Careers - Kids

Think pro basketball begins with the opening tipoff? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional basketball--from cleaning the hardcourt and mascot madness to locker room pep talks and postgame interviews. This fast-paced,...

Think pro football begins with the opening kickoff? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional football--from pregame tailgating and prepping the pigskins to halftime shows and postgame interviews. This fast-paced, fact-filled book...

Think big league baseball begins with the opening pitch? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional baseball--from prepping the diamond and welcoming fans to hawking hot dogs and broadcasting from the booth....

GRADES 1-3/AGES 6-9: Guide your child through an exploration of the field and how it relates to science, technology, engineering, arts, and math while solving career-related problems.INCLUDES: Features an engaging storybook about the daily life of an doctor, a guided journal with fun facts...

GRADES 1-3/AGES 6-9: Guide your child through an exploration of the field and how it relates to science, technology, engineering, arts, and math while solving career-related problems.INCLUDES: Features an engaging storybook about the daily life of an astronaut, a guided journal with fun facts...

It's time to get in the fire engine and sound the alarm. In this book, beginning readers head to the station to meet the heroes who help our communities: firefighters. Readers will love this lively look at the many duties and tools of firefighters....

People pursuing careers in zoology usually focus on certain groups of animals. Herpetologists study reptiles and amphibians, and entomologists are experts on insects. They don't just work at zoos, either. They're teachers, writers, researchers, and more. Some zoologists work in labs and classrooms, while...

The mastery of certain skills can only help students succeed in all areas of life, no matter what they do or where they do it. Problem solving is among the most important of these life skills. This book is a comprehensive examination of problem-solving...

Teenagers learn in this riveting volume that the homicide unit is the most elite detective squad in a police force. They discover how a homicide squad responds to a crime scene, from evidence collection and analysis, interviewing witnesses, and following leads to issuing arrest...

Music careers go beyond being in a band or joining a world-famous orchestra. Many of them do not require a college education. This volume provides readers with the tools they need to build a career in the field of music without heading to college...

For those who are interested in sports, and those interested in the nonphysical marketing side of sports, this book offers an exhilarating look at the people who make the glitz and glamor happen. Athlete-endorsed products, Times Square billboards, and sports video games, sports marketers...

When was the last time you had your eyesight tested or visited an optician? Perhaps one day you might like to become an optician too? In this book you will meet our optician, Nicola - and some of the people she works with -...

When our pets are sick, we rely on veterinarians to make them well. Considering how many of us consider our pets as an important member of the family, it's a very important job. In this book, readers learn about the many responsibilities of veterinarians,...

School wouldn't be a complete experience without the school nurse. He or she not only helps us when we're not feeling well, but they also help us maintain proper development and provide treatment when we veer off track. Readers will visit the nurse's office...

Dentists keep our teeth and mouths healthy, and teach us proper oral hygiene for a long lifetime with our very necessary chompers. Students will love learning about a day in the life of a dentist, creating a new appreciation for dentistry and oral health.Author:...

Lights, camera, action! Go behind the scenes for an inside look at what it takes to be a camera operator. Camera operators help create movies, TV shows, music videos, commercials, and more. They stay on the move, from covering large sporting events to local...

From putting a cast on a broken leg to performing lifesaving surgery, a doctor's job is challenging and rewarding. Your readers will see what it's like to have this incredible job.Author: Erin HeathISBN-10: 1404280707ISBN-13: 9781404280700Publisher: PowerKids PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2009Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 7.20h...

If you are flying on a commercial airplane, there is a good chance that you are riding with an air marshal. Air marshals are undercover federal law enforcement officers charged with protecting the lives of passengers and preventing hijackings, bombings, and other kinds of...

A landscape designer is a person who plans the plants, water features, lighting, and trees to make outdoor spaces that are attractive and functional. They need to be knowledgeable about soil and climate, as well as be creative and detail oriented. If this sounds...

Early pioneers would travel from far and wide to visit the gristmill for the essential service of having their grain ground. Communities often developed in areas where gristmills had been built. In The Gristmill young readers will find out how the miller produced flour,...

In How Artists See Work children can see how Patrick Desjarlait showed in one painting the many tasks that go into making maple syrup; how the Limbourg Brothers created the feeling of a hot July day on a medieval farm; how Jacob Lawrence used...

A career in science can involve traveling around the world - and maybe even leaving it! From tracking violent storms or studying penguins in the Antarctic to repairing the International Space Station or searching for new planets, this fascinating book shows that a career...

This innovative title explores the ways that critical thinking can be applied to problem solving in school, work, and social settings. Real-world examples and opportunities for hands-on practice support readers as they learn how to frame, analyze, and synthesize information. Readers are also encouraged...

What does it mean to be elected to political office? It means you get to decide how to make a town, a state, or even the whole country a better place to live. But how does someone get elected? And what are the challenges...

Firefighters are profiled in this book, presenting them as role models and encouraging readers to develop their social awareness.Author: Linda HaywardISBN-10: 0613350987ISBN-13: 9780613350983Publisher: Turtleback BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/28/2001Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.49lbsSize: 9.20h x 6.32w x 0.34dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name:...

Little Steve didn't like to play ballInstead he invented, big and smallRead along and you'll surely see, How the Apple company came to be The story of the Mac, iPad, & iPhone, Reimagined for kids to bring into your homeEntrepreneurship is quite a big...

