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Careers That Save Lives: Police Officer (Hardcover, Illustrated edition): Louise Spilsbury Careers That Save Lives: Police Officer (Hardcover, Illustrated edition)
Louise Spilsbury
R556 Discovery Miles 5 560 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Discover how brave men and women keep our streets safe in Police Officer. This book explores how people enter the police force, the training they undertake to perform their job, the characteristics they need and the risks and rewards of their life-changing work. The book includes advice for children who wish to be a police officer, and explores whether they are likely to be suited to the job. What are the careers that make a difference to other people and improve or save their lives? Careers That Save Lives explores the world of jobs that save or change lives, offering readers an in-depth look at these worthwhile and fulfilling roles. The series invites children to consider why each job is so important and what characteristics people might need to carry it out. An interesting and reflective career series for children aged 9+.

If I Were a Park Ranger (Paperback): Catherine Stier If I Were a Park Ranger (Paperback)
Catherine Stier; Illustrated by Patrick Corrigan
R246 R229 Discovery Miles 2 290 Save R17 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Food Workers During Covid-19 (Hardcover): Robin Johnson Food Workers During Covid-19 (Hardcover)
Robin Johnson
R683 R189 Discovery Miles 1 890 Save R494 (72%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Many of us have been able to stay home to keep safe in the COVID-19 pandemic. This book shows how this would not be possible without food workers continuing to work to farm and produce our food, deliver it by truck, sell it to us in stores, and make sure everything is clean.

Marketing Professionals - A Practical Career Guide (Paperback): Kezia Endsley Marketing Professionals - A Practical Career Guide (Paperback)
Kezia Endsley
R904 Discovery Miles 9 040 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Welcome to the marketing field! If you are interested in a career as a marketing professional, 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. Marketing Professionals: A Practical Career Guide includes interviews with marketing professionals. This book covers the following job areas in marketing: Digital marketing SEO (search engine optimization) and web analytics Social media marketing Graphic design Brand management Product marketing

Medical Technicians - A Practical Career Guide (Paperback): Kezia Endsley Medical Technicians - A Practical Career Guide (Paperback)
Kezia Endsley
R900 Discovery Miles 9 000 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Welcome to the medical technician field! If you are interested in a career as a medical technician, 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. Medical Technicians: A Practical Career Guide, which includes interviews with professionals in this field book covers the following medical technician careers. Cardiovascular Technologists (ECG or EKG Technicians) Nuclear Medicine Technologists Phlebotomy Technicians Laboratory Technicians Surgical Technologists Radiologic Technologists (x-ray, MRI, and CT Technicians)

Sebastian Creates A Sock Company (Hardcover): Erica Swallow Sebastian Creates A Sock Company (Hardcover)
Erica Swallow; Illustrated by Li Zeng
R636 Discovery Miles 6 360 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Workers in My City (Paperback, 2nd edition): Sharon Coan Workers in My City (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Sharon Coan
R238 R215 Discovery Miles 2 150 Save R23 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

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.

Reaching Your Goals - The Ultimate Teen Guide (Hardcover): Anne Courtright Reaching Your Goals - The Ultimate Teen Guide (Hardcover)
Anne Courtright; Illustrated by Peg Raasch
R1,645 Discovery Miles 16 450 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

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.

Jump into Jobs: Working with Animals (Paperback, Illustrated edition): Kay Barnham Jump into Jobs: Working with Animals (Paperback, Illustrated edition)
Kay Barnham; Illustrated by Jennifer Naalchigar
R250 R223 Discovery Miles 2 230 Save R27 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

