Careers - Kids

Clearly explained engineering concepts and fun, simple projects give kids ages 7-9 the chance to put their STEAM knowledge to the test Teach kids to think like an engineer The engaging projects in this book will encourage kids to investigate using items from around...

For the child who says, "I want to be a firefighter when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a firefighter.My brother and I both want to be firefighters, but we can't decide what kind to...

For the child who says, "I want to be a firefighter when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a firefighter.My brother and I both want to be firefighters, but we can't decide what kind to...

Celebrate first responders in this timely, action-packed picture book featuring firefighters, doctors, EMTs, and other brave helpers in action! First responders are on the way! Every day, brave helpers are on full alert, ready to rescue people and animal friends in need. They work...

It's no secret that many guys dread writing assignments. But writing doesn't have to be boring nerd-work. Writing is about power; it's about fun; it's about spoofs, humor, sports, blood, farts, superheroes, giant monsters tearing down the city, and serious subjects, too. Ralph Fletcher,...

How do we fight fires? We use ladder trucks, fire boats and firefighting planes. Everybody works together to put the fire out With this book, you can become an expert Kids love to be the experts Now they can feel like real pros with...

For children with a passion for drawing, or dreams of creating buildings, this book explores how architects really work. Learn about an architect's four main drawings: the Site Plan, Floor Plan, Section, and Elevation--including the concept of drawing each plan to scale. Aspiring architects...

Young readers will enjoy learning about people who make deliveries in their community. Using colorful, full-page photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, this book shows young readers what delivery people do in their community, while helping them build confidence in their reading...

Put on your thinking cap and guess whose hat is whose. There are hard hats and soft hats, square hats and round hats. There are even very tall hats. Some workers wear special hats to help them do their jobs. Can you guess whose...

A clear informative picture book for pre-schoolers, about the nurse and how to treat sick or old people. Nurses often work in hospitals. They look after sick people or patients. They take their temperature and blood pressure. Or they bring their medicine and check...

From Caldecott Honor-winning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page comes an early introduction to one of young readers' favorite places: the zoo! Going to the zoo is so exciting! You might see penguins swimming underwater, snakes sunning in the reptile house, or giraffes eating...

Celebrate real-life heroes in the US Air Force with this early introduction board book series to the US military branches. The Mini Military series focuses on introducing young readers to the various branches of the US military. Lil' Air Force Pilot highlights what it's...

In this Level 3 reader, you can learn all about how archaeologists unearth history, from Egyptian pyramids to Incan roads, and everything in between. Travel around the world and back in time to learn about one of the coolest careers. Discover what archaeologists do,...

In this timely and relevant title, National Geographic Kids shines a light on the history of news to reveal where we started, how far we've come, and the serious impact that misinterpretation and misinformation can have on the world. Headlines leap out at us...

A book that kids can write (and draw) in about their dreams for tomorrow--with a little help from Dr. Seuss This hardcover collectible activity book based on Oh, the Places You'll Go has the easy-to-read and easy-to-fill-in style of Dr. Seuss's classic My Book...

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

Love animals? Make your passion your profession with this comprehensive guide that reveals a whole host of careers that work hands-on with animals of all shapes, sizes, and species in the tenth book in the Be What You Want series. Do you remember what...

In this timely and relevant title, National Geographic Kids shines a light on the history of news to reveal where we started, how far we've come, and the serious impact that misinterpretation and misinformation can have on the world. Headlines leap out at us...

"You must believe in yourself and allow your dreams to soar." --Shaesta WaizShaesta Waiz, a refugee from Afghanistan, dreamed of doing great things. But first she had to leave a refugee camp with her family to make a new life in America, overcome gender...

Everyone wants to be successful--and today's youth are no exception. After the massive success of Jack Canfield's The Success Principles, thousands of requests came rushing in to develop the most important success strategies for today's teenagers. Their calls have been answered. Even though many...

Meet Elham, a fun eight-year-old girl who loves online games. While she and her siblings enjoy the adventures of online games, Elham struggles with making the safest decisions.What happens when she suddenly cannot log in to her favorite game? She's been hacked before. How...

An introduction to the important job of mail carriers. Through fun illustrations and easy-to-read text, this nonfiction picture book describes what a mail carrier is, how their mail truck works, and how the mail must get delivered no matter what the situation. This read-aloud...

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls 3-Book Gift Set contains the first three volumes of the Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series in hardcover, packaged in a gorgeous giftable box - shrink-wrapped to ensure scuff-free arrival. The set includes the bestselling Good Night...

An enlightening informative book tailor-made for toddlers about the forester and everything she (or he) does. For nature lovers ages 4 and up. Today, we head out with the forester. Do any trees have to be cut down or planted? Are there any animals...

Jump in the ring with the greatest grapplers of all time. Readers will take a look at some of the best wrestlers of the past and present in this fun, fact-filled book.Author: Joe LevitISBN-10: 172843159XISBN-13: 9781728431598Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2021Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize:...

With 100 stickers and pop-out props, I Want to Be a Teacher Activity Book provides preschoolers with everything they need to put themselves at the front of the (pretend ) classroom and teach like a real teacher would. As kids use the colorfully illustrated...

For the child who says, "I want to be a teacher when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a teacher.I never knew that there are so many different ways to be a teacher. When my...

