Careers - Kids

Welcome to the wonderful world of teachers! Did you know that teachers use many different tools to help students learn and grow? In this book, we'll take a closer look at some of those tools and how they're used. The words we've chosen are...

Whether on the ground, in the air, or across the water, transportation workers make it possible for people and goods to travel efficiently. Bus drivers, airline pilots, locomotive engineers, and ship captains help people get from place to place. They deliver supplies to places...

Readers follow along on a day in the life of a kindergarten teacher as a young boy pretends to be a teacher while playing school with his sister. Includes a glossary and an activity that lets readers practice teaching skills.Author: Connie Colwell MillerISBN-10: 1681523191ISBN-13:...

"Readers follow along on a day in the life of a carpenter as a young girl pretends to be a carpenter while building a cardboard-box fort in the backyard with her brother. Includes a glossary of construction terms and an activity that lets readers...

Twins Lucy and Liam pretend to be firefighters after school and show what it's like to be a professional firefighter. Includes hands-on activity and glossary of firefighting terms.Author: Connie Colwell MillerISBN-10: 1622433629ISBN-13: 9781622433629Publisher: Amicus IllustratedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2016Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.00h x 8.90w x...

Readers follow along on a day in the life of a police officer as a young girl pretends to be a law enforcement officer while on a walk with her dad. Includes a glossary and an activity.Author: Connie Colwell MillerISBN-10: 1681523183ISBN-13: 9781681523187Publisher: Amicus IllustratedLanguage:...

Readers follow along with an over-the-road truck driver as a young boy pretends to be a semi-truck driver hauling a load of oranges from a Florida orchard to a store across the country. Includes a glossary of truck-driving terms and an activity that lets...

Readers follow along on a day in the life of a librarian as a young girl pretends that the family den is a public library. Includes a glossary of library terms and a library scavenger hunt activity.Author: Connie Colwell MillerISBN-10: 1681523175ISBN-13: 9781681523170Publisher: Amicus IllustratedLanguage:...

Sweet Life highlights the rich, creamy, crave-worthy ice cream that is dipped, topped, syruped, and sprinkled to perfection. There are hundreds of interesting and unique flavors to choose from. But who thinks of those flavors, and how are they made? Where did the first...

Real kids make a real difference in their communities in this vibrantly photographed chronicle by George Ancona. George Ancona celebrates the joy of kids giving back. In one after-school program, middle-school students mentor and tutor younger children. Via a special partnership, schoolchildren help professionals...

A Coloring book for girls aged 5-10 full of inspiring career choices. Help your child imagine a future where they can change the world.Book features: 58 pages to color by children's book illustrator Vaughan Duck 27 inspiring careers to consider Heaps of fun facts...

The purpose of the book is to teach our young citizens the importance of being safe and knowing what to do in case of an emergency. We've found that early-childhood safety lessons go a long way as our young citizens grow and get older....

What do you want to be when you grow up? Do you what to fight crime as a police officer, or save lives as a paramedic? Maybe you could look after animals and be a vet, or rescue people from fires as a firefighter!...

What do you want to be when you grow up? Do you what to fight crime as a police officer, or save lives as a paramedic? Maybe you could look after animals and be a vet, or rescue people from fires as a firefighter!...

What do you want to be when you grow up? Do you what to fight crime as a police officer, or save lives as a paramedic? Maybe you could look after animals and be a vet, or rescue people from fires as a firefighter!...

What do you want to be when you grow up? Do you what to fight crime as a police officer, or save lives as a paramedic? Maybe you could look after animals and be a vet, or rescue people from fires as a firefighter!...

What do you want to be when you grow up? Do you what to fight crime as a police officer, or save lives as a paramedic? Maybe you could look after animals and be a vet, or rescue people from fires as a firefighter!...

This title examines the remarkable life of J. K. Rowling. Readers will learn about Rowling's family background, childhood, education, and work as the world-famous author of the Harry Potter series. Color photos, detailed maps, and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a...

The bomb squad technician must quickly and carefully defuse the bomb before the timer reaches zero and the bomb explodes. If the technician fails, the building will blow up and people will be injured or killed. This title introduces readers to the dangers bomb...

More people are watching esports than ever before. But who works in this booming industry? Meet the people who make, play, and report on competitive gaming and learn how they make esports possible.Author: Heather E. SchwartzISBN-10: 8765602900ISBN-13: 9798765602904Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2023Pages: 32Format:...

Discover the amazing people that work when you're fast asleep in this large-format board book with easy-to-lift flaps on every page! There are all kinds of people that work during the night-time, from bakers to doctors, train drivers to road workers, and out at...

Embark on an exciting journey to explore the fascinating world of law and discover what it takes to become a lawyer! Dive into the captivating stories of famous lawyers and landmark cases that have shaped history. Gain an understanding of the legal system and...

This compelling new series for the middle school reader is designed to appeal to the thrill-seeker in all of us. Each book includes information about a different extreme career, with a focus on safety and training. Readers will learn what it takes to get...

