- Clean new design for easy readability and comprehension
- Updated text presented in a lively, continuous narrative
- New center-spread "sidebar" feature presenting material in a fun, creative way
- Excellent age-appropriate introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects
- "Words to Know" glossary clarifies subject-specific vocabulary
- "Learn More" section encourages independent study
- Index makes navigating subject matter easy

Celebrate the people who help us in Superstars: When I'm a Doctor. This entertaining board book takes toddlers on an imaginary shift in a surgery. Push, pull and slide the tabs to help the doctor attend to her patients and make everyone feel better! Little ones will love exploring the engaging scenes, illustrated by Steph Hinton. With lots to see and talk about, young children will learn all about what doctors do - and why we need them. A fantastic first introduction to careers, this book teaches young children that one day they could do the job of a doctor, too! Also available for aspiring Superstars: When I'm a Nurse, When I'm a Firefighter.

Do you love roller coasters? Then maybe you could get a job designing one. There are more jobs for those who love an adrenaline rush than you probably ever realized. From adventure guides to bomb squad technicians, readers will learn about various STEM and STEAM jobs for thrill seekers and what it takes to get one.

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

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

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 friendly, fascinating book about how to work in the crime-fighting industry, written by Detective Constable Alexandra Beever. Do you have what it takes to become a detective, a crime scene investigator or a forensic scientist? Find out all about the incredible crime-fighting jobs you could do, from training to become a crime laboratory analyst or a lawyer to working as a helicopter pilot or even becoming an expert in fingerprints. This fully illustrated book will inspire any child with an interest in helping people and fighting crime. Other titles in the series include: How to Be an Astronaut and Other Space Jobs (shortlisted for a 2020 Blue Peter Book Award); How to Be a Footballer and Other Sports Jobs; How to Be a Vet and Other Animal Jobs; How to Be a Doctor and Other Life-Saving Jobs.

Take a trip to the place where cows and horses play and fields of crops grow in this nonfiction book that tours a farm! Early elementary readers will discover the types of farm animals, crops, and different machinery used to run a farm. With informational text, a picture glossary, a map of the farm, and bright, colorful photos, readers will want to learn all about life on a farm!

’n Mens wil glo dat kinders nie verdriet ervaar nie, maar hulle beleef dit wel.

Selfs as ’n mens dit regkry om kinders teen die ergste hartseer te beskerm, sal daar tog ’n keer kom wat hulle een of ander vorm van verlies ervaar en daaroor sal rou.

Die dood van hetsy ’n maat, familielid of troeteldier, is nie die enigste vorm wat verlies aanneem nie. Ook as ouers skei, verander ’n kind se lewe dramaties en kan sy nét sulke heftige emosies beleef soos wanneer iemand sterf.

Kinders is veerkragtig en kan met hulp weer hul lewens voortsit. Dié boek bevat wenke, idees en ’n leesgids vir ouers, onderwysers, familie en vriende van kinders van alle ouderdomme. Die aktiwiteite in die boek help om spelenderwys ’n ruimte vir heling vir kinders te skep. Die pragmatiese en sensitiewe raad het ook ten doel om volwassenes ’n woordeskat te gee wanneer verdriet hulle tot stilte ruk.

'Business' means making and selling things or skills to anyone who wants them. But how do you come up with a business idea? And how do you make an idea work in real life? This books explores the practical world of making money, as well as explaining how businesses shape the world we live in and the way we live.

Find out about the work of paramedics all around the world, from a typical day, 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.

Building a Home is a beautifully illustrated picture book guide to exactly how an old building can become a brand-new home. Now available in paperback, with action-packed artwork from Klas Fahlen and a gentle narrative text by Polly Faber, find out all about the people, machines, processes and tools involved in breathing new life into an old building. Packed with builders, cranes, diggers, cement mixers and a host of other exciting tools and machinery, follow a crumbling old factory on the edge of town as it goes from being an empty shell to something entirely new . . . a home. Now in paperback! Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

Describes some of the things that doctors do to help people stay healthy.

A fantastic sticker activity book about all the different jobs Paddington has put his paws to since moving from Peru.

The young bear has been a police officer, a fire bear, a waiter, a detective, a dancer, a singer and a monster hunter to name but a few. Your very important job is to help him complete all the puzzles in this activity book using the stickers inside.

For years Grace's family have been wardens of the Griffin map, using its teleport technology to help people and fight crime across the land of Moreland. At thirteen, Grace is too young become a warden, but she longs to go on missions herself. After all, if her brother Bren can do it, why can't she? So when Grace finds herself alone with the map when a distress call comes in, she jumps at the chance to prove she's up to the task. But the map transports Grace to a remote village where nothing is quite as it seems. Has she landed right in the middle of a treacherous scheme?

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

Times are tough for Santa. He's tightened his belt, made the reindeer redundant and now it's time to get a second job. But finding work is not easy at all, even if you're Santa - he tries being a waiter, a party entertainer, and even works in a call centre. He finally finds the perfect job to be useful to the community - the bin man! Santa discovers that waste can conceal wonderful gifts, and he is soon back on his sled delivering toys made from recycled materials. When Santa finds some lost letters from years ago in the bin, begging to meet him, he sets out to find their owner. Will he be able to find them and finally grant their wish before Christmas Day? Hilarious and heartwarming, Santa Gets a Second Job is the perfect present for Santa fans of all ages from Michele D'Ignazio and Sergio Olivotti.

In 2018, the gaming industry made over 100 billion dollars worldwide. Professional gamers, designers, programmers and writers all received some of that money. Learn about the different jobs in video games, and maybe someday you'll get paid to game.

Imagine someone told you that your dream could never come true. What would you do?

Meet Marie Curie. Shy and reserved, she loved science more than anything else in the world. But she lived at a time when women couldn't be scientists. Marie followed her passion and is now remembered for her game-changing discoveries. But while she tinkered away with test tubes and experimented with a glow-in-the-dark chemical elements, Marie became a mother. Irene and Eve grew up to be fiercely independent and determined women just like their mother, and had many adventures of their own.

Join these three incredible women in this gorgeously illustrated book as they save lives during WWI and WWII, win Nobel Prizes, overcome tragedies, travel all around the world and change the history of science forever. This uplifting and touching tale of strength, science and sisterhood, written and illustrated by two remarkable sisters Imogen and Isabel Greenberg, is a triumph of female empowerment.