Join Emma and Theo as they meet a mail carrier in their community!It was a special day when Daniel the mail carrier delivered a package for Theo. That one simple act sent Emma and Theo on an adventure that gave them a closer look...

Little ones dream big Within the pages of this enchanting children's book, young minds are transported to a world of limitless possibilities. Though it may seem like they are merely playing with cuddly toys, in reality, they are undertaking heroic missions such as administering...

Teach your baby all about archaeologists with this new board book published in partnership with Smithsonian. Fossils. Shovels. Sieves. Brushes. These are all the important tools archaeologists use. In this new board book series published in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institute, young babies and...

Celebrate real-life heroes in the US Marine Corps with this early introduction board book series to the US military branches. The Mini Military series focuses on introducing young readers to the various branches of the US military. Lil' Marine highlights what it's like to...

ABC What Can He Be? presents a wonderful world full of possibilities--from Astronaut to Zoo Veterinarian and everything in between. "This positive compendium of possibilities should encourage children to embrace their paths, wherever they lead." -- Kirkus Reviews Whether they're fascinated by construction sites,...

Let's Meet a Construction Worker! What do construction workers do? Some lucky kids are about to find out! They visit Mr. Moore, a construction worker who's helping to build a new school. He shows them machines that dig big holes. He explains how he...

Use your thinking tool and guess whose tools are whose. Tools can be big, small, soft, hard, sharp, or smooth. Many workers use special tools to do their jobs. Can you guess whose tools are whose? Learn all about the different tools used by...

The Most Up-to-Date, Comprehensive and Fun Guide to Becoming a Vet - Over 100 pagesThis fact-pact and enlightening book covers everything kids need to know about becoming a vet. It also gives a realistic view of what daily life is like as a vet...

Interactive and engaging, Ultimate Spotlight: Firefighters shows young children what firefighters do all day Discover the impressive details of this heroic profession: From putting out fires to taking care of the fire trucks and rescuing people, firefighters in the city stay very busy. Chock-full...

From hook-and-ladder trucks to water-pumping trucks to the fire chief's car, kids can have the run of every kind of fire vehicle imaginable. So climb aboard and ring the bell Edward Miller lives in Hoboken, NJ.Author: Edward MillerISBN-10: 0448418258ISBN-13: 9780448418254Publisher: Grosset & DunlapLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

For budding young activists, the true story of an intrepid Maltese woman who followed her calling to be an investigative journalist--and refused to back down. As a little girl, Daphne wanted to be a writer, to be brave and use words and pictures to...

"The writing is clear and specific, and the expansive, colorful acrylic illustrations, including labeled diagrams, are themselves quite informative." --Horn Book (starred review) From award-winning author-illustrator Meghan McCarthy comes an entertaining picture book that explores the training and day-to-day life of being a firefighter...

What does a veterinarian do? Let's find out! Dr. Kate is a veterinarian. She visits a school to give Henry, the class guinea pig, a checkup. She shows the class the tools she uses. She tells them about the many things vets do. And...

"When I grow up, I want to be a veterinarian " With stickers, fill-out forms, and pop-out pieces, this fun activity book for kids aged 3-7 includes everything aspiring vets need to provide top-notch care for their stuffed animal friends. Veterinary equipment -- from...

Teach your baby all about being a zoologist with this new board book published in partnership with Smithsonian. Scales. Notebooks. Habitats. Microscopes. Zoologists do a lot more than just feed and take care of animals and now young babies and toddlers will be able...

A playful introduction to careers in a community, that's also a rhyming picture book guessing game! Perfect for kids interested in different professions around town. Who wears what to work? The clues in each kid-friendly rhyme can be spotted hanging from the clothesline--from a...

Let's Meet a Police Officer! Do you want to learn more about police cars? Police dogs? Other tools the police use? Then it's your lucky day! Officer Gabby is a police officer. She knows how to keep people safe. She shows a group of...

An enlightening and informative book about the astronomer and everything she (or he) does. For stargazers ages 5 years and up. Stars and planets! The astronomer knows a lot about them. With telescopes, computers, and a lot of patience, she studies the universe. Sometimes,...

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls 2-Book Gift Set contains the first two volumes of the Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series in hardcover, packaged in a gorgeous, giftable box. The set features 200 tales of extraordinary real-life women, all written in fairy...

This title introduces young readers to Dr. Jill Biden, best known for her roles as Second and First Lady of the United States and as an educator. Readers will love learning about Biden's early years, her education, and accomplishments. Aligned to Common Core standards...

Ideal for kids who love animals, this book explores the many interesting facets of a veterinary career. Exciting full-color photographs complement intriguing facts about the many different kinds of vets, how veterinary science began, and its future.Author: Stephanie MazeISBN-10: 0152019650ISBN-13: 9780152019655Publisher: Clarion BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

From daring vaults to jaw-dropping floor routines, gymnastics stars do it all. This book sticks the landing for old and new fans alike with stunning stats, thrilling comebacks, and the greatest gymnasts of all time.Author: Joe LevitISBN-10: 1728431581ISBN-13: 9781728431581Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2021Pages:...

A Level 1 DK Reader that accurately portrays a day in the life of a real firefighter, perfect for young children who are just learning to read.The fire alarm goes off! Rob Green and the other firefighters go into action. Is there time to...