Careers - Kids

They sort, load, drive, and walk. They deliver letters and packages right to your home. They are mail carriers! 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...

Keep the peace, protect our communities, and save lives! In this book, readers will meet the brave police officers who put their lives on the line to make sure our families and towns are safe and secure. Aimed at emergent readers, the text also...

Little readers will learn the essentials of the United States Army (how the Army keeps us safe, various jobs, weapons and machinery, and more) through easy-to-read, simple text. Readers will love the exciting full-bleed photographs, bolded glossary terms, and More Facts section. Aligned to...

The Army is one of the largest ground forces in the world. It uses many different vehicles and tools to accomplish missions. Students will discover how the military uses the latest technology to outfit their troops and vehicles for 21st century warfare.Author: Jack DavidISBN-10:...

If you bought something at a store recently, chances are a truck driver delivered it. From small vehicles to big rigs, trucker drivers hit the highways to move furniture, transport cars, and keep America's shelves stocked. But a job behind the wheel has its...

How do journalists get their next big scoop? They get up and go after it! Find out how journalists research their stories and get them ready for publication. Discover what is means to be a good reporter and how to effectively interview a subject....

If you've ever dreamed of traveling the world and getting paid for it, a career as a flight attendant may be for you! Flight attendants help keep passengers comfortable, safe, and informed. Learn all about the training that flight attendants must have--and how much...

Will the next big fashion style feature long skirts or minis? Double breasted suits or casual sports jackets? Fashion buyers help set those trends. They stay on the move searching for the latest styles and traveling to runway shows and designer showrooms. Learn about...

What do bone fragments, pieces of cracked pottery, and crystal skulls have in common? Archaeologists have found them all! Discover how archaeologists research where to dig, what to look for, and how to date and catalog the artifacts they find. Dig up the secrets...

Every structure that touches the ground could benefit from the skills of a geotechnical engineer. Readers will discover how these engineers study rocks, soil, natural processes, and potential hazards to help make the safest, strongest foundations possible. This book introduces key concepts and the...

Children often dream about what they would like to be when they grow up. Diversity of choices for work is explored in this book. I shows children how to make a connection between what they like to do now & what they might like...

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...

While some scientists look to the stars, others look at the ground. Geologists are scientists who study the rocks under our feet, the soil in our gardens, and the many processes that make Earth continuously shape and reshape itself, such as weathering and erosion....

Career planning is an important life lesson for students to learn at an early age.Career Buddies Work the Day! introduces careers to elementary students in a playful and fun way! With the help of Career Buddies: Leah, Danny, Eva, Nate, and Tessa, students will...

When Amber gets injured on the soccer field, she is forced to confront the fears shared by many children-fears of blood, hospitals, and abandonment. During her treatment, Amber encounters nurses who help her overcome her fears. By discovering the good work nurses do, Amber...

Learn all about the careers you could have if you love robots in this fascinating nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read, part of a series that gives readers a sneak peek at how they can turn their passions into careers Do you love robots? Is your...

Looking for a children's book about lawyers? This is it!It's "Take Your Kid to Work Day" and Andrew is beyond excited to go to work with Mama until he realizes that he does not know what Mama does for work. "I am a lawyer...

Linebackers are the leaders of a football team's defense. They lead by example when they lay enormous hits on opposing players. Learn about the toughest, hardest-hitting linebackers in NFL history. Then create your own list!Author: Alexander LoweISBN-10: 172845803XISBN-13: 9781728458038Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2022Pages:...

Running backs like Walter Payton, Emmitt Smith, and Gale Sayers are legendary NFL players. Explore the careers of the NFL's top 10 running backs and use what you learn to create your own G.O.A.T. list.Author: Alexander LoweISBN-10: 1728458021ISBN-13: 9781728458021Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2022Pages:...

From Bart Starr to Tom Brady, read about some of football's greatest superstars. Quarterback is the most important position in sports, and these players mastered it. Explore the top 10, then make your own list.Author: Alexander LoweISBN-10: 1728458013ISBN-13: 9781728458014Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2022Pages:...

Bilingual Books for Babies & Toddlers Is the most exciting time at your house when a fire truck rolls by? FIREFIGHTER brings 25 full-color photos to your fingertips. Each photo has a title beneath it so you'll never be stumped when your child points...

Like many other young children, Lily was unsure what to think when her mother decided to earn a law degree. Now, Lily knows the ropes and is ready to share what to expect out of law school for the child of an enrolled parent....

Learn how the earliest computer software was created, and where the field is headed in the future.Calling All Innovators series introduces students to careers in science and technology. The complex text allows readers (Grades 5-8) to determine the main idea and explain how it...

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...

Looking for a wonderfully engaging STEM children's book that will inspire STEM in your child? Andrew Learns about Engineers is it!When Andrew imagines a new toy to help young kids beat boredom, Daddy congratulates him, "You're like an engineer, kid." So begins the fun...

