So you want to be a pop star. Where do you find a band? How do you get a gig? What's recording all about? And most important - do you look cool? It's all in this book. Get the facts. Then read the story 'The Stormers' and find out what happens when pride gets in the way of making great music. This fantastic book features an exciting combination of both fiction and non-fiction. The non-fiction section enables readers to engage with the subject matter, using dramatic illustrations and bite-sized texts. The beautifully illustrated fiction story appears in two formats - short, simple texts for more able readers and an illustrated 'speech bubble' version of the same story, for those who are really struggling. Part of the Trailblazers series, this book is brilliant for keeping reluctant readers engaged.

Find out about the work of police officers all around the world, from a typical day, to the equipment they use and why their work is important. For children following Book Bands, it is suitable for children reading at band 10: white. The Info Buzz series, for age 5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking, and teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online.

Find out about the work of doctors who work in surgeries and hospitals, including what happens at a check-up, the instruments a doctor uses and the work of specialists. For children following Book Bands, it is suitable for children reading at band 10, white.

The Info Buzz series, for age 5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking and teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online.

Cause, Effect and Chaos! explores the relationship between things, their actions and reactions, and what happens when processes don't go according to plan. From the unfortunate to the truly catastrophic, discover how things work in the world and beyond. Each spread follows a narrative chain with fun illustrations and arrows leading the reader through a different action, process or phenomenon. This highly visual approach, with simple text, makes it the perfect series for imparting STEM and geography concepts.

Based on Eric Schlosser's bestselling Fast Food Nation, this is the shocking truth about the fast food industry - how it all began, its success, what fast food actually is, what goes on in the slaughterhouses, meatpacking factories and flavour labs, global advertising, merchandising in UK schools, mass production and the exploitation of young workers in the thousands of fast-food outlets throughout the world. It also takes a look at the effects on the environment and the highly topical issue of obesity. Meticulously researched, lively and informative, with first-hand accounts and quotes from children and young people, Eric Schlosser presents the facts in such a way that allows readers to make up their own minds about the incredible fast food phenomenon.

Your prescription for a thriving career in medicine!

Careers in medicine are tremendously rewarding; they're also fiercely competitive. In order to compete, you need to begin with a clear plan: What will you specialize in? Where will you go to med school? How will you finance it?

"Careers in Medicine" has the answers. Here, you'll discover all the information you need to find a satisfying and secure job doing what you love. Whether your interests lie in emergency work, private practice, or caring for the elderly, this guide will help you: Clearly understand your various career options Key in on the specialty most suited for you--from pediatrics to geriatrics to osteopathy Know what to expect when you start out Find the education and training you'll need to stay ahead of the competition Familiarize yourself with current salaries, benefits, and the best job prospects

The words you use to express yourself say more about you than you realize. This is especially true in a job interview. Yet when it comes to interviews many job seekers feel nervous and tongue-tied. What they need are ready-to-use phrases to show they have the skills and experience to excel in the position. In Perfect Phrases for the Perfect Interview, job seekers get hundreds of precise answers to the questions they are sure to be asked. The author of Boost Your Interview IQ, Carole Martin provides job seekers with hundreds of ready-to-use and exact phrases that will give them the edge over their competition. Using her experience as a career consultant, she gives readers the answers that hiring managers want to hear. Job seekers will receive the best answers to a wide range of questions, including:* icebreaker questions and questions about previous experience* questions employers ask about the specific skills they want in a new hire, such as the willingness to take initiative, the experience to solve complex problems, and the ability to work with others* the tough questions-like getting fired from a previous job or having a poor relationship with your boss-that are sure to come up* job-specific questions for positions found in most industries, such as sales, finance, customer support, administrative, and other common areas* questions that are asked specifically during interviews for management positionsReaders also receive exercises and resources to help job seekers further prepare for their big day. Throughout the book, Martin discusses words to avoid and provides proven tips on showing how you are the best candidate for the job. The precise words and phrases in this book become a secret weapon that any job seeker can use to outshine their competition and to get the job of their dreams.

Offers strong, impressive resumes that lead to the right job

To stand out among the hundreds of job seekers applying for any position, it's vital to have a resume that hits the target every time. Each book in this series offers: Nearly 100 sample resumes and 20 cover letters for each field A variety of eye-catching resume formats Tips on highlighting strengths and using active vocabulary Work sheets for gathering personal information And much more

Steve Jobs was a pioneer of the personal computer age. This compelling biography describes his life and career as a visionary entrepreneur who helped usher the world into the digital age - in style and comfort. Born in 1955, Jobs grew up tinkering with electronics in the garage with his father. Although he dropped out of college, he would follow his passion for electronics and become well known for founding the computer company Apple. Equally well known for his uncompromising product philosophy, he continued to innovate in the fields of animation, personal electronics, and marketing. Both Jobs and Apple had their share of ups and downs. After an amazing comeback in the 2000s, Jobs was diagnosed with cancer and passed away at the early age of 56 in 2011.

This title provides readers with a compelling overview of fire rescues. Clear text, colorful photos, and helpful diagrams give readers an on-the-job look at what it's like to be a rescue worker.

This title provides readers with a compelling overview of combat rescues. Clear text, colorful photos, and helpful diagrams give readers an on-the-job look at what it's like to be a rescue worker.

The At Issue series includes a wide range of opinion on a single controversial subject. Each volume includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives -- eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials and many others. Extensive bibliographies and annotated lists of relevant organizations to contact offer a gateway to future research.

Big Jobs! is a new narrative non-fiction series covering popular historical topics through a variety of colourful jobs in a down-to-earth, readable style, with plenty of toilet humour! Each chapter features a double page fact spread and there is a glossary at the end. In Pirate you are sailing to Jamaica when you are captured by a scurvy crew of pirates. Experience what it's like to live on a pirate ship and to follow their ways! Life will be tough and punishments hard, but it's not all bad news. There's friendship among the men, and there's treasure to be had, too! You'll find it's a big job being a pirate.

Launch a career doing what you love!

Get started in the career of your dreams with help from "Opportunities in Writing Careers." From skill and training requirements to current salary figures, this practical guide provides a complete overview of the job possibilities in your chosen field. With this knowledge, you'll feel confident to pursue a profession that makes both you and your wallet happy.

"Opportunities in Writing Careers" will help you: Determine the specialty that's right for you, from poetry to journalism to technical writing Acquire in-depth knowledge of the writing industry Find out what kind of salary you can expect for each job Understand the daily routine of your chosen field Focus your job search using the industry organization listings provided

You could have a successful career as a: science writer magazine publisher screenwriter novelist biographer journalist

The school-to-work transition has never been easy. Now students need both traditional academic preparation and skills designed for success in the work world. This important series is the first of its kind to respond to the findings of the U.S. Secretary of Labor's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) competencies for students. These eight titles provide an accessible format for students to become familiar with these competencies and thus be better prepared for high performance in school, on the job, and in their future careers.

Future managers and workers will be most effective if they can work within diverse populations. This book prepares students with a foundation of tolerance and positive interaction to be leaders in a multicultural workplace.

Explains the value of scheduling skills at school and at work and provides tips on acquiring them.