Wil Mara

An introduction to the geography, history, government, economy, culture, and peoples of Singapore.

Describes the geography, history, government, economy, and culture of Poland.

"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 kind of education is required to become an elevator mechanic, and much more"--

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, what kind of education is required to become an equipment operator, and much more. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter....

"Explore the life of a colonial silversmith and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life, responsibilities, and social practices during that time"--Provided by publisher.

Find out what it takes to succeed with a career in the building trades, from the education and character traits necessary to get started to the potential hazards and daily tasks related to these jobs. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included. -- back cover.

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 electrician. They will find out what electricians do each day, what kind of education is required to become an electrician, and much more. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the iguana lizard.

"Explore the life of a colonial innkeeper and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life, responsibilities, and social practices during that time"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the life and work of Thurgood Marshall, a civil rights advocate who later became the first African American Supreme Court justice.