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We Use Science - Discover the Real-Life Science in Everyday Jobs! (Paperback): Kim Hankinson We Use Science - Discover the Real-Life Science in Everyday Jobs! (Paperback)
Kim Hankinson; Illustrated by Kim Hankinson; Jenny Jacoby
R192 Discovery Miles 1 920 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Reveal the hidden science all around us! People use science every single day in their jobs, sometimes without realising! From a smoothie maker creating a vortex to blend fruit and vegetables to firefighters extinguishing a blaze by breaking the fire triangle, the jobs and occupations at the heart of this super-creative non-fiction read will inspire all children to seek out the everyday science in the world around us.

Gross Jobs Working with Animals (Hardcover): Nikki Bruno Gross Jobs Working with Animals (Hardcover)
Nikki Bruno
R370 R266 Discovery Miles 2 660 Save R104 (28%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Would you want to be a maggot farmer? How about a whale snot collector? Readers will learn about these disgusting animal-related jobs, down to the dirty details. They will enjoy this high-interest topic so much they won't realize they're learning important information about STEM jobs.

A Sky Beyond the Storm (Paperback): Sabaa Tahir A Sky Beyond the Storm (Paperback)
Sabaa Tahir
R407 R325 Discovery Miles 3 250 Save R82 (20%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Jump into Jobs: Working Underwater (Paperback, Illustrated edition): Kay Barnham Jump into Jobs: Working Underwater (Paperback, Illustrated edition)
Kay Barnham; Illustrated by Jennifer Naalchigar
R254 Discovery Miles 2 540 Ships in 10 - 15 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 the ocean? 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 jobs that people do when they work in, on or under water. 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 Underwater, Billie and Mia meet a diving instructor, an oceanographer, a marine scientist, an aquatic vet, an aquanaut and many more. Together, they find out lots of interesting things about these jobs these people do in water. (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

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
R258 Discovery Miles 2 580 Ships in 10 - 15 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

Fantastically Great Women Who Worked Wonders (Hardcover, Gift Edition): Kate Pankhurst Fantastically Great Women Who Worked Wonders (Hardcover, Gift Edition)
Kate Pankhurst; Illustrated by Kate Pankhurst 1
R233 R213 Discovery Miles 2 130 Save R20 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Kate Pankhurst, descendent of Emmeline Pankhurst, is back with a brand new wildly brilliant and accessible book about incredible women in the world of work.

What do you want to be when you grow up? It's a BIG question that everyone is asked from an early age. Discover eye-opening facts about a collection of go-getting women who have pioneered careers in a kaleidoscope of different industries. Join scientists, doctors, athletes, hot-air balloonists and more, journey back in time with these brave, bold and brilliant women and discover that anything is possible when you make the most of YOUR talents.

Prepare yourself for a celebration of women who opened doors and made it possible for more women to achieve amazing things today. Overflowing with beautiful illustrations and astounding facts, Fantastically Great Women Who Worked Wonders is the perfect introduction to just a few of the most incredible women who helped shaped the world we live in.

List of women featured: Junko Tabei, Sophie Blanchard, Maria Merian, Elizabeth Magie, the London Matchgirls, Rosa May Billinghurst, Katherine Johnson, Annette Kellerman, Katia Krafft, Rosalind Franklin, James Barry, Madam C.J. Walker, Lotte Reiniger.

Shoe Dog - A Memoir by the Creator of Nike (Paperback, Young Readers' ed.): Phil Knight Shoe Dog - A Memoir by the Creator of Nike (Paperback, Young Readers' ed.)
Phil Knight
R327 R308 Discovery Miles 3 080 Save R19 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
A Day in the Life of a Ballet Dancer (Paperback, 2nd edition): Diana Herweck A Day in the Life of a Ballet Dancer (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Diana Herweck
R333 R299 Discovery Miles 2 990 Save R34 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Leap into the world of a ballet dancer! In this engaging nonfiction book, readers learn about the history of this art form as well as what a ballet dancer does to get ready for a performance. With informational text, vibrant photographs, a sample schedule of ballet dancer's day, a look at ballet positions, and simple, clear text, readers learn about the basics of ballet and that this beautiful art form takes a lot of hard work and dedication.

When I Grow Up, I Want To Help People (Hardcover): Noodle Juice When I Grow Up, I Want To Help People (Hardcover)
Noodle Juice; Illustrated by Flavio Remontti
R262 Discovery Miles 2 620 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

It's never too early to start getting excited about the future! Using simple language to explain different jobs, this charming book demonstrates to young children how different careers can help people. Includes roles such as translator, charity worker, sports coach, care worker and yoga teacher, as well as teacher, doctor, nurse and police officer. When I Grow Up is a series of four books each containing 13 different jobs that are involved in helping people, looking after the planet, the creative industries and STEM.

