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Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Educational & careers guidance
Describes some of the different kinds of vehicles that workers
drive.
Dentists keep our teeth healthy. Learn about a dentist's tools,
workplace, and role in the community.
Cinderstella is a story about a girl who would much rather go to
space than meet a prince. Stella has plans of her own for a happily
ever after, which don't involve being a princess. She'd rather be
an astronaut! A modern retelling of a beloved fairy-tale, this is a
subtle and subversive tale about girl power. A 'Note to Readers' by
the authors talks about encouraging girls in science, technology,
engineering and maths (STEM) fields. Ages 4-8.
Welcome to the Computer Game Development & Animation field! If
you are interested in a career as a computer gaming field, you've
come to the right book. So what exactly do these people do on the
job, day in and day out? What kind of skills and educational
background do you need to succeed in these fields? How much can you
expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various
fields? Is this even the right career path for you? How do you
avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answer
these questions and more. This book, which includes interviews with
professionals in the field, covers the following areas of this
field that have proven to be stable, lucrative, and growing
professions. Artist/Animator Producer Sound Designer Video Game
Designer Video Game Developer Video Game Tester Writer
Librarians shows readers how librarians help their communities and
how readers themselves can enjoy libraries. Vivid photographs and
easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features
include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making
Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the
book give readers access to book-specific resources to further
their learning.
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 engineering design
process with interesting examples from the field. A hands-on
activity and a design challenge engage readers in engineering
action.
Do you take things apart and put them back together just for fun?
Do you dream of drone fleets and robot warriors? Does the idea of
designing and building robots sound intriguing? If the answer is
yes, it's time to start plotting a career in robotics! Developed by
Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this nonfiction book
focuses on STEM topics and builds reading skills. It includes
essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and
table of contents. The intriguing sidebars, fascinating images, and
detailed Reader's Guide prompt students to connect back to the
text. The Think Link and Dig Deeper sections develop students'
higher-order thinking skills. The Check It Out! section includes
suggested books, videos, and websites for further reading. Aligned
with state standards, this title features complex and rigorous
content appropriate for students preparing for college and career
readiness.
Little readers will learn all about what school principals do,
where they work, and why they are important in our communities.
Very simple text combined with correlating and colorful images will
both inform and strengthen reading skills. Aligned to Common Core
Standards and correlated to state standards
Welcome to the air transportation field! If you are interested in a
career in air transportation, you've come to the right book. What
exactly do these people do on the job every day? What kind of
skills and educational background do you need to succeed in this
field? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and
cons of these various professions? Is this the right career path
for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book
can help you answer these questions and more. Air Transportation
Professionals: A Practical Career Guide, which includes interviews
with professionals in this field which has proven to be a stable,
lucrative, and growing profession. Pilot, co-pilot Air Traffic
Controller Aircraft and Avionics Mechanic Airport Manager
Transportation Security Screener Airfield Operations Specialist
Aeronautical Engineer Flight Attendant
Welcome to the real estate field! If you are interested in a career
in real estate, you've come to the right book. What exactly do
these people do on the job every day? What kind of skills and
educational background do you need to succeed in this field? How
much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of
these various professions? Is this the right career path for you?
How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help
you answer these questions and more. Real estate agents Real estate
brokers Real estate property managers Real estate transaction
coordinators Showing assistants Real estate marketing specialists
Real estate appraisers
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