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Books > Children's & Educational > Social studies > Sociology & social issues > Work & industry / world of work
Early readers will be engaged as they find out how a skyscraper is
built and what goes inside when it's completed. This nonfiction
title features detailed, vibrant images, helpful definitions and
diagrams, and simple, informational text. Readers will be eager to
learn all they can about the architecture that goes into building
these amazing skyscrapers!
The world's most secretive state, North Korea is a tiny nation with
a big voice on the world stage. Since its foundation in 1948, it
has gained both friends and foes, and over the years has become
increasingly isolated from the rest of the world. Travel is
restricted in and out of the country, the government tightly
controls the media and an ideology of self-reliance encourages
citizens to pledge allegiance to the nation. This book looks at the
challenges that lie ahead for North Korea, nationally and
internationally, and asks: in an ever-changing world, can North
Korea sustain its reclusive identity?
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.
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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.
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Paramedics
(Hardcover)
Amy Allaston; Designed by Drue Rintoul
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This informative series introduces younger readers to the different
jobs that members of the community have. Find out what police
officers wear, how firefighters put out fires and where doctors
work. This series supports early learning through easy-to-read text
and interactive learning.
Ten pioneering women employed in such careers as Security Manager
and Computer Network Security Specialist are profiled. Includes a
personality checklist, vital information about the job, education
and requirements, and much more. Two-color throughout.
Parker's city is a mess. It's full of traffic and has no sidewalks
or parks. But Parker has a plan! He'll build his own city-with
parks, zoos, transportation, environmental benefits, and more.
Planning a city is a big project, but Parker is up for the
challenge. He has all kinds of ideas about how to create a place
that will benefit everyone. Part of a STEAM career-themed picture
book series, Parker the Planner shows kids they can help create
change in their own communities. Like Parker, they can use their
passion and ideas to make the world a better place. Perfect for
encouraging critical and creative thinking! Spatial analysis and
critical thinking skills in K-12 students better prepare them for
success, especially in science, engineering, and mathematics. For
grades 1-5. Includes a glossary. The STEAM at Work! series brings
awareness to exciting, fun STEAM careers and opens children up to
new ideas for channeling their passions. Each book demonstrates
different environmental and social issues the characters use their
skills to solve, encouraging critical and creative thinking about
the world. Like its characters, readers will be inspired to make a
positive difference in their community now and in their future
careers. BONUS: Download free fun activity pages, teaching
materials, and more at https://go.esri.com/parkerlovesplanning.
Copyright (c) Bolton & Menk,Inc.
In this addition to National Geographic Kids' super-cute series about dogs with jobs, you'll join real-life fire dog Dolley as she protects her city and solves crime. Good dog, Dolley!
Sometimes it takes a dog to get the job done! In this endearing picture book, readers meet courageous canine, Dolley, and follow her as she spends an exciting day at work with the fire department. Gorgeous photography brings to life the true stories of brave Dolley's role as a fire dog in Virginia, U.S.A. Simple, lyrical text lets readers journey along as Dolley visits the site of a fire, trains to sniff out flammable items, and teaches students about fire safety. Young readers will fall for this witty and daring tale of heroism, along with aww-worthy photographs, sure to make dog-lovers out of us all.
Does your child dream of a future career in the exciting world of
Art? This book will show them that there is so much more to art
jobs than painting and drawing. The perfect book for budding
animators, stylists, photographers, special effects artists working
on big-budget films or for fine artists creating beautiful works of
art. This book highlights the importance of studying STEAM subjects
at school to open up the route into these professions. There are
lots of careers that use art in one way or another and this book
will open their eyes and mind to the exciting possibilities that
STEAM expertise can bring. Famous and leading artists in their
fields are featured throughout. Readers also go behind the scenes
in furniture design and testing, on a fashion shoot and restoring a
famous painting to discover more about how these artists do their
jobs. This series is ideal for readers aged 9+ who are considering
their options at school. Many children worry about job
opportunities in the future and these books highlight a great range
of jobs in STEM and STEAM subject areas, which can help inspire
them to think about where they want their lives to take them.
Titles in the series: The Best Ever Jobs in Art The Best Ever Jobs
in Engineering The Best Ever Jobs in Maths The Best Ever Jobs in
Science The Best Ever Jobs in Technology
Join Maisy for a very busy day learning about all sorts of
different jobs. A book of first words focusing on vocabulary used
in ten popular workplaces including a building site, a school, a
fire station and even outer space! What do you want to be when you
grow up? Explore different workplaces with Maisy and learn all the
important first words for different workplaces including a sports
stadium, a hospital, a garage, a space station and more! With
bright, colourful, clearly labelled pictures to help broaden
vocabulary and understanding and bold, easy-to-use tabs which are
perfect for helping little ones to locate their favourite pages
again and again. Early learning is so much fun!
This title invites readers to discover what's fun and unique about
a fire station. Simple text, engaging pictures, and a photo
glossary make this title the perfect introduction to a fire station
field trip.
Library-bound hardback picture guide to the work of a librarian,
reflecting the increasing diversity in society, changing technology
and the lives of adults that children come into contact with. This
best-selling series of 17 titles has sold more than 800,000 copies
since publication and earned excellent reviews and praise for the
range of occupations it features. With vibrant colour pictures and
plain text, the I Want To Be series is an appealing introduction to
a broad spectrum of occupations, from Pilot to Chef to Cowboy,
making them ideal for inclusion in Community Helpers and other
Common Core Correlations Social Studies and Language Arts units.
New photos show Policewomen with contemporary uniforms and
stateof-the-art equipment. Firefighters' uniforms protect better;
builders are women as well as men; many of the Nurses are male.
This reflects the society that kids are seeing now. Mainly,
children will enjoy the I Want To Be books for the pictures,
reading to themselves, seeing everyday people doing important jobs,
like the adults in their family and in their dreams and
aspirations.
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.
A picture guide to the work of a schoolteacher, reflecting the
increasing diversity in society, changing technology and the lives
of adults that children come into contact with. This best-selling
series of 17 titles has sold more than 800,000 copies since
publication and earned excellent reviews and praise for the range
of occupations it features. With vibrant colour pictures and plain
text, the I Want To Be series is an appealing introduction to a
broad spectrum of occupations, from Pilot to Chef to Cowboy, making
them ideal for inclusion in Community Helpers and other Common Core
Correlations Social Studies and Language Arts units. New photos
show Policewomen with contemporary uniforms and stateof-the-art
equipment. Firefighters' uniforms protect better; builders are
women as well as men; many of the Nurses are male. This reflects
the society that kids are seeing now. Mainly, children will enjoy
the I Want To Be books for the pictures, reading to themselves,
seeing everyday people doing important jobs, like the adults in
their family and in their dreams and aspirations.
Profiles ten women who work in the field of computers in such jobs as software engineer, network administrator, and systems analyst, and explains their duties and how they prepared for and got their positions.
This title invites readers to discover what's fun and unique about
a factory. Simple text, engaging pictures, and a photo glossary
make this title the perfect introduction to a factory field trip.
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