Get in the game and use clues on the clotheslines to identify a slew of sports. Catchy rhymes and visual cues introduce young readers to sports in this companion to Clothesline Clues to Jobs People Do. The clues in each lively verse can be...

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a multimedia artist and animator. 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...

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as an electrician. 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....

Do you love watching race cars? Then maybe you can get a job making them go faster. There are more jobs for gearheads than you probably ever realized. From classic car restorer to motorcycle designer, readers will learn about various STEM and STEAM for...

The ultimate empowering gift for kids 4 to 8 years old! Featuring 10 empowering hardcover easy readers, this treasury shares 100 tales about extraordinary women and girls from all around the world. To create the Little Library, Rebel Girls has chosen 100 stories from...

Imagine what a wonderful thing it is to be a kid figuring out what they will become after they grow up!​​​​​​​In this hilarious book, Dona tells you what she thinks an author career means. She examines the actions of her mommy, who is an...

Meteorologists predict the weather! They learn to study conditions to forecast storms and warn people in the path. They may work on TV, in government organizations, and more! This leveled title introduces young readers to the work of meteorologists, including their daily tasks, the...

Chemistry is all around us! In this title, young readers will explore how chemists study this important science. Leveled text explores where chemists work, what they research, and the tools they use to be successful. The final chapter invites readers to consider a career...

Astronomers study the planets, stars, and other objects of space. They peer into galaxies and track asteroids. In this low-level title, young readers will explore the ins and outs of this fascinating STEM career. Leveled text and on-the-job photos introduce the daily tasks of...

Embark on an adventure through the captivating world of leadership, politics, and the role of a president! This extraordinary book empowers young readers on a journey that demystifies the intricate and fascinating world of American politics. The pages of this book come alive, unveiling...

This how-to book provides readers with information they need to get started on a career in catering. Included are the history and cultural significance of catering; kitchen tools, terms, and techniques; how to become a caterer; and career paths in catering. Step-by-step recipes help...

This how-to book provides readers with information they need to get started on a career in baking. Included are the history and cultural significance of breads; baking tools, terms, and techniques; how to become a baker; and career paths in baking. Step-by-step recipes help...

This how-to book provides readers with information they need to get started on a career in dessert decorating. Included are the history and cultural significance of frosting and icing; kitchen tools, terms, and techniques; how to become a dessert decorator; and career paths in...

Are you a girl or young woman aged 13-18? If so, this book is for you Amanda Stent and Philip Lewis have written a gentle, friendly and comprehensive introduction to computer science. Each chapter covers one area of computer science and includes: examples of...

My Mummy is a Lawyer is a tribute to lawyer mums everywhere. It explores the different kinds of work lawyers do using concepts little ones can understand. In-house lawyers, tech lawyers, IP lawyers, litigators, family lawyers, personal injury lawyers, lawyers who contract and lawyers...

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...

The hairstylist makes some careful snips. Now the customer has a whole new look! This engaging title explores the skillful work of hairstylists in salons, at events, and even backstage! Leveled text combines with bright photos to give readers an inside look of these...

Do you have dreams that others feel are not for you? This book shares that story of Jabari and how he was able to make his dream come true as a Scientist. Even when he was faced with an obstacle, he and his family...

Follow scientists into the field! Young animal lovers will learn about a science career right up their alley. Emerging ecologists will see how they can harness their inquisitive natures everywhere from the Antarctic ice to the most densely populated city block. Help foster a...

Learn all about the cool jobs you could have if you love fashion in this nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series that gives readers a sneak peek at how they can turn their passions into careers Do you love fashion and...

Using clear text and large, full color photographs and graphics, this title explores the world of the police detective. Readers will learn how detectives investigate and gather evidence for a variety of misdemeanors and felonies, from narcotics and street crimes to white-collar crime and...

We can thank modern plumbing and sewage systems for the comfort and convenience of having water when and where we want it. Most importantly, we can thank them for indoor toilets. Clean, flowing water is something many of us take for granted until a...

Girls have the right to play football, wear blue, and aspire to be president! Boys can learn ballet, like hugs and cry when they're sad. A funny, beautifully illustrated and heartwarming list of the rights of boys and girls, presented as a flipbook to...

In colonial times, everything was made from natural materials such as wood. Tools, furniture, containers, building materials, wheels, and carriages were all crafted by expert artisans such as the cooper, carpenter, wheelwright, and the tradesmen who built houses. In The Woodworkers, children will learn...

What is it like to be a firefighter? Follow Kate the firefighter as she reveals life at the fire station and all the different trucks, equipment, and tools her team uses to keep us safe!Author: Lisa HarkraderISBN-10: 1649966733ISBN-13: 9781649966735Publisher: Sequoia Kids MediaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2021Pages:...

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...

Join our friendly team of astronauts as they prepare for lift-off. Explore the wonders of space travel--from rocket launchers to zero gravity. Discover all about the powerful telescopes that help scientists uncover the mysteries of the universe and take a glimpse at some of...