- Key-word repetition- Close photo-text link- Glossary, IndexAuthor: JoAnn Early MackenISBN-10: 0836836863ISBN-13: 9780836836868Publisher: Gareth Stevens PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/17/2002Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 6.80h x 6.80w x 0.15dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 66393 / Mail Carrier (2003 Edition)

For the child who says, "I want to be a police officer when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a police officer.Police officers help to keep people safe. Did you know that there are many...

★★★ "Yes, We Can!" ★★★The world is such a big place full of different interests, talents and abilities. No matter who you are or where you come from, you can be whatever you want to be.About the AuthorJessica Bennett has had a passion for...

A newborn orangutan is seriously ill with a mysterious stomach ailment. An alligator with an agonizing toothache needs an urgent operation. And a chubby tiger must be put on a diet. It's all in a day's work for a zoo vet Get to Work...

This title provides readers with a compelling overview of underground rescues. Clear text, colorful photos, and helpful diagrams give readers an on-the-job look at what it's like to be a rescue worker.Author: Mark L. LewisISBN-10: 1641857757ISBN-13: 9781641857758Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight:...

This title provides readers with a compelling overview of storm rescues. Clear text, colorful photos, and helpful diagrams give readers an on-the-job look at what it's like to be a rescue worker.Author: Mark L. LewisISBN-10: 1641857749ISBN-13: 9781641857741Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight:...

This title provides readers with a compelling overview of mountain rescues. Clear text, colorful photos, and helpful diagrams give readers an on-the-job look at what it's like to be a rescue worker.Author: Mark L. LewisISBN-10: 1641857730ISBN-13: 9781641857734Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight:...

Our homes, businesses, and other buildings would not exist without the expert craftsmanship of dedicated trade workers. In this book, readers will learn what it is like to work as an elevator mechanic. They will find out what elevator mechanics do each day, what...

Our homes, businesses, and other buildings would not exist without the expert craftsmanship of dedicated trade workers. In this book, readers will learn what it is like to work as a mason. They will find out what masons do each day, what kind of...

Our homes, businesses, and other buildings would not exist without the expert craftsmanship of dedicated trade workers. In this book, readers will learn what it is like to work as a construction equipment operator. They will find out what equipment operators do each day,...

Our homes, businesses, and other buildings would not exist without the expert craftsmanship of dedicated trade workers. In this book, readers will learn what it is like to work as an HVAC technician. They will find out what HVAC technicians do each day, what...

Our homes, businesses, and other buildings would not exist without the expert craftsmanship of dedicated trade workers. In this book, readers will learn what it is like to work as a plumber. They will find out what plumbers do each day, what kind of...

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

It can hardly be overstated how important keeping the power running safely is to our health, economy, and general well-being. Students fascinated by STEM topics who have considered working as an electrician will find this book an indispensable primer. Vetted, government-sourced job statistics and...

The nation's airfields and airports fulfill a crucial role, helping people and products alike get to their destinations. Behind the thousands of flights successfully carried out daily are key employees, such as mechanics and service technicians. Young readers will benefit from this book's methodical...

Buried within the walls and beneath any home, apartment building, office complex, school, or other structure is a complex world of pipes and other systems that make modern life possible. This book introduces, describes, and distinguishes the three related but distinct occupations of plumber,...

Pipelayers make an invaluable contribution to building projects large and small, playing a pivotal role in developing and refurbishing our national infrastructure. This book shows young readers how they can explore this fascinating and fulfilling subset of contracting, building a career from the ground...

Without diesel mechanics, much of the transportation infrastructure in North America would grind to a halt. This book highlights a vital and promising career path for those who are curious about or settled on the automotive arts, and hope to work on buses, construction...

It's never too early for teens to start thinking about their future careers, but planning ahead can be stressful and overwhelming. Whether they want to make their dream job a reality or are unsure what field to pursue, this guide will help teenagers assess...

Twenty step-by-step eco-projects for budding preschool ecologists!Calling all mini eco-warriors and their parents! This fun and exciting book is filled with nature-themed eco-projects for kids. It's a gentle introduction to topical issues in the world today, like climate change, conservation and recycling - ideal...

Are you curious about fire trucks? Firefighting clothes? Hoses and ladders? You're in luck! Firefighter Jim works at the fire department. He knows how to handle all kinds of emergencies. He shows a group of kids how he does his job. Let's hear it...

Simple text and full-color photographs depict children engaged in various activities that make up the scientific process: asking questions, noticing details, drawing what they see, taking notes, measuring, performing experiments, and more. Author: Barbara LehnISBN-10: 0761312986ISBN-13: 9780761312987Publisher: First Avenue Editions (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/1998Pages: 32Format:...

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...

Discover all the out-of-this-world ways babies of today can become astronauts of the future Ground Control to Major Baby: Could you be an astronaut?Does baby have what it takes to become an astronaut? That's an affirmative, Houston Discover all the incredible ways that prove...

A career as a lawyer is an exciting one But do you really know what it takes to become one? This book takes you inside the career and shows you the day and the life of a lawyer. Inside you'll learn what they do,...