A fun and magical tour of the world of working with animals, with Billie and their very silly pet cat, Mia! Does your child love animals? Do they think that they might want to work with animals one day when they are grown up? Help your child to find out about all sorts of animal-related jobs that people do. Billie has a very special dressing up box. When they choose an outfit from the box, they are whisked away to meet all sorts of people doing all kinds of amazing job. In Working with Animals, Billie and Mia meet a vet, a mounted police officer, an ornithologist, a bee keeper, a wildlife film-maker, a zoologist and many more. Together, they find out lots of interesting things about the STEM skills these people use to do their jobs. (And be sure to take a close look to see what naughty and silly things Mia gets up to in the funny illustrations.) Jump into Jobs is no ordinary science careers series. It's designed to help young children to think not only about the job that they might want to do in the future, but to be inspired by the world of work that is happening all around them. Each book concludes with a spread to encourage children to research the topic further through fun activities. The series is perfect for children aged 5 and up who are interested in what adults do all day and as part of a well rounded PSHE and Science curriculum. Title in the series: Working with Animals Working in Space Working Underwater Working with Weather

Childcare Professionals - A Practical Career Guide (Paperback): Tracy Brown Hamilton Childcare Professionals - A Practical Career Guide (Paperback)
Tracy Brown Hamilton
R898 Discovery Miles 8 980 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Welcome to the childcare field! If you are interested in a career as a social worker, 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. Chidcare Professionals: A Practical Career Guide, which includes interviews with professionals in this field which has proven to be a stable, lucrative, and growing profession. * Day care provider * Day care owner * Nanny * Preschool teacher * Teaching assistant

Asteroid Hunters (Paperback): Ruth Owen Asteroid Hunters (Paperback)
Ruth Owen
R243 R221 Discovery Miles 2 210 Save R22 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Social Workers - A Practical Career Guide (Paperback): Tracy Brown Hamilton Social Workers - A Practical Career Guide (Paperback)
Tracy Brown Hamilton
R900 Discovery Miles 9 000 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Welcome to the social worker's field! If you are interested in a career as a social worker, 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. Social Workers: A Practical Career Guide, which includes interviews with professionals in this field which has proven to be a stable, lucrative, and growing profession.

All in a Day's Work: ER Doctor (Paperback, 2nd edition): Diana Herweck All in a Day's Work: ER Doctor (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Diana Herweck
R349 R320 Discovery Miles 3 200 Save R29 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Discover the various responsibilities of an emergency room doctor in this enlightening nonfiction book. Readers will learn about the hard work and dedication it takes to have a career as an ER doctor and what a typical day is like in the emergency room. From medical school to residency, children will learn all about the steps it takes to get involved in this profession. This engaging title features vivid photos and helpful charts and diagrams in conjunction with informational text featuring Time For Kids content to delight, inform, and encourage children from beginning to end. This book also includes text features such as a table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as resources like an interview with a real-life ER doctor, a bibliography, a list of useful websites for learning more about this profession. Keep students reading from cover to cover this high-interest book!

The Careers Handbook: The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Future (Paperback): Dk The Careers Handbook: The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Future (Paperback)
Dk
R492 R457 Discovery Miles 4 570 Save R35 (7%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

From creating life-saving vaccines to developing the most incredible computer games, this job guide features hundreds of careers, including trending opportunities. Do you have a passion but can't work out how to make a career out of it? Do you want to change your career but don't know where to start? Are you worried about career development? Or are you overwhelmed by so much advice you are lost in a sea of information? You're not the only one - and The Careers Handbook is here to steer you in the right direction. This indispensable guide is ideal for teenagers and newly qualified graduates. Career counsellors will also find this a trustworthy companion for helping students with their future career planning. So, whether you want to become a nurse or home decorator, a chef or cyber-security analyst (or you simply have no idea!) this book is your ultimate source. Concise and combining a user-friendly approach with a bold, graphic design, The Careers Handbook is like having your very own career coach

Substance Abuse Counselors - A Practical Career Guide (Paperback): Tracy Brown Hamilton Substance Abuse Counselors - A Practical Career Guide (Paperback)
Tracy Brown Hamilton
R898 Discovery Miles 8 980 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Welcome to the substance abuse counselor field! If you are interested in a career as a substance abuse counselor, 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. Substance Abuse Counselors: A Practical Career Guide includes interviews with substance abuse counselors.