Reading Champion: Robots on the Farm - Independent Reading Orange 6 (Paperback): Katie Woolley Reading Champion: Robots on the Farm - Independent Reading Orange 6 (Paperback)
Katie Woolley; Illustrated by Diego Vaisberg
R140 Discovery Miles 1 400 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with UCL Institute of Education (IOE) Robots on the Farm is a non-fiction text reporting on how robots are used in farming. The simple sentence structure offers readers the opportunity for an independent reading experience with the support of the illustrations. Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills. This early non-fiction text is accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.

We Use Maths - Discover the Real-Life Maths in Everyday Jobs! (Paperback): Kim Hankinson We Use Maths - Discover the Real-Life Maths in Everyday Jobs! (Paperback)
Kim Hankinson; Illustrated by Kim Hankinson; Jenny Jacoby
R192 Discovery Miles 1 920 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Reveal the hidden maths all around us! People use maths every single day in their jobs, sometimes without realising! From a football coach studying the stats to a chef making sure everyone's food is ready at the same time, the jobs and occupations at the heart of this super-creative non-fiction read will inspire all children to seek out the everyday maths in the world around us.

When I Grow Up I Want To Look After The Planet (Hardcover): Noodle Juice When I Grow Up I Want To Look After The Planet (Hardcover)
Noodle Juice; Illustrated by Flavio Remontti
R262 Discovery Miles 2 620 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

It's never too early to start getting excited about the future! Using simple language to explain different jobs, this charming book demonstrates to young children how different careers can help look after the planet. It includes roles such as zookeeper, food scientist and planet engineer as well as forester, conservationist and journalist. When I Grow Up is a series of four books each containing 13 different jobs that are involved in helping people, looking after the planet, the creative industries and STEM.

Craft It: Hand-Blown Glass (Paperback, 2nd edition): Madison Spielman Craft It: Hand-Blown Glass (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Madison Spielman
R237 Discovery Miles 2 370 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The art of glass blowing has been around for over 4,000 years! Readers explore the history of blown glass, the tools and equipment that is used, and how it is still practiced today in this engaging nonfiction reader that features vibrant images and informational text.

Firefighter (Paperback): Lucy M. George Firefighter (Paperback)
Lucy M. George; Illustrated by Ando Twin 1
R208 Discovery Miles 2 080 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

What's it like being a firefighter? Let's find out! Step inside the life of Frank the firefighter and discover the challenges he faces in his very busy job. Follow him and his crew from the moment the fire station alarm bell rings to his arrival at the emergency and learn about the inspirational life of a firefighter. An entertaining story following a day in the life of a firefighterfor children aged 4+, with fun illustrations to engage and inspire young readers. Turn to the back of the book for more information about what a firefighter's job involves, the equipment they need and the other busy people that work alongside them. The Next Steps include discussion points about the story to prompt further conversation, develop vocabulary and support comprehension. People who help us, people who care, busy people are everywhere! Encourage the next generation of busy people and learn about a range of careers in this inspiring series for young children. Each story focuses on a different professional as they go about their daily work, exploring what each job involves, why it's important and how it can be rewarding. If you enjoyed this book, check out the other titles in the Busy People series: Busy People: Astronaut Busy People: Builder Busy People: Construction Worker Busy People: Doctor Busy People: Firefighter Busy People: Librarian Busy People: Police officer Busy People: Teacher Busy People: Vet

What is money? (Hardcover): Noodle Juice What is money? (Hardcover)
Noodle Juice; Illustrated by Katie Rewse
R263 Discovery Miles 2 630 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Money makes the world go around.... but who looks after our money? Is money good? What are taxes? What is the future of money? These are all very BIG questions that need exploring and the sooner children start thinking about the answers, the better our world will be. Content includes the following questions and our attempt to answer them: What is money?Where does money come from?Who were the first people to use money? What is money used for?Is money the same everywhere in the world? Who looks after our money?Is money good?Who studies money?What are taxes?How does money grow?What problems can money cause?How do people earn money?What is the future of money? This delightful series builds foundations for life-long learning by explaining big ideas to little people. Using simple language to explain complicated ideas, each book takes the core questions that relate to each subject and provides answers that make sense to young children. Stunning illustrations support the non-fiction narrative ensuring our picture book approach feels fresh and different.

Thank Goodness for Police Officers - Theo Gets Lost (Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition): C H Harrison Thank Goodness for Police Officers - Theo Gets Lost (Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition)
C H Harrison
R656 Discovery Miles 6 560 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Stink and the World's Worst Super-Stinky Sneakers (Paperback): Megan McDonald Stink and the World's Worst Super-Stinky Sneakers (Paperback)
Megan McDonald; Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds
R189 Discovery Miles 1 890 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
A Day in the Life of a Firefighter (Paperback, 2nd edition): Diana Herweck A Day in the Life of a Firefighter (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Diana Herweck
R289 Discovery Miles 2 890 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Hop on that big red truck for a real adventure! Being a firefighter takes a lot of hard work. Early elementary readers learn about the important responsibilities it takes to be a firefighter--from the fire equipment to living in the fire station. With vivid photos and images, a timetable of firefighting history, informational text, and intriguing facts, this book will have readers engaged and eager to learn all about this stimulating occupation.

