A book for children aged 6+ who want to know the score about football jobs, written by former Arsenal and England footballer and CBeebies TV presenter Rachel Yankey.

Do you have what it takes to become a professional footballer, a manager or even to work in sports TV? Learn all about football and the incredible sports jobs you could do, from training to become a player or team coach to running the game as a referee, scouting young players for talent or even working inside the stadium.

This book will inspire any girl or boy who wants to kick start their interest in playing football.

Other titles in the series include: How to be an Astronaut and other Space Jobs and How to be a Vet and other Animal Jobs

What do grown-ups do all day? Lift the flaps to open up a world of possibilities and discover over 100 things you can be from a nurse to a musician or an astronaut. Includes Usborne Quicklinks to specially selected websites with activities and fun facts about jobs people do.

Nurture a child's natural curiosity with this quirky book about the jobs people do, which won the SLA Information Book Award 2020, for age 7 and under! Think of a person who does a heroic job. Perhaps you're thinking of a firefighter who puts out burning buildings, or a doctor who makes sick people better? These people are definitely heroes, but our world is full of lots of amazing people who's job it is to help us. From park rangers to police officers and from librarians to lifeguards, the heroes who help us are everywhere! Readers will love spotting the similarities and differences between the people and places that are familiar and those that are new to them. It opens up opportunities for talking about interesting careers, diversity and positive role models and will inspire them to become 'everyday heroes' through kindness and compassion. Our heroes in action are beautifully illustrated and accompanied by easy-to-read text, which is great for sharing with a child as they learn to read. It is perfect for more confident readers who can read alone. A truly inclusive and positive book, Heroes Who Help Us represents the diversity of people on our planet and celebrates Earth's infinite varieties of race, gender, ethnicity and abilities. From Botswana to Brazil and from Nepal to New Zealand, many countries from the six inhabited continents are included, and every child reading this book should be able to find themselves represented in some way. Perfect for children aged 5+ who are learning about values and citizenship and for curious minds eager to find out a little more about the amazing people in our world.

Help your child to develop their growth mindset as they discover how real engineers look at the world and how they think. Children's brains are powerful and flexible, but they need exercising and challenging to develop. In this book they will uncover the core skills that can make a good engineer great, and be encouraged to have a go at some simple activities to help them to train their brain to become better at applying outstanding engineering practice. By uncovering the way that real engineers look at the world and approach problems scientifically, they will be learning skills that will set them in good stead for life. Each topic is broken down into manageable chunks, so the reader can build up their skills and naturally develop their thinking. Each book contains biographies of four top engineers, and the humorous illustrations throughout help the reader to understand some of the trickier concepts. Ideal for students aged 8+ who are studying engineering or S.T.E.A.M. topics at key stage 2. Titles in this series: Think Like An Astronaut Think Like An Artist Think Like a Coder Think Like An Engineer Think Like A Mathematician Think Like A Scientist

No matter how busy he was, Ben Franklin always found time to try out new ideas. Such as a remote-control lock (so he could stay in bed and lock his door), a rocking chair (which powered a fan), and a windmill (to turn his meat roaster). Aside from being a man of ideas, he was an ambassador to England, a printer, an almanac maker, a politician, and even a vegetarian (for a time).

Push, pull and slide the tabs to get to work in Busy Diggers! Scoop up dirt, clear rubble and control mighty metal machines in this fun book about diggers and everything they do at the building site. Perfect for toddlers who like to play as they read, this bright and colourful board book will delight little ones with gentle rhyming text and wonderful illustrations by Edita Hajdu. Busy Diggers is part of the popular Busy Book series. Discover more of the Busy Book world with Busy Cars, Busy Tractor, and Busy Fire Station.

Find out about work of Firefighters all around the world, from the 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.

