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Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Educational & careers guidance > General
This picture book teaches students all about the many important
people who work in the city. Featuring engaging images and simple,
repetitive phrases, students will be eager to develop their early
literacy skills with this engaging text that aligns to the National
Council for the Social Studies and other state standards.
Teens don't often realize that their daydreams can be transformed
into real accomplishments. If they take those dreams seriously, and
turn thoughts into action, even some of the wildest notions can
become reality. Reaching Your Goals: The Ultimate Teen Guide show
readers how important setting goals can be to accomplishing
whatever they want to. Through the use of "No Sweat Quizzes" and
other unique methods, such as creative visualization and
affirmations, Anne Courtright provides teens with the tools to help
them achieve not only short-term goals but to realize their
greatest potential. Filled with commentary from notable figures in
sports, music, film, and business, this book also shows teens how
to turn failures into positive stepping-stones to future success.
Through examples, activities, and sample action plans, Reaching
Your Goals: The Ultimate Teen Guide will help teens map their own
paths to success, both in school and life.
Police officers keep us safe. Learn about a police officer s tools,
workplace, and role in the community."
An essential resource offering career insight and practical advice
from industry-leading sports professionals. In So You Want to Work
in Sports, K. P. Wee has gathered invaluable first-hand
perspectives from sports industry leaders with decades of
experience in a range of fields, including broadcasting, sports
management, journalism, scouting, marketing, analytics, and more.
These seasoned professionals share their stories of how they got
started in sports and the lessons they learned along the way. Wee
shares how veteran sports radio reporter Ted Sobel deals with
emotional athletes after a difficult loss; what broadcasters Chris
King, Jeff Levering, and Steve Granado have to say about working in
play-by-play; what advice Kris Budden has for conducting a quality
interview; how respected baseball executive Andy Dolich got to
where he is today, and more. Full of tips, advice, and inspiration
for those wanting to gain a foothold in the competitive sports
industry, So You Want to Work in Sports is an indispensable
resource for students and young professionals alike.
This picture book teaches students all about the many important
people who work hard to take care of them. Featuring engaging
images and simple, repetitive phrases, students will be eager to
develop their early literacy skills with this engaging text that
aligns to the National Council for the Social Studies and other
state standards.
What do you think of when you hear the word 'hero'? Is it the wall-climbing, cape-wearing, villain-fighter you see in comics and films?
Heroes can actually come in all forms, shapes and sizes.
Some cook for the hungry. Some nurse the poorly back to health. Others raise money for important causes. From small acts of kindness to inventions that have saved the lives of hundreds of people, every person in this book has found their passion - or their superpower. No matter how big or small it might be, your power can be used to change the world for the better too.
So put away the cape, climb down from that wall and discover how ordinary people can still do extraordinary things and become heroes.
Written by Ben Brooks, the bestselling author of the Dare to Be Different books, and paired with vibrant comic-style illustrations throughout, this is the perfect guide for the budding superhero in your life!
Animal trainers care for many different types of animals! Children
will explore some of the methods that trainers use, such as
affection bonding and classical and operant conditioning, while
gaining an understanding of animal instincts and animal
rehabilitation. Readers will learn about the variety of animals
that trainers work with, and are encouraged to find an area of
study to focus on if they want to become an animal trainer. With
Time For Kids content, informational text, engaging images, and
interesting facts, readers will be intrigued as they read through
this fascinating title. This book also includes text features such
as a table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as resources
such as an interview with a real-life animal trainer, a
bibliography, and a list of websites for learning more about this
fascinating career.
A motivational and hopeful school handbook for students navigating
uncertain times, by the nation's Head Teacher, Matthew Burton.
'You're now at secondary school - you've settled in, made some friends,
possibly a few enemies and you know the subjects you like and the ones
you loathe. Added to that, you've just managed to survive the most
BONKERS year ever - a pandemic, no school, exam chaos - whhhhat. Are
you feeling a little frazzled? Like you can't be bothered? That
everything is just pointless? We all feel like that from time to time.
But there are things you can do to get back your mojo, find a bit of
hope and get back on track.'
Whether facing assessments, a big change or having to make up for lost
time, Head Teacher Matthew Burton is here to help students get
motivated again.
From ways to manage the tough times and solve even the biggest
problems, to skills for beating school stress and tapping into your
potential, this is the one-stop guide for kids who are in need of a bit
of hope, some soothing words of advice and a good old pep talk to get
them going in school again.
Whatever it is that young people are worried about, this book is
crammed with advice so that though things at school might seem really
hard, they will soon be back on track and raring to go.
A fun and imaginative guide to futurist STEAM careers that will
inspire middle-grade readers to dream big and envision a better
world. From chemistry and climatology to robotics and the arts,
Jobs of the Future imagines professions that may one day be
essential to preserving and improving life on Earth. Become a
"plastics fisherman" and save the oceans from pollution! Or be a
"cloud hunter" and help to slow global warming! Whatever their
passion, children will discover a world of possibility in this
colorful and inspiring guide to a wide range of futuristic careers.
Nurses keep us healthy. Learn about a nurse's tools, workplace, and
role in the community.
Careers in Human Services are on the rise and expected to boom with
opportunity. Workers that deal directly with people are required
every day to provide work or assistance to individuals and
families. If working and communicating with people appeals to you,
this book will help you pick and choose from a wide variety of
well-paying, specialized jobs in areas of personal care, consumer
services, counseling, mental health, and community services. Find
out what path you need to follow in education and training to reach
your dream job.
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