Careers - Kids

A countdown of five of the most fascinating MARSOC achievements provides thrills as readers learn about the training, skills, and gear utilized by this elite special operations force.Author: Ashley GishISBN-10: 1628329041ISBN-13: 9781628329049Publisher: Creative PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/11/2022Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 8.70h x 6.20w x 0.20d

Farmers are hard workers. They grow plants and raise animals for people around the world. Give readers the inside scoop on what it's like to work as a farmer. Readers will learn about different types of farmers, the tools they use, and how people...

Wouldn't it be cool to have a job working with or around the things you love? Do you like decorating cupcakes? Maybe a career as a cake decorator would be a sweet gig Readers will discover the possibilites of careers working with food.Author: Amie...

A fun and imaginative guide to futurist STEAM careers that will inspire middle-grade readers to dream big and envision a better world. From chemistry and climatology to robotics and the arts, Jobs of the Future imagines professions that may one day be essential to...

Lots of kids enjoy dancing, but what motivates them to push past the sore muscles, early-morning technique classes, and crazy schedule required to become a professional dancer? In this book, dancers from many backgrounds talk about their different paths to success in ballet, modern,...

William Wong owns and operates a Chinese food restaurant. Follow William on a typical day, serving customers at the restaurant, cooking in the kitchen and playing baseball after work. William just got married! His new wife Cindy enjoys helping William serve customers at the...

Teen Guide was updated 2020 Advance praise for Teen Guide Job Search: Ten Steps to Your Future "The basic tools presented in your book have far-reaching uses " -Pamela Simon, human resources generalist "The book should benefit students tremendously." -Anne Duffy, career education, Alhambra...

In August 2010, thirty-three miners were buried alive, two thousand feet below thesurface of the earth. After seventeen tense days, just as hope was nearly gone, rescuersmade contact with the men. Joy broke out around the world--all thirty-three menwere alive But it would be...

Would you like a job as a zoologist or marine biologist? What about a career in pharmacy or food science? This book presents readers with exciting information about different careers in the field of science. Readers will learn what each career entails, how to...

Over 50% of Americans dislike their jobs and are unhappy at work. With the odds stacked against them, can you help the children you love grow up to find the ideal career that's a great match for their unique talents and interests?With When I...

Provides an inside look at the fast-paced, important, stressful, and often dangerous job of air ambulance crews.Author: Jody Jensen ShafferISBN-10: 1503855848ISBN-13: 9781503855847Publisher: MomentumLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2022Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 9.10h x 6.50w x 0.30d

An important book for all ages, Pretty Girls Inspire educates and inspires as it relates true stories of twenty-four trailblazing women of color in modern American history. Children will learn about the varying ways they can make a difference in the world by being...

This engaging book highlights various careers in nature, describing what each job typically involves and the training required to pursue it. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, a "Job Spotlight" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources,...

Archaeology is the scientific study of human activity through material remains such as artifacts. Archaeologists are the scientists who conduct this study. Archaeologists help us understand human history and our place in the world. But what exactly does a career in archaeology entail? In...

A great kid friendly book introducing one of the most important pillars of any community, police officers. Help introduce your kids to the job that police officers do in communities in a fun, interactive way, sure to spark conversation. This book was written by...

In this purpose-driven book by college and career coach Dr. Jen Price, LMSW, you will discover ways to answer these pressing questions: What should I study in college? How do I pick a college that's right for me? What do I need to do...

Ever wonder what the purpose of your life is or how you can experience it with more meaning? Do you feel as though something is missing and desire an improved quality of life? How do we organize ourselves, our work, and our lives to...

Welcome to the world of real possibility Our award-winning children's book is packed with adventure, inspiration, and interests that will get your 9-11 year old child ready to take on the world. Written for both boys and girls, this role-model book is styled like...

This engaging book for young children is about the important part firefighters play in our local community.Author: Buffy SilvermanISBN-10: 1427129649ISBN-13: 9781427129642Publisher: Crabtree SeedlingsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2021Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.44lbsSize: 7.80h x 7.70w x 0.30d

A delivery driver rings the doorbell. Special delivery The customer signs for the package. Next stop In this title for beginning readers, leveled text explores how delivery drivers get people what they need. An engaging opening narrative pulls readers in, while informative text teaches...

Do you want to raise a smart, confident, successful daughter?Make sure she has great role models to follow.Do you want your son to value and respect women?Let him learn more about mighty girls who made history.Despite what many children's books portray, girls aren't just...

"Black Excellence" is a dynamic educational book for youth that tells the life stories of great Black people. The stories are told in an easy-to-understand way that teaches students new vocabulary words, explains exactly how to pursue various careers, and shows the many things...

A kindergarten-level introduction to nurses, covering their job description, the places where they work, and how they help the community by using their healthcare skills.Author: Kate RiggsISBN-10: 1628324899ISBN-13: 9781628324891Publisher: Creative PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/03/2017Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.08lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.40w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.6Point...

In this book, readers learn about the skills required for some unusual and really odd jobs, such as professional taste and odor testers, dog walkers, and trapeze artists.Author: Alice BoyntonISBN-10: 1634408357ISBN-13: 9781634408356Publisher: Red Chair PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2021Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 7.60h x 7.60w x...

