look around the doctor's office! What do you spy? This title uses a repetitive sentence pattern and strong visual cues to help young readers discover wonderful things at the doctor's office. This book features repetitive and predictable text and incorporates high-frequency and familiar sight...

In Zookeepers, vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover how zookeepers work in zoos to keep animals safe and healthy.Author: Erika S. ManleyISBN-10: 164128840XISBN-13: 9781641288408Publisher: Bullfrog Books/Jump!Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 7.80h x 7.90w x 0.30dAccelerated...

In People Up Close, young readers examine portions of several tools-of-the-trade and identify both the tool and the worker who uses it. Reader learn why a hose is a must-have for a firefighter, how a space suit protects an astronaut, what a microscope reveals...

Doctors are important members of the community. People come to them to seek help for illnesses and injuries. Doctors carefully decide how to treat patients. They listen to people and find ways to help them feel better. This title will teach beginning readers about...

Who Helps Us Get Around? teaches emergent readers about the role of some important community helpers while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, ensuring...

Just like her showy designs, Zaha Hadid challenges people's ideas about what is normal. One of few female architects in a male-dominated field, Zaha fought for respect and ended up one of the most famous architects in the world Learn about the life, achievements,...

When I grow up, I want to be... Have you asked your child or your student what they want to be when they grow up? Kids in 3rd to 8th grades are currently at the "Big Dreamer Age" so it's important to be actively...

Do you love pets? Do you enjoy taking care of animals? Read this book to learn about working as a veterinarian.Author: Marne VenturaISBN-10: 1543557813ISBN-13: 9781543557817Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2019Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.10w x 0.40dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.1Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Middle...

In this fun top-ten book, readers will learn all about basketball's biggest stars With exciting photos, interesting stats, and more, sports fans will find plenty to cheer about.Author: Joe LevitISBN-10: 1541556011ISBN-13: 9781541556010Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.53lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.00w...

There are many amazing soccer players--but who are the greatest of all time? Readers will learn all about the sport, including its top stars, incredible statistics, and more, presented in an engaging top-ten format.Author: Jon M. FishmanISBN-10: 1541556003ISBN-13: 9781541556003Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages:...

Who are the greatest baseball players of all time? Take a look at the careers of players past and present in this fun, fact-filled book. Readers are also invited to think critically about which players they personally consider the greatest of all time.Author: Jon...

Our homes, businesses, and other buildings would not exist without the expert craftsmanship of dedicated trade workers. In this book, readers will learn what it is like to work as an elevator mechanic. They will find out what elevator mechanics do each day, what...

This title provides readers with a fascinating look at the brave hearted military animals. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for readers to learn about the responsibilities and skills these animals have. Features include a table of contents, two infographics, fun facts, a...

Experience the power of CBT Workbook for Kids, Teen and Children CBT Workbook for Kids, Teen and Children. Do you love your kids and your children? Kids are facing new challenge in this new digital era. Every day they exposed themselves to the social...

Students learn more about how effective teamwork 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 related skills illustrated to depict...

Students learn more about how to conduct an effective job search. The title tackles this essential life skill in an age-appropriate and participatory way, drawing them into fun-filled "investigations" of communication skills illustrated to depict a realistic and relatable situation. Job Search invites readers...

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: 1977123503ISBN-13: 9781977123503Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage:...

Do you see that? It's a plane Find out about the people who fly them. Readers will learn what pilots do and how people get this exciting job.Author: Mary MeinkingISBN-10: 1977123511ISBN-13: 9781977123510Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.20w x 0.30dAccelerated...

Truck drivers travel near and far to deliver goods! But that is not their only duty. This fun book uses bright photos and leveled text highlights how truck drivers make deliveries, meet deadlines, and stay safe on the road! Special features highlight truck driver...

Sofia wants to care for all the animals in the world. But Mom does not think Sofia is ready for the responsibility of even one pet. Ready or not, when a hungry and sick-looking cat appears at the family's back doorstep, Sofia takes action....

