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Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2011]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
Uses hands-on activities to present information about dinosaurs and to show how paleontologists study the prehistoric creatures.
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
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 manager. They will find out what managers do each day, what kind of education is required to become a manager, and much more. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
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 carpenter. They will find out what carpenters do each day, what kind of education is required to become a carpenter, and much more. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.
4) Be a mason
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
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.
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Dancing can be an exciting and fulfilling career, but it takes more than talent to succeed. Get the inside scoop with this detailed guide, which includes tips on education, technique, and more. Profiles of working dancers help bring the career to life.
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2005.
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes seven careers involving working with animals, including work as an animal groomer, animal shelter worker, marine biologist, riding instructor, veterinarian, veterinary technician, and zookeeper.
8) Be a plumber
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
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 education is required to become a plumber, and much more. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.
11) Geologists
Author
Series
Publisher
Smart Apple Media
Pub. Date
2004.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
Pub. Date
2009.
Physical Desc
63 pages, 17 unnumbered pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Extreme scientists battle some of the Earth's most intense conditions, from hurricanes to caves to the crowns of towering redwoods, in order to save lives, preserve species, and help us to better understand the way our planet works.
14) Potter
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
32 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This book provides a peek into the career of a potter. It covers the history behind the career, the process for creating pottery, and what experience is needed to become a master of the craft. Aligned with curriculum standards, this book also highlight key 21st Century content including global awareness, business literacy, and learning and innovation skills. Hands-on activities encourage creative and design thinking. Book includes a table of contents,...
15) Blacksmith
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
32 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This book provides a peek into the career of a blacksmith. It covers the history behind the career, the process for forging, and what experience is needed to become a master of the craft. Aligned with curriculum standards, this book also highlight key 21st Century content including global awareness, business literacy, and learning and innovation skills. Hands-on activities encourage creative and design thinking. Book includes a table of contents,...
16) Leatherworker
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
This book provides a peek into the career of a leatherworker. It covers the history behind the career, the process for making leather products, and what experience is needed to become a master of the craft. Aligned with curriculum standards, this book also highlight key 21st Century content including global awareness, business literacy, and learning and innovation skills. Hands-on activities encourage creative and design thinking.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[1999]
Physical Desc
112 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Outlines the careers of twelve people who work in law enforcement, in the legal profession, and for the courts, including a private investigator, paralegal, and law librarian.
18) Forming a band
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2004]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Farrar Straus Giroux
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xx, 203 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"Bursting with practical tips and tricks, such as creating actual story-finding maps of your neighborhood, this book will help you build confidence and establish good writing habits as you learn to use a journal to snoop out plots full of action and emotion about yourself, your family, your friends, your neighbors, and your pets. As Jack shows you hot to shape your rough ideas, organize plots, and polish drafts to shiny perfection, he also shares...
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