Police Officers Help (Our Community Helpers) (Paperback): Gail Saunders-Smith Police Officers Help (Our Community Helpers) (Paperback)
Gail Saunders-Smith; Dee Ready
R185 R169 Discovery Miles 1 690 Save R16 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Police officers keep us safe. Learn about a police officer s tools, workplace, and role in the community."

Meet My Neighbor The Fire Fighter (Paperback): Marc Crabtree Meet My Neighbor The Fire Fighter (Paperback)
Marc Crabtree
R223 R209 Discovery Miles 2 090 Save R14 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In this engaging new title, readers follow firefighter Ruth Lancashire during a day at the fire station. Action-filled photographs and accessible text introduce readers to the tools firefighters use to fight fires and how firefighters help keep our communities safe.

Workers Who Take Care of Me (Paperback, 2nd edition): Sharon Coan Workers Who Take Care of Me (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Sharon Coan
R238 R215 Discovery Miles 2 150 Save R23 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

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.

Careers - The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Future (Paperback): Dk Careers - The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Future (Paperback)
Dk
R592 R537 Discovery Miles 5 370 Save R55 (9%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Digital Communications Professionals - A Practical Career Guide (Paperback): Kezia Endsley Digital Communications Professionals - A Practical Career Guide (Paperback)
Kezia Endsley
R901 Discovery Miles 9 010 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Welcome to the digital communications field! If you are interested in a career in digital communications, 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 this field? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various professions? 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. Digital Communications Professionals: A Practical Career Guide, 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. Digital media/content creation specialists Digital advertising and marketing professionals Social media specialists SEO (search engine optimization) and web analytics specialists Podcasters

Dangerous Catch! Deep Sea Fishers (Paperback, 2nd edition): J.B. Caverty Dangerous Catch! Deep Sea Fishers (Paperback, 2nd edition)
J.B. Caverty
R346 R317 Discovery Miles 3 170 Save R29 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Learn what it takes to work in the exciting and unique profession of deep-sea fishing! Readers will learn about techniques for fishing, the equipment and gear that fishermen use, the various members of a fishing boat's crew, the effects of overfishing, the cycle of sustainability, and more! Through bright images, charts and graphs, and informational text featuring Time For Kids content, this nonfiction book provides readers with enlightening facts about what it takes to work as a deep-sea fisherman. 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 deep-sea fisher, a bibliography, and a list of websites for learning more about this interesting career.

Mathematicians and Statisticians - A Practical Career Guide (Paperback): Kezia Endsley Mathematicians and Statisticians - A Practical Career Guide (Paperback)
Kezia Endsley
R901 Discovery Miles 9 010 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Welcome to the mathematics and statistics field! If you are interested in a career in mathematics or statistics, 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 this field? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various professions? 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. Mathematicians and Statisticians: A Practical Career Guide, 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. Statisticians College Math Professors Actuaries Research Analysts Economists

I Want to Be... - A Gutsy Girls' ABC (Board book): Farida Zaman I Want to Be... - A Gutsy Girls' ABC (Board book)
Farida Zaman
R257 R237 Discovery Miles 2 370 Save R20 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Criminal Justice Professionals - A Practical Career Guide (Paperback): Kezia Endsley Criminal Justice Professionals - A Practical Career Guide (Paperback)
Kezia Endsley
R901 Discovery Miles 9 010 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Welcome to the criminal justice field! If you are interested in a career in criminal justice, 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 this field? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various professions? 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. Criminal Justice Professionals: A Practical Career Guide, 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. Security guards/officers Nail technician Correctional officers Beautician Parole/probation officers Makeup artist Police officers/detectives Criminal court prosecutors/judges

City Workers During Covid-19 (Hardcover): Robin Johnson City Workers During Covid-19 (Hardcover)
Robin Johnson
R403 R189 Discovery Miles 1 890 Save R214 (53%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

We see city workers every day. They deliver the mail, collect garbage, clean public places, and teach at school. This book shows how the COVID-19 pandemic made everyone realize just how much we rely on these workers to keep our daily lives running smoothly--and safely!

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