Heroes of Value - Activity Book (Hardcover): Agnes De Bezenac Heroes of Value - Activity Book (Hardcover)
Agnes De Bezenac; Illustrated by Agnes De Bezenac; Salem De Bezenac
R456 Discovery Miles 4 560 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
The Oceans Explored: Oceans at Work (Hardcover, Illustrated edition): Claudia Martin The Oceans Explored: Oceans at Work (Hardcover, Illustrated edition)
Claudia Martin; Illustrated by Fiona Osbaldstone
R378 Discovery Miles 3 780 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Take a deep dive into the depths of our blue planet with this stunning book all about the ocean - Earth's largest biome. In Oceans at Work, beautiful illustrations and striking photographs combine to help readers explore how humans interact with the ocean and how we have come to depend on it for travel, food and fun. Investigate our use of the seas from seaweed farms to fishing boats, and from whaling to a world cruises. It will inspire young readers to think about how human activity is at times harming our world and the delicate balance of life in ocean and coastal habitats around the world. Each title includes a map of the world highlighting each ocean and what phenomena occur there. For readers aged 7+ who are studying geography, habitats and natural history at key stage 2. The Oceans Explored series is also an excellent resource for children interested in ecology and green issues. Titles in this series: Ocean Habitats Ocean Life Ocean Pollution Oceans at Work

Your History, Your Future - An Insider's Guide to Background Investigations (Hardcover): Anthony Oatis Your History, Your Future - An Insider's Guide to Background Investigations (Hardcover)
Anthony Oatis
R909 Discovery Miles 9 090 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A must-read guide for students and recent graduates about the background investigation process for college, business, and government job applications. Most young adults know little about background checks, despite their widespread use by schools and potential employers. In Your History, Your Future: An Insider's Guide to Background Investigations, Anthony Oatis uses his decades of experience as a special investigator to direct readers through the process. He explains what to expect during the background check, how to prepare for interviews, and how to handle past infractions. Special focus is given to social media and the internet, helping readers understand the impact of what they post online and detailing how to clean up social media pages before the background investigation process begins. Featured throughout the book are personal stories from young adults who overcame obstacles in their lives and infractions on their records to still pass the background investigation and lead successful lives. Including tips for filling out the often-intimidating forms, Your History, Your Future is a valuable resource for high school and college students as they prepare for what's to come.

A Coder Like Me (Paperback): Shini Somara A Coder Like Me (Paperback)
Shini Somara; Illustrated by Nadja Sarell
R233 Discovery Miles 2 330 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Engaging illustrations and an empowering story combine to introduce young readers to the world of coding, computers and problem-solving. Curious Sam has lots of questions. What is an algorithm? Could a robot be instructed to walk a dog? What is artificial intelligence? A day spent with Auntie Jo turns into a fascinating lesson in coding for Sam! They discover that the world is full of clever computers, find out about the language they "speak" and the brilliant coders who have helped us to understand it. Maybe Sam can try out some awesome coding projects and become a coder too? With pages encouraging kids to try out coding for themselves and opening their minds to the fun things that can be created using computer code, this brilliant picture book written by engineer and TV presenter Dr Shini Somara unlocks a love of coding and computing and celebrates women in STEM.

Workers at My School (Paperback, 2nd edition): Sharon Coan Workers at My School (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Sharon Coan
R224 R202 Discovery Miles 2 020 Save R22 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

This picture book teaches students all about the many important people who work at a school. 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.

How to be an Astronaut and Other Space Jobs (Paperback): Dr Sheila Kanani How to be an Astronaut and Other Space Jobs (Paperback)
Dr Sheila Kanani; Illustrated by Sol Linero 1
R233 R213 Discovery Miles 2 130 Save R20 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Do you have what it takes to become an astronaut, a spaceship engineer or to work at Mission Control? Find out all about space and all the incredible space jobs you could do, from training to be a space chef or designing spacesuits to searching for new planets we could live on, or even blasting into space and living in the International Space Station. This book will inspire anyone with an interest in science and space exploration.

Paperback includes a press-out-and-make rocket, over 100 stickers and fold-out space scenes!

How to Succeed in any Interview (Paperback, 3rd edition): Ros Jay How to Succeed in any Interview (Paperback, 3rd edition)
Ros Jay 1
R372 R294 Discovery Miles 2 940 Save R78 (21%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

You've got the interview - now how will you get the job? How to Succeed in any Interview will show you how to present yourself as the best candidate for the job, using proven tips, advice and techniques from the experts to guide you through exactly what interviewers want to see and what impresses them most. Present yourself in the best possible light - every time Understand what impresses interviewers the most Win the job before, during and after the interview Learn how to show yourself in the best possible light and maximise your chances of making a brilliant impression and getting that job.

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