Careers - Kids

Ideal for ELLs. Join Buddy, every first-grader's favorite Weekly Reader pal, as he goes behind the scenes at interesting real-life places where people do interesting real-life work. What Happens at a Magazine?/ Qué pasa en la editorial de una revista? takes readers inside Buddy's...

Weekly Reader's first-grade pal, Buddy Bear, guides a behind-the-scenes tour at each of six important businesses that are found in almost every community. Designed to support the first-grade social studies curriculum, this series uses vivid, full-color photography and first-hand, expert information to show young...

Police are extremely important members of our community who follow the motto To Protect and Serve. This book follows officer Jerry thought his day, introducing young readers what it means to protect and serve our community.Author: Greg MoskalISBN-10: 0823981185ISBN-13: 9780823981182Publisher: Rosen ClassroomLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/30/2000Pages:...

What does it feel like to live in a pressurized metal tube, 1000 feet (300 m) under the ocean, and only steps away from lethally dangerous nuclear fissile material? Nuclear submariners know. In wartime, theirs is an unenviable task - to hunt other submarines...

Entrepreneurs are a vital component of a successful economy. They can create jobs and help keep money in their local communities. What is Entrepreneurship? explains the risks and rewards involved for entrepreneurs as they work to bring innovative ideas to life and make their...

A large bakery wants a regular supply of your homemade brownies. What if you could figure out how to do it out of your parents' kitchen using math? This amazing book makes you a math problem solver by putting you into situations faced by...

The Internet has a wealth of information. And there are many quick ways to get answers. But, students must know how to perform real research on the Internet. Using clear and concise text with descriptive examples, this book shows readers how to perform their...

Through a balanced collection of articles from a variety of sources, this volume discusses issues related to work and the American family. Articles in this text explores how women balance work and family, how men balance work and family, the impact of government policies...

Author: Nancy CoffeltISBN-13: 9798892604994Publisher: Mitchell Lane PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/15/2025Pages: 24Format: HardcoverReview Citation(s): Booklist 10/01/2025School Library Journal 11/01/2025 pg. 59

AttentionWhat if a child could learn the secrets of money growth before becoming an adult?Most people only discover how money works later in life. This book introduces young readers to the powerful ideas behind smart money decisions in a simple, exciting, and easy-to-understand way.InterestThrough...

Inspired by the author's life, The Littlest Doctor is a heartwarming story about a curious child with a big dream of becoming a doctor-and a family that wholeheartedly believes in that dream. With encouragement from loved ones and a tiny white coat full of...

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...

"All About Preparing for Future Jobs: A Kid's Guide to Skills" takes young readers on an exciting journey into the world of future careers and important life skills. This book shows how curiosity, teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving can help kids succeed in any job...

Discover some of the amazing careers that can be found in technology! Early readers will be inspired by this book's informative text and bright imagery. This book also features a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.Author: Alex HallISBN-13: 9798893595178Publisher: Maple BayLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Discover some of the amazing careers that can be found in science! Early readers will be inspired by this book's informative text and bright imagery. This book also features a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.Author: Alex HallISBN-13: 9798893595161Publisher: Maple BayLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Discover some of the amazing careers that can be found in engineering! Early readers will be inspired by this book's informative text and bright imagery. This book also features a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.Author: Alex HallISBN-13: 9798893595147Publisher: Maple BayLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Discover some of the amazing careers that can be found in the arts! Early readers will be inspired by this book's informative text and bright imagery. This book also features a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.Author: Alex HallISBN-13: 9798893595130Publisher: Maple BayLanguage:...

Do you hear that? It's a garbage truck! Learn all about being a garbage collector. Readers will get the inside scoop on the different parts of the job, the machines garbage collectors use, and how people get this exciting job.Author: Emily RaijISBN-10: 1977126642ISBN-13: 9781977126641Publisher:...

Librarians help people find the information they need. They work both in the public eye and behind the scenes. Give readers the inside scoop on what it's like to have the job of a librarian. Readers will learn about different types of librarians, the...

This informative series introduces younger readers to the different jobs that members of the community have. Find out what police officers wear, how firefighters put out fires, and where doctors work. This series supports early learning through easy-to-read text and interactive learning.Author: Amy AllastonISBN-10:...

Guaranteed to enrich a toddler's vocabulary, this simple and fun series of bilingual board books is ideal for helping children discover a foreign language. Highlighting more complex concepts that go beyond colors and numbers, titles in the series feature jobs, music, opposites, and sports....

The Air Force is the aviation and air warfare force of the United States military. This means it is made up of forces that operate planes and weapons that attack the enemy from the sky. Discover more in Air Force, one of the titles...

Did you know that paleontologists study fossils left behind by ancient plants and animals. Some paleontologists work in the field, searching for new fossils. Discover more fascinating facts in Paleontologist, a STEM Careers bookAuthor: Joy GregoryISBN-10: 1791109314ISBN-13: 9781791109318Publisher: Av2Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize:...

Did you know that meteorologists study the weather? Some work in offices, while others travel to study storms as they happen. Discover more fascinating facts in Meteorologist, a STEM Careers book.Author: Helen Lepp FriesenISBN-10: 1791109276ISBN-13: 9781791109271Publisher: Av2Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 9.70h x...

Bake the cake, create the meal, invent a new dish! In this book, readers will meet the chefs who turn dinner tables into tasty works of art. Aimed at emergent readers, the text also includes vocabulary specific to this community helper's job, along with...

