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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.
This title provides readers with a compelling overview of animal rescues. Clear text, colorful photos, and helpful diagrams give readers an on-the-job look at what it's like to be a rescue worker.
This title provides readers with a compelling overview of combat rescues. Clear text, colorful photos, and helpful diagrams give readers an on-the-job look at what it's like to be a rescue worker.
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.
This title introduces readers to the people who work at airports. Easy-to-read text, labeled photos, and a picture glossary make this book the perfect introduction to the topic.
This title provides readers with a compelling overview of mountain rescues. Clear text, colorful photos, and helpful diagrams give readers an on-the-job look at what it's like to be a rescue worker.
This title provides readers with a compelling overview of underground rescues. Clear text, colorful photos, and helpful diagrams give readers an on-the-job look at what it's like to be a rescue worker.
Based on Eric Schlosser's bestselling Fast Food Nation, this is the shocking truth about the fast food industry - how it all began, its success, what fast food actually is, what goes on in the slaughterhouses, meatpacking factories and flavour labs, global advertising, merchandising in UK schools, mass production and the exploitation of young workers in the thousands of fast-food outlets throughout the world. It also takes a look at the effects on the environment and the highly topical issue of obesity. Meticulously researched, lively and informative, with first-hand accounts and quotes from children and young people, Eric Schlosser presents the facts in such a way that allows readers to make up their own minds about the incredible fast food phenomenon.
This book celebrates people who work at hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities. It includes a table of contents, an On the Job special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1-2 and interest levels of grades 1-3.
This engaging book highlights various careers that involve working with animals, describing what each job typically involves and the training required to pursue it. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, a "Job Spotlight" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.
The perfect board book for any parent working from home. Working from home with a young child around can be tricky: toddlers love to burst in on a video call, and Daddy would love to play, but has to finish his work first. On the upside, there can be a kiss between calls, and a sticky cuddle at lunchtime. When Daddy Works From Home explores and celebrates some of these moments in a nurturing, heartwarming manner. Following the success of When Mummy Goes to Work and When Daddy Goes to Work, this is the ideal gift book for anyone returning to work after parental leave, or adjusting to the new normal of home-working. Also available: When Mummy Works From Home.
The perfect board book for any parent working from home. Working from home with a young child around can be tricky: toddlers love to burst in on a video call, and Mummy would love to play, but has to finish his work first. On the upside, there can be a kiss between calls, and a sticky cuddle at lunchtime. When Mummy Works From Home explores and celebrates some of these moments in a nurturing, heartwarming manner. Following the success of When Mummy Goes to Work and When Daddy Goes to Work, this is the ideal gift book for anyone returning to work after parental leave, or adjusting to the new normal of home-working. Also available: When Daddy Works From Home.
This title introduces readers to the people who work at schools. Easy-to-read text, labeled photos, and a picture glossary make this book the perfect introduction to the topic.
This title provides readers with a compelling overview of fire rescues. Clear text, colorful photos, and helpful diagrams give readers an on-the-job look at what it's like to be a rescue worker.
This title takes an in-depth look at Heinz and the business behind one of the most well-known and exciting food brands today. Beginning with a single product, horseradish sauce, Heinz has become a multi-national brand boasting many household products, including those favourites Baked Beans and Tomato Ketchup. We cover how Heinz came into being, the successes and failures over the years, key facts about the industry and their impact on the global market. Readers will learn about branding and the business world with Business Matters features. Each one looks at a different aspect of business and explains it in a clear and concise way for young readers to follow. Key features give information about the Brains Behind the Brand, bringing to the forefront those who run Heinz today and those who have helped build the business in the past. Ideal for budding young entrepreneurs with an eye for opportunity! A brilliant read for readers keen to find out how the business behind the brand works. Other titles in the series include; Manchester United, YouTube, Virgin, Topshop and ASOS.
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.
A step-by-step guide for 16-24-year-olds on how to choose the right career, get your first job, excel within that job and progress quickly. This book will give you the confidence and techniques to find the job of your dreams, regardless of your qualifications or background. Over 100 tips and hints in a clear practical step-by-step guide to finding your first job, building on it and achieving an amazing career.
Seals, otters, oysters, fish, pelicans, and sharks are a few of the animals that make up an ocean food web. But did you know that almost all ocean creatures depend on algae to live? Or that bacteria, crabs, and lobsters break down dead plants and animals into nutrients? See ocean food webs in action in this fascinating book.
Take flight with Pilot Small's classic aerial adventure--now available as a board book Tag along as Pilot Small takes his little red airplane up, up, up for a joyride Newly simplified text, paired with Lois Lenski's bright and charming art, makes an irresistible choice for youngsters already reaching for the sky
Join Emma and Theo on their adventures as they meet community helpers in their neighborhood! Theo and Emma's school bus driver is getting ready to retire--and now they are sitting in as he trains his replacement. Come along as Emma and Theo get a firsthand look at a bus driver's job. Join in the excitement as these fun-loving friends continue to meet a variety of new community helpers and learn the ins-and-outs of their very important jobs. Each story is told from the point of view of either Emma or Theo in an engaging narrative that combines fiction and nonfiction text. Beautiful illustrations and real-life photos contribute to the fun. Add in a detailed map, a Q&A with a community helper, as well as tips and tools, and you've got a series of books that kids won't want to put down!
Be inspired by 20 of the world's most famous advocates for peace. Discover the lives of ten female and ten male peace-makers from throughout history and from around the world. This book is the perfect introduction to some of the most dramatic and world-changing lives of people who have made a huge impact through the advocation of peace. Stunning artwork brings to life ten male and ten female peacemakers from across history and from around the world. Clear, concise text presents their significant contribution to our world alongside the stand-out biographical information from their fascinating lives. |
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