Careers - Kids

An in-depth look at the people and policies behind the government agency known as the Peace Corps, from its founding in 1961 to the controversies and challenges it faces today.Author: Teresa WimmerISBN-10: 1628321504ISBN-13: 9781628321500Publisher: Creative PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/12/2016Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 10.10h x 8.40w...

There are many different types of jobs you can choose when you get older. You could be a teacher, a doctor, a writer, or many other things. In On the Job you will practice your phonics skills while learning about different types of jobs.Author:...

A guide to what a climate scientist does and how to become one.Author: Josh GregoryISBN-10: 1624310265ISBN-13: 9781624310263Publisher: Cherry Lake PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2013Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 9.30h x 7.20w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 6.8Point Value: 1Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 158185 / Climate ScientistReview Citation(s):...

A new entry in Liesbet Sleger's bestselling professions series Now in a simplified and fun pocket-sized edition. The doctor knows a lot about the body. Wearing her doctor's coat and using her doctor's tools, she examines her patients. Fevers, all kinds of pain, wounds...

"This cute book would be great to read to your child who is going to the dentist for the first time." - Carla Johnson-Hicks, Educator It's nice to have strong, healthy teeth. That's why you need to take care of them every single day....

Do you love animals? That might be a potential clue to your future career! This book explores what a career working with animals might look like. Readers will discover how their interests can lead to a lifelong future career. Aligned to curriculum standards and...

Have a passion for fashion? This comprehensive guide can help you land your dream job in the world of fashion and design. Fashion is more than fun--it holds a wide array of career opportunities! From high-profile jobs like clothing designer, model, and fashion photographer...

If the family car breaks down, most kids know that the car will end up with a mechanic. Many times, the car comes back as good as new. What did the mechanic do? It might seem like magic, but it's really skill and education....

Doctors have an important job to do, they help us stay healthy. Young readers discover the different things these community helpers do through simple text and colorful photographs of doctors at work. The close correlation between the pictures and text allows young readers to...

Garbage collectors standing on their trucks are common sights in cities and towns. Readers discover the hard work it takes to keep our communities clean as they learn what garbage collectors do. By discovering fun new facts about these community helpers, readers will find...

This books keeps career-readiness in the forefront as it introduces readers to a stylish career as a fashion designer. Readers will learn about different roles in the fashion industry, as well as the skills they need to develop to land a great career in...

Are you concerned about the environment? That might be a potential clue to your future career! This book explores what a career in environmentalism might look like. Readers will discover how their interests can lead to a lifelong future career. Aligned to curriculum standards...

Do you like being active and competitive? That might be a potential clue to your future career! This book explores what a career in sports might look like. Readers will discover how their interests can lead to a lifelong future career. Aligned to curriculum...

Do you like putting outfits together or starting fashion trends? That might be a potential clue to your future career! This book explores what a career in fashion might look like. Readers will discover how their interests can lead to a lifelong future career....

Would you consider yourself creative? That might be a potential clue to your future career! This book explores what a career in art might look like. Readers will discover how their interests can lead to a lifelong future career. Aligned to curriculum standards and...

Do you like knowing how things work? That might be a potential clue to your future career! This book explores what a career in STEM might look like. Readers will discover how their interests can lead to a lifelong future career. Aligned to curriculum...

Do you like helping out in the kitchen and trying new recipes? That might be a potential clue to your future career! This book explores what a career in cooking might look like. Readers will discover how their interests can lead to a lifelong...

Do you like putting things together and building? That might be a potential clue to your future career! This book explores what a career in building might look like. Readers will discover how their interests can lead to a lifelong future career. Aligned to...

Readers get acquainted with the people behind today's most cutting-edge technologies in the self-driving car tech field--from bright ideas to cool new products--and inspires readers to consider a high-tech future career. Careers in Self-Driving Car Technology introduces six exciting careers and features sidebar activities...

From bestselling author-illustrator Liesbet Slegers 18th Book in the Profession series, colorful, non-fiction for kids to learn about different careers Bright colors and simple illustrations engage readers in a fun and educational way Showcases the real-life applications of a childhood favorite (trucks) Great for...

Genetic engineers study genes and DNA to develop ways to recreate and modify them to advance technologies in fields such as medicine and agriculture. Using living organisms and systems to create new products and technologies is called biotechnology. Readers will learn how genetic engineers...

What does a dentist do? Early readers will find out in this easy-to-read book. Readers learn to recognize simple words as they are repeated throughout the text.Author: Aaron R. MurrayISBN-10: 0766040437ISBN-13: 9780766040434Publisher: Enslow PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/16/2012Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 7.21h x 6.30w x...

Students learn more about how appropriate etiquette 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 etiquette illustrated to depict a...

A team of kid volcanologists uses tools, technology, and teamwork to make a discovery. Owen is a volcanologist. He and his team study volcanoes to learn more about their activity and behavior. On a journey to the frozen peaks of Iceland, Owen's team uses...

There is no single path to the job of your dreams. What does it take to become a stuntperson? How does amathematician spend her days? When does a barber become the center of acommunity? In this refreshing take on a careers book, meet twenty-fiveindividuals...