Who helps us learn new things? Teachers They keep us safe and help us get smarter every day. Read all about these community helpers.Author: Ariel Factor BirdoffISBN-10: 1647479258ISBN-13: 9781647479251Publisher: Bearcub BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2021Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 7.80h x 7.80w x 0.40d

Who can build bridges and fix cars? Welders Welders work with metal to build and fix the things we use every day. Read all about these community helpers.Author: Ariel Factor BirdoffISBN-10: 1647479215ISBN-13: 9781647479213Publisher: Bearcub BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2021Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 7.90h x 7.80w...

TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS: Having special sets of skills is a huge part of having a working military, and many jobs require years of education on top of military training. Learn more about these jobs and what it takes to be great at them! CAREERS IN...

Stephanie is a cheerful and smart girl. She loves to learn, solve problems and to talk to her friends at school. Stephanie just has one problem; she can't figure out what she wants to be when she grows up. Luckily Stephanie's Mom takes her...

This title takes a look into the education, career, and daily tasks of police officers, and how they help in emergency situations. This series is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to...

Do you like trying new hair and make-up products? Are you always the first of your friend group to wear new trends? Then you might be on track to become a social media style influencer. Learn how your original takes on fashion could translate...

Race cars are made for speed. Readers will zoom through this book to see how race cars are specially designed to move fast and offer peak performance.Author: Katherine LewisISBN-10: 1728420326ISBN-13: 9781728420325Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2021Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 8.80h x 8.40w x 0.20d

This title gives credit to the incredible people who have stepped up during the COVID-19 pandemic, including hospital workers like doctors and nurses. It also recognizes the unlikely heroes, such as grocery store and convenience store workers, as well as volunteers, teachers, and parents,...

This book helps young readers learn about the day-to-day responsibilities of the mayor of a city or town. With detailed information about meetings, ceremonies, giving speeches, planning projects, and getting elected to be mayor, this text contains interesting and engaging information about one of...

Being a smokejumper is a fierce job filled with wildfire control and jumping from helicopters Only the best and bravest can do this job. This title is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to Common Core standards &...

Being a deep-sea fisherman is a fierce job filled with rough waters and big catches Only the best and bravest can do this job. This title is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to Common Core standards &...

In Where Does Mail Go?, early fluent readers follow a letter as it leaves the home and heads to its destination and all the steps in between. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the process...

A countdown of five of the most fascinating FBI Hostage Rescue Team achievements provides thrills as readers learn about the training, skills, and gear utilized by this elite special operations force.Author: Melissa GishISBN-10: 1628329025ISBN-13: 9781628329025Publisher: Creative PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/11/2022Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 9.00h x...

A countdown of five of the most fascinating Delta Force achievements provides thrills as readers learn about the training, skills, and gear utilized by this elite special operations force.Author: Ashley GishISBN-10: 1628329017ISBN-13: 9781628329018Publisher: Creative PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/11/2022Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.60w x...

This book celebrates workers who help people travel on airplanes, buses, and other vehicles. It includes a table of contents, an On the Job special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level,...

This book celebrates workers, such as firefighters and EMTs, who help keep communities safe. It includes a table of contents, an On the Job special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level,...

This book celebrates workers who help grow, ship, and prepare food. It includes a table of contents, an On the Job special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading...

This book celebrates jobs related to producing electricity and other fuels. It includes a table of contents, an On the Job special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading...

This book celebrates people who work at schools, libraries, and other centers of learning. It includes a table of contents, an On the Job special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level,...

Hats introduces children to the idea of different careers by observing different head-gear.Playing the game is a follow-up suggestion to extend vocabulary and encourage thoughtful conversation.Each person takes a turn to name a different hat.Repetition isn't allowed.The game continues until you run out of...

This book celebrates people who work at hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities. It includes a table of contents, an On the Job special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level,...

Provides an inside look at the fast-paced, important, and stressful job of 911 dispatchers.Author: Jody Jensen ShafferISBN-10: 1503855880ISBN-13: 9781503855885Publisher: MomentumLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2022Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 9.10h x 6.50w x 0.30d