Are you tired of applying to job advertisements and not even getting an interview? Do you find searching for jobs on the internet frustrating and confusing? Are you thinking about adapting your career to achieve a better work/life balance, but don't know where to start? Killer CVs and Hidden Approaches 3e offers practical guidance on these and many more crucial career questions. Now in its third edition, this classic book has been revised and updated to reflect everything you need to know to successfully tackle today's challenging job market. More streamlined than ever before and with lots more tips and advice, Killer CVs and Hidden Approaches 3e is the jobseeker's bible. If you are looking to progress your career, identify an 'alternative' career path or simply find a new job, this book provides you with all the information you need to develop your creative job campaign and be one step ahead of the competition. Now, more than ever before, you have to know how to sell yourself in a job market that is increasingly competitive. Staying one step ahead of the competition isn't easy - this book shows you how.From helping you to develop creative job campaigns to leaving a winning impression in writing and in person, this best-selling book is packed full of hints, tips and techniques to get you the job you want. Graham Perkins is a career counsellor, management skills trainer and business author. He began life as an accountant before spending twenty years in recruitment, latterly managing a leading executive search and selection practice. He then turned freelance, working as an MBA tutor, teaching management skills and providing one-to-one career management consultancy.

Describes some of the things that letter carriers do to make sure people in the community get their mail.

Have you always been fascinated with robots? Do you want to know how to build one yourself? Learn the basics from a real-life expert and get some hands-on experience. The world of robotics engineering is at your fingertips.

Nelson Mandela: A Reference Guide to His Life and Works cover the life of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela who was a freedom fighter, apolitical prisoner, Nobel Peace Prize winner and first president of a democratic South Africa. This book guides readers in understanding the background to Mandela's life and the context of his political career and it emphasizes the perspectives and philosophies that formed Mandela as he grew up in the world of segregationist and apartheid South Africa. Includes a detailed chronology of Mandela's life, family, and work. The A to Z section includes the major events, places, and people in Mandela's life. The bibliography includes a list of publications concerning his life and work. The index thoroughly cross-references the chronological and encyclopedic entries.

Do you want to be the next Richard Branson? Have you developed the new Angry Birds game? Do you bake the most delicious recipes that people just need to try? Then you need Be A Young Entrepreneur! In this book you will learn all the business advice, practical tips, real-life stories, up-to-date ideas and inspiration you need to make a success of your first business. Starting your own company doesn't have to be boring and this book is all about inspiring you to think creatively about your company, guiding you through every step, from registering your company name to elevator pitches, all stress-free. A great title for project work or leisure reading. Written by award-winning journalist Adam Sutherland and illustrated by the ever-popular award-winner Mike Gordon.

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.

WINNER OF THE ASE BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2021 (THE ASSOCIATION FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION) Help your child to develop their growth mindset as they discover how real scientists look at the world and how they think. Children's brains are powerful and flexible, but they need exercising and challenging to develop. In this book they will uncover the core skills that can make a good scientist great, and be encouraged to have a go at some simple activities to help them to train their brain to become better at applying outstanding scientific practice. By uncovering the way that real scientists look at the world and approach problems scientifically, they will be learning skills that will set them in good stead for life. Each topic is broken down into manageable chunks, so the reader can build up their skills and naturally develop their thinking. Each book contains biographies of four top scientists, and the humorous illustrations throughout help the reader to understand some of the trickier concepts. Ideal for students aged 8+ who are studying Science or S.T.E.A.M. topics at key stage 2. Titles in this series: Think Like An Astronaut Think Like An Artist Think Like a Coder Think Like An Engineer Think Like A Mathematician Think Like A Scientist

Karl Marx: A Reference Guide to His Life and Works covers all aspects of his life and works. Marx was a philosopher, a crusading journalist, as well as a political organizer and activist advocating democratic reforms, working-class political organizations, and the establishment of a socialist political order. Includes a comprehensive historical timeline of major events involving or related to Marx The A to Z section includes the major events, works, and concepts related to Marx Bibliography of major works by and about Marx and events surrounding his life and works The index thoroughly cross-references the chronological and encyclopedic entries

On November 7, 2020, Kamala Harris, a senator from California, became the first woman and the first African-American and South Asian-American person to be elected to the vice presidency. While her nomination for this position was not unexpected, her rise to national prominence was one filled with unexpected turns and obstacles. After failing her first bar exam to become a lawyer, she tried again and passed. From there, she quickly rose through the legal ranks, serving as district attorney of San Francisco, then California's attorney general, and soon, senator. As a politician, Kamala Harris has been a vocal champion of progressive reforms and women's rights. This exciting story details the defining moments of what led to her nomination and all the monumental ones since that have shaped her career and the future of America.