Inspired by a true story; written in the eyes of four siblings whose mother is a construction manager and owns her own construction company.This is for all the... dreamers, builders, thinkers, creatives, and believers. This book is for YOU!Empowering, inspiring, motivating, and supporting those...

With playful rhymes, and quirky illustrations that reflect today's diverse world, the illustrated children's book, B is For Boss Lady explores career possibilities for girls from A-Z and spreads girl power vibes to all! It's playful, fun, and seriously inspiring! B is for Boss...

A portrait of some of the world's most incredible trees, seen through the eyes of a landscaper who loves them--and his granddaughter who is beginning to understand why. Why am I in awe of trees?Trees are astounding! Let me share with you, mi niña,...

Children can pretend to be grown-ups in this brilliant book about the jobs chefs do, with press-out play pieces, tabs to pull and wheels to turn. Let's go to work! As toddlers become preschoolers, they love to explore and learn about the world through...

"Readers follow along with a civil engineer as a young girl pretends to be an engineer designing and building a bridge with her father. Includes a glossary of engineering terms and an activity that lets readers practice building skills"--Author: Connie Colwell MillerISBN-10: 1681523213ISBN-13: 9781681523217Publisher:...

Swing the hammer, drive the bulldozer, put up the skyscraper! In this book, readers will meet the construction workers who build buildings, roads, bridges, and more. Aimed at emergent readers, the text also includes vocabulary specific to this community helper's job, along with colorful...

"Pogo Books are published by Jump!"--Copyright page.Author: Karen Latchana KenneyISBN-10: 164128188XISBN-13: 9781641281881Publisher: Pogo BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2019Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.20h x 7.70w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.9Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 500988 / MeteorologistReview Citation(s): Booklist 04/01/2019 pg. 60

Do you avoid cleaning your room? Just imagine cleaning up garbage, crime scenes, or even septic tanks for your job! They may not be glamorous, but these jobs need to be done. Discover more disgusting jobs in this high-interest read for beginning readers.Author: Patrick...

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers to the work software engineers do and the preparation necessary for a computer science career. Includes infographics, an activity, glossary, and index"--Author: R. J. BaileyISBN-10: 1620317192ISBN-13: 9781620317198Publisher: Pogo BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2017Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.10h...

-Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers to the work climate scientists do and the preparation necessary for a career in the field. Includes infographics, an activity, glossary, and index---Author: R. J. BaileyISBN-10: 1620317168ISBN-13: 9781620317167Publisher: Pogo BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2017Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.55lbsSize:...

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early fluent readers to a career in astronomy. Includes infographics, an activity, glossary, and index."--Author: R. J. BaileyISBN-10: 1620317125ISBN-13: 9781620317129Publisher: Pogo BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2017Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.30h x 7.80w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.9Point Value: 0.5Interest...

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 can examine a patient, prescribe medicine, and help you feel better when you are sick? A doctor! Find out how these helpers make your community a better place. Through vivid photos and examples, readers in kindergarten to grade 2 will learn how doctors...

Pop-Up Pals: Trucks is a fun new pop-up board book for toddlers from Priddy Books! This vibrant casebound board book features a different pop-up truck in every spread from a noisy fire truck to an enormous excavator to a busy bus and more. The...

Make your own movie from start to finish with this entertaining, practical choose-your-path nonfiction guide to the world of filmmaking, from the critically acclaimed author of The Lady from the Black Lagoon. Girls belong in the world of filmmaking. While we see them acting...

Movies are fun to watch with your family and friends. Who are the people who create these entertaining escapes? From special effects artists to writers to animal trainers, many people work together to serve the needs of a movie set. Learn about their important...

Hospitals are busy places filled with sick and injured people and their caregivers. Who are the people who keep hospitals running? From schedulers to doctors and nurses to IT staff, many people work together to serve the needs of a hospital. Learn about their...

Hospitals are busy places filled with sick and injured people and their caregivers. Who are the people who keep hospitals running? From schedulers to doctors and nurses to IT staff, many people work together to serve the needs of a hospital. Learn about their...

Movies are fun to watch with your family and friends. Who are the people who create these entertaining escapes? From special effects artists to writers to animal trainers, many people work together to serve the needs of a movie set. Learn about their important...

Zoos are busy places filled with animals and the visitors who love them. Who are the people who keep zoos running? From vets to performers to groundskeepers, many people work together to serve the needs of a zoo. Learn about their important work in...

Zoos are busy places filled with animals and the visitors who love them. Who are the people who keep zoos running? From vets to performers to groundskeepers, many people work together to serve the needs of a zoo. Learn about their important work in...

Airports are busy places with people and things taking off and landing from trips across states, countries, and oceans. Who are the people who keep airports running? From security officers to baggage handlers to gift shop employees, many people work together to serve the...

Airports are busy places with people and things taking off and landing from trips across states, countries, and oceans. Who are the people who keep airports running? From security officers to baggage handlers to gift shop employees, many people work together to serve the...

"A fun interactive book to learn all about cooking." --Kids Book Buzz "The perfect inspiration for anyone looking to uncover their passion." --Logan Guleff, Winner of Season Two Masterchef Junior Discover the joy, creativity, and excitement of grown-up jobs in Mayumi Oono's Little Professional...