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A picture guide to the work of a pilot, 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.
Poppy was fit, strong and healthy - her parent's delight.
But for reasons unknown she was born without sight.
But lucky for you lot, she had an amazing sense of smell. So she's recruited by the police force to solve the toughest crimes by nose . . .
This title introduces readers to the skills and technology that
came together to help the people and animals escaping the 2018
California wildfires. Simple text and incredible close-up
photographs focus on the amazing rescue work. This title also
features details about what to do if readers find themselves in a
similar situation, surprising facts, and quotes from the rescuers
and the rescued. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to
state standards.
This title introduces readers to the people who work on farms.
Easy-to-read text, labeled photos, and a picture glossary make this
book the perfect introduction to the topic.
Are you always looking for the newest bands and singers? Do you
love to talk about music and share your musical opinions with
others? Then you might have what it takes to be a music influencer.
Learn about social media marketing and basic economics, and
discover what it takes to become a music influencer, all while
staying safe and having fun.
This book explores the topic of minimum wage, highlighting the
legislative history, the debates surrounding that legislation, and
the effects minimum wage has on workers and employers. The book
also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative
sidebars, two Case Study special features, quiz questions, a
glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers
title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades
5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9.
This is a bold, bright and educational bilingual board book that
introduces children to the concept of jobs and occupations in two
languages.
This is a bold, bright and educational bilingual board book that
introduces children to the concept of jobs and occupations in two
languages.
This is a bold, bright and educational bilingual board book that
introduces children to the concept of jobs and occupations in two
languages.
China has the world's longest international land border and the largest population. Governing a nation of this size and protecting its borders is a real challenge. The nation is rich in natural resources and its vast population brings a huge workforce. Rapid economic growth has seen China overtake many nations to become the world's second largest economy. China's new status also gives it a greater voice on the global stage. As we embark on a new era of Chinese politics, this book looks at whether China can sustain its development and asks if the international balance of power will shift.
Russia is the largest country in the world, spanning two continents
and 11 time zones and bordering three oceans, with a population of
more than 143 million people. This book considers the dramatic
changes in Russia's political system, from monarchy through
communism to democracy. It looks at how the present government is
structured and at the role of the president, the most powerful
person in the country, and asks what the key challenges are for
Russia today, both nationally and internationally.
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Pilots
(Hardcover)
Mary Meinking
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R394
R366
Discovery Miles 3 660
Save R28 (7%)
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Ships in 9 - 15 working days
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Do you see that? It's a plane! Find out about the people who fly
them. Readers will learn what pilots do and how people get this
exciting job.
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