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81) Veterinarian
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If your readers own a dog, cat, parrot, or even an iguana, they have most likely taken it to a veterinarian for a routine exam or for something more serious. They probably have wondered what it takes to become a veterinarian. Readers will explore the educational requirements, as well as job duties, earnings, career specialties, and job outlook.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Introduce your child to future career paths with the informative children's book Careers to Help Others.
Do you want to be a nurse, therapist, or mortician when you grow up? Learn about different career paths that are designed to help people.
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• This nonfiction book features engaging text, a glossary, and before- and after-reading questions to help develop reading comprehension skills.
• 32 pages of vibrant photographs
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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Everyone needs to eat! Did you know that the agriculture and food development industry is teeming with interesting career opportunities? This important field relies on people with a variety of STEAM skills. In this book, readers in grades 4-8 will find out how science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills work to provide food for people around the world. This series introduces readers to careers that rely on science, technology, engineering,...
84) Police
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Discover Series Books for Babies,Toddlers Is your child constantly playing cops and robbers? Who's ready to catch the bad guys? POLICE features full,color photos of police officers, gear, crime fighting tools and more. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce new images, words and concepts to kids. The Discover Series Books feature a large photo and a word or two to name the photo. These fun books...
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TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS: Having special sets of skills is a huge part of having a working military, and many jobs require years of education on top of military training. Learn more about these jobs and what it takes to be great at them!
CAREERS IN THE US MILITARY: The US military contains over 1 million members in a variety of branches, but what exactly are their jobs? Let's find out!
BENEFITS: Glossary words are defined on the page where they appear,...
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RESEARCH PROFESSIONALS: Gathering information is a very important part of having a working military. There are many careers that require expert knowledge and planning. Learn more about these jobs and what it takes to be great at them!
CAREERS IN THE US MILITARY: The US military contains over 1 million members in a variety of branches, but what exactly are their jobs? Let's find out!
INCLUDES: This 32-page high-interest nonfiction book for striving...
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How do firefighters help us stay safe? Readers explore the exciting world of firefighters, learning fun facts along the way about the brave men and women who've chosen this career. Vibrant photographs of firefighters in action are closely aligned to the age-appropriate text. This close relationship helps young readers develop strong comprehension skills. In addition, a colorful picture glossary is included to help early learners build their vocabulary....
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The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of a wide variety of health care workers, including doctors, nurses, and pharmacists. They help us stay healthy and sometimes put their own health on the line to take care of their patients. Readers are encouraged to develop a deeper understanding of and appreciation for health care workers as they explore clear and concise main text and full-color photographs that depict what a day on the job is like...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Highlights the schooling, job training, and life on the job for brick masons. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, a selected bibliography, an introduction to the author, and an index.
From building skyscrapers to maintaining plumbing, trade jobs are essential to everyday life in the United States. Information about jobs ranging from dental hygienists to wind...
90) Meet the Farmer
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Farmers know how to get the most out of the land, whether with crops or big farm animals. Readers learn more, about the lives of these important community helpers with the help of full-color photographs and easy-to-read text. Readers discover how big tractors help farmers work quickly, and what kinds of animals call a farm home. Accessible text helps early readers grasp concepts, while a picture glossary pairs vocabulary with colorful photographs...
91) Writer
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Writers are creative people who use their ideas and imagination to shape stories and films. Some writers create long fantasy novels, while others write articles in the newspaper. They also use their knowledge and research to inform people about a specific topic or finding. Readers will learn how writers do their jobs and how they decide what to write. They will also learn how writers make a difference through their creativity. Lively pictures and...
92) Combat Experts
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COMBAT EXPERTS: Combat is a big part of the military, but it's more than just fighting on the front lines. There are many careers in the United States military that put experts at the heart of battles. Learn more about these jobs and what it takes to be great at them!
CAREERS IN THE US MILITARY: The US military contains over 1 million members in a variety of branches, but what exactly are their jobs? Let's find out!
INCLUDES: This 32-page high-interest...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Whether it involves painting, drawing, sculpting, or any other art form, being an artist takes talent, determination, and hard work. This high-interest volume shows young readers what life can be like for people who work as artists. Colorful photographs pair closely with achievable, low-ATOS text, making for a book that readers of many ages and levels are able to enjoy. Young artists and those who are simply curious about different creative possibilities...
94) Army Rangers
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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The United States Army deploys its Rangers wherever quick, efficient action is needed. This can include seizing an enemy structure, rescuing hostages, or protecting civilians. Rangers have been used since World War II, and they'll continue to be a crucial part of the Army for years to come.
96) Police Officer
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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There's a lot of risk involved when your job is to keep the peace. From arresting criminals to directing traffic, police officers must be ready to face anything-even if they're off duty! Young readers will breeze through this exciting title like a high-speed chase.
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IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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From the middle of the ocean to your dinner table, the fish you eat may have taken a long journey. This meal was made possible by one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet. Commercial fishers risk their lives to make a living and provide food for the world's population. This book helps readers gain a better understanding and appreciation for the men and women who battle severe weather and other dangers of the ocean to cast their nets out in the...
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Librarians love working with books, but people can find all kinds of things at the library! Beginning readers will learn all about life among the stacks in this engaging first concepts book. Readers discover how a library is organized and what kinds of things people can borrow from the library. They'll also find out where the name "librarian" comes from and learn all about lending with the help of full-color photographs and accessible text. A picture...
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Many of us use buses for our standard mode of transportation. While subways, trains, and cars are convenient, buses provide us with an elevated view of our cities and streets. Bus drivers contend with traffic, staying on schedule, and challenges in helping passengers with special needs. Readers will take a journey into the activities of this important community helper who gets us where we need to go.
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