In this book, readers discover what it takes to have a job where workers are responsible for moving things and people from one place to another, such as truck drivers, train conductors, and subway drivers.Author: Wiley BlevinsISBN-10: 1634408349ISBN-13: 9781634408349Publisher: Red Chair PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2021Pages:...

In this book, readers learn about some of the people who use STEM and STEAM skills to make and build things, such as engineers and architects.Author: Alice BoyntonISBN-10: 1634408330ISBN-13: 9781634408332Publisher: Red Chair PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2021Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 7.60h x 7.80w x 0.20d

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...

Resumes for Children - 17 Years Old and Under is a detailed guide of sample resumes that show how children's talents, skills, abilities, and challenges can propel them to success. This book takes the guess-work from parents and children about what to put on...

Author: Barbara MoeISBN-10: 1435888332ISBN-13: 9781435888333Publisher: Rosen Publishing GroupLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2001Pages: 116Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.32lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.51w x 0.24d

An astronaut is a person who lives and works in space. Up to six astronauts live and work in the International Space Station as it orbits Earth. Find out more in Astronauts, one of the titles in the Thrilling Science and Technology Jobs series.Author:...

An inventor creates or improves an object or a way of doing something. Today's inventors work on problems such as cleaning the ocean and discovering new ways of traveling through space. Find out more in Modern Inventors, one of the titles in the Thrilling...

Before any new video game can be played, it must be conceived and created by a designer. Video game designers may work alone or in teams of more than 1,000 people. Find out more in Video Game Designers, one of the titles in the...

Zoo veterinarians are responsible for looking after the many different kinds of animals living in zoos. To work with dangerous animals, they may need to use tranquilizer darts. Find out more in Zoo Veterinarians, one of the titles in the Thrilling Science and Technology...

A CGI artist uses computer-generated imagery, or CGI, to create the special effects used in movies today. People have used CGI in films since the 1980s. Find out more in CGI Artists, one of the titles in the Thrilling Science and Technology Jobs series.Author:...

Did you know that biologists help people understand life on Earth? They explain how all living things are connected. Discover more fascinating facts in Biologist, a STEM Careers book.Author: Joy GregoryISBN-10: 1791116965ISBN-13: 9781791116965Publisher: Av2Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 10.10h x 7.60w x...

It takes fierce determination and expert training to be part of a special forces team. Have you got the right stuff? This compelling book looks at the work special ops members do and what kind of training and aptitude is required for various careers.Author:...

From enlisted sailor to officer, full-time or reserve, joining the navy is a simple process. The harder part is choosing a career from the dozens of different options. This helpful book describes how each career in the navy works and what skills are required...

Major Mary Jennings Hegar helped fight off a group of 150 Taliban soldiers while landing a U.S. air force helicopter. Compelling real life stories in this book about careers in the air force will help you picture whether one of these jobs is for...

When it comes to defending the country at sea, the U.S. Navy is at the forefront. With the help of this compelling volume, readers get an up-close look at the services this key branch of the armed forces provide. Vibrant photographs of important ships,...

The National Guard serves both local communities and the country as a whole. Readers of this innovative book learn the ins and outs of this important group, from its early history to its place in current times. Eye-catching photographs illustrate how members of the...

Having taken part in all American wars, the Marine Corps is often the first branch of the military to see action. Part of the U.S. Department of the Navy, the Marine Corps is a separate military group, although it is closely associated with the...

It may be the smallest branch of the armed forces, but the U.S. Coast Guard plays a pivotal role in the military. Charged with ensuring the safety and security of the country through protecting and guarding the shores, members of the coast guard perform...

The leaves are falling. The snow is accumulating. The grass is growing. Weeds are overtaking the garden. Each of these things is an opportunity to make some cold, hard cash. Many people may be willing to pay someone to help them with tasks around...

Recycling is more important now than ever before. Some people put recyclable items in a bin on the curb. However, some recyclables including glass bottles and plastic bottles can be taken to a recycling facility and returned for cash. Starting a recycling business is...

Planning a car wash is a great way to make money and help people keep their car looking nice and shiny. While a car wash may seem like a simple business venture, it's more complex than readers may realize. Your money-minded readers will learn...

Many people like to indulge in a sweet treat every once in a while. Bake sales are a great way to make money and satisfy people's sweet cravings. However, there's more to running a bake sale than showing up to the school lobby with...

Many kids babysit their siblings, neighbors' children, or family friends' children. However, some people take babysitting to another level and turn it into a massively profitable job and career. Your readers will learn the vital elements of running their own business, including scheduling, safety,...

Many kids babysit their siblings, neighbors' children, or family friends' children. However, some people take babysitting to another level and turn it into a massively profitable job and career. Your readers will learn the vital elements of running their own business, including scheduling, safety,...

Speedy car races are fun to watch, but it's even more exciting when you're one of the racers. Sports enthusiasts will take a look at life on the racetrack. Concise, low-ATOS text and eye-catching photographs help beginning readers learn about race car driving, from...

Clear text and exciting, full-color photography teach readers about the patrol cops, the first line of defense in the field of law enforcement. This title will detail a patrol cop's most important duties in stopping crime and protecting lives. Includes information on how cops...