Help your child explore different careers with this adorable book. Using colorful illustrations and the cutest BEE you have ever seen. The BEE talks about what he/she would BEE if he/she could, from a nurse to a police officer to a vet and even...

The Firefly Books young kids' career series: I Want to Be New editions, revised to reflect the increasing diversity in society and changing technology in the lives of people working around children. Praise for the series: "The series offers books that may be useful...

Take a risk! Find your niche! Get to work! How do entrepreneurs get ideas for a new business and how do they make their businesses thrive? What drives some entrepreneurs to use their ability and wealth to help others pursue their dreams and live...

In Get a Job at the Construction Site, fictional character Jeremiah Oliver Baumgartner (Job, for short) introduces readers to a wide variety opportunities found (through his adventure and misadventures) at a construction site. Back matter includes creative writing prompts and activities.Author: Joe RhatiganISBN-10: 1634719506ISBN-13:...

Kids who dream of seeing their name in bright lights will devour this title Cool kid actors show them how it's done. Back matter includes tips for readers to get started acting. Author: Laura Hamilton WaxmanISBN-10: 1541589106ISBN-13: 9781541589100Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 24Format:...

Did you know that firefighters work out of fire stations? They also use fire stations to hold their gear and trucks. Discover these and other interesting facts in Fire Station.Author: Heather Dilorenzo WilliamsISBN-10: 1489680136ISBN-13: 9781489680136Publisher: Av2Language: EnglishPublished: 08/15/2018Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 9.70h x...

The construction worker is an important person in my community. Construction workers help build things, such as buildings and bridges. Find out more in Construction Workers, a People in My Community book.Author: Jared SiemensISBN-10: 1489642188ISBN-13: 9781489642189Publisher: Av2Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2016Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.50h x...

Combat rescuers train in realistic drills. This allows them to be prepared if a particular situation ever happens in the field. Find out more in Combat Rescues, part of the Rescue Operations series.Author: Mark L. LewisISBN-10: 1791125344ISBN-13: 9781791125349Publisher: Av2Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight:...

Little readers will learn all about what farmers do and why they are important in our communities. Very simple text combined with correlating and colorful images will both inform and strengthen reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo...

"At 11:35 p.m., as Radio Armero played cheerful music, a towering wave of mud and rocks bulldozed through the village, roaring like a squadron of fighter jets." Twenty-three thousand people died in the 1985 eruption of Colombia's Nevado del Ruiz. Today, more than one...

Four career-minded dolls represent a terrific variety of professions in the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Perforated for easy removal, these two reversible dolls add up to four models of diverse ethnic backgrounds. They're accompanied by a fabulous wardrobe of 32...

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a storm chaser. 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...

A young boy pretends to be a veterinarian while playing with a friend after school, showing what it's like to be a professional veterinarian. Includes hands-on activity and glossary of veternarian terms.Author: Connie Colwell MillerISBN-10: 1622433653ISBN-13: 9781622433650Publisher: Amicus IllustratedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2016Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize:...

The I Want to Be... series gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of women and men from different cultures help children understand what's involved in each occupation. Young readers learn to respect the...

Who are the leaders of our government? What do they do? How do they become government leaders? Accessible text and explanatory photos help students understand key concepts about the role of different government leaders.Author: Jennifer BoothroydISBN-10: 1467785776ISBN-13: 9781467785778Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2015Pages: 24Format:...

Little readers will learn all about what grocery store workers do and why they are important in our communities. Very simple text combined with correlating and colorful images will both inform and strengthen reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...

Little readers will learn all about what nurses do, where they work, and why they are important in our communities. Very simple text combined with correlating and colorful images will both inform and strengthen reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to...

Little readers will learn all about what delivery drivers do, how they get their jobs done, and why they are important in our communities. Very simple text combined with correlating and colorful images will both inform and strengthen reading skills. Aligned to Common Core...

Little readers will learn all about what custodians do, where they work, and why they are important in our communities. Very simple text combined with correlating and colorful images will both inform and strengthen reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to...

Little readers will learn all about what chefs do, where they work, and why they are important in our communities. Very simple text combined with correlating and colorful images will both inform and strengthen reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to...

Author: Brandon B2 and Brave WilliamsonISBN-10: 1087954347ISBN-13: 9781087954349Publisher: Prsvr BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/13/2022Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.08d

Learn about the different jobs in the U.S. Marine Corps and what it takes to be a marine.Author: Bernard ConaghanISBN-10: 1039662307ISBN-13: 9781039662308Publisher: Crabtree BranchesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2022Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 8.60h x 7.20w x 0.30d

In this charming picture book join Manu on an adventure of exploration, as he shares his week with us. On Monday he's a ship captain, but on Friday a gymnast. Throughout the story we are gently reminded of how important it is to be...

Learn 400 words dinosaur scientists--or paleontologists--use, and learn how to talk like a dinosaur expert!Do you know what pieces of fossilized dinosaur poop are called? (Answer: Coprolites.) How about the large collar at the back of a Triceratops's skull? (Answer: Frill.) Take a deep...

Delve into this unique look at meteorites that have been found in almost each of the 50 US states and discover how these treasured rocks from space fell down to Earth. With each state entry, award-winning author and mineral and fossil expert Yinan Wang...