Grow our food, raise our cows and sheep, fill our tables with good things to eat! In this book, readers will meet the farmers who grow and raise the food that we need to live and thrive. Aimed at emergent readers, the text also...

Let's visit the awesome world of books and more at the library! Aimed at emergent readers and packed with colorful, behind-the-scenes images, this title is a library card that leads to discovery!Author: K. C. KelleyISBN-10: 1681513064ISBN-13: 9781681513065Publisher: Amicus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2018Pages: 16Format: Library BindingWeight:...

Let's visit the home of the animals with a trip to the zoo! Aimed at emergent readers and packed with colorful, behind-the-scenes images, this title is a pass to visit animals from around the world and the people who care for them.Author: K. C....

Let's see where our food comes from! Aimed at emergent readers and packed with colorful, behind-the-scenes images, this title is an invitation to a sunny stroll through the fields.Author: K. C. KelleyISBN-10: 1681513056ISBN-13: 9781681513058Publisher: Amicus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2018Pages: 16Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 7.80h x...

Let's visit the home of science, dinosaurs, art, and much more at the museum! Aimed at emergent readers and packed with colorful, behind-the-scenes images, this book is a free pass to the surprising things awaiting on a museum visit.Author: K. C. KelleyISBN-10: 168151303XISBN-13: 9781681513034Publisher:...

Care for our pets and show us how to be good pet owners! In this book, readers will meet the veterinarians who take care of the dogs, cats, birds, and other animals that are such a big part of our lives. Aimed at emergent...

Keep our cars and trucks running smooth! In this book, readers will meet the mechanics who work on vehicles, from cars and trucks to airplanes and big machines. Aimed at emergent readers, the text also includes vocabulary specific to this community helper's job, along...

Show us how to learn, help us grow and explore the world, and guide us toward a bright future! In this book, readers will meet theteachers who lead our classrooms and use their creativity and drive to help students become the best people they...

The writer of award-winning books about daring heroines, Pam Muñoz Ryan is an amazing author. Historic photos and easy-to-read text take readers into the author's life. Zoom in even deeper with quick stats, a timeline, and bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core Standards...

This title introduces readers to the people who work at fire stations. Easy-to-read text, labeled photos, and a picture glossary make this book the perfect introduction to the topic.Author: Connor StrattonISBN-10: 1644930935ISBN-13: 9781644930939Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.10lbsSize: 8.30h x 6.50w x...

This title introduces readers to the people who work at schools. Easy-to-read text, labeled photos, and a picture glossary make this book the perfect introduction to the topic.Author: Connor StrattonISBN-10: 1644930951ISBN-13: 9781644930953Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.80w x 0.10d

Go on a mission to learn about the Marine Raiders Regiment through infographics, closely leveled text, and dynamic photos.Author: Julia GarsteckiISBN-10: 1644662760ISBN-13: 9781644662762Publisher: Bolt!Language: EnglishPublished: 07/15/2018Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbs

Kids can make a difference too! In this How Do They Help? collection featuring charities started by children, readers will explore the ways FUNDaFIELD contributes positively to the world. Discover this nonprofit's work and what problems they look to solve. Sidebars and backmatter ask...

Kids can make a difference too! In this How Do They Help? collection featuring charities started by children, readers will explore the ways Sheltering Books contributes positively to the world. Discover this nonprofit's work and what problems they look to solve. Sidebars and backmatter...

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 nurses. Simple sentence structure and word usage help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a...

Readers are introduced to the many careers available at a zoo. Colorful sidebars encourage children to think, create, guess, and ask questions about a career working in a zoo.Author: Jennifer ColbyISBN-10: 1634710800ISBN-13: 9781634710800Publisher: Cherry Lake PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2016Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.10h x...

What do people do at the White House? Readers pick from eight different scenarios and experience "next best thing to being there yourself" opportunities for interactive career exploration. Sidebars promote additional learning activities and independent reaserch.Author: Diane Lindsey Reeves,Kelly WhiteISBN-10: 1634719166ISBN-13: 9781634719162Publisher: Cherry Lake...

What do people do on Broadway? Readers pick from eight different scenarios and experience "next best thing to being there yourself" opportunities for interactive career exploration. Sidebars promote additional learning activities and independent reaserch.Author: Monique VesciaISBN-10: 1634719093ISBN-13: 9781634719094Publisher: Cherry Lake PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2016Pages: 32Format:...

Find Your Future in Science introduces 8 high-interest science careers via reader-friendly profiles and sidebar features that inspire extended learning, online research, and critical thinking skills. Back matter includes additional learning activities.Author: Diane Lindsey ReevesISBN-10: 1634718984ISBN-13: 9781634718981Publisher: Cherry Lake PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2016Pages: 32Format: Library...

Readers are introduced to the many careers available at a grocery store. Colorful sidebars encourage children to think, create, guess, and ask questions about a career working in a grocery store.Author: Jennifer ColbyISBN-10: 1634710738ISBN-13: 9781634710732Publisher: Cherry Lake PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2016Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.50lbsSize:...

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a chef. 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 analysis....

Readers will enjoy exploring hidden aspects of their personality as they discover their dream job in this engaging quiz book. Written in the high-low format, this book has a HIGH interest level to appeal to a more mature audience but maintains a LOW level...

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a veterinarian. 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 analysis....

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a cyber cop. 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...

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as an architect. 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 analysis....