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From rescuing six baby wild turkeys at the bottom of a storm drain to capturing a ten-foot-long (3-m) boa constrictor slithering through a Florida neighborhood, animal control officers are devoted to protecting animals and ensuring the safety of people.
In this gripping book, young readers will meet the fearless animal control officers who share a selfless dedication to helping animals that are trapped, abandoned, or abused. Through action-packed...
42) Farmers
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Rain or shine, a farmer's work is never done. Farmers grow crops, raise livestock, and gather eggs and milk. Young readers will get an inside look at a day in the life of these important community members!
44) Doctor
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Doctors care for people who are sick or hurt. They also keep people healthy through checkups. Some work in hospitals and others work in offices. This book introduces readers to what doctors do as part of their job. Readers will learn where doctors work, what they can do to help, and how they become doctors. Friendly photographs and accessible text allow readers to familiarize themselves with this essential community worker. Readers are sure to gain...
45) Geologist
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Did you know that geologists study the materials that form Earth? Most geologists in the United States work at mines and quarries. Discover more fascinating facts in Geologist, a STEM Careers book.
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About 70 percent of all goods transported in the United States are transported by trucks. Truck drivers are responsible for transporting food and other products across the country to the people who need them. They work long hours and need to have special training to drive their huge trucks. Truck drivers keep businesses going and make sure we get the things we need. Instructive, colorful photographs of truck drivers on the job help readers make meaningful...
48) Librarians
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Finding the right book can be daunting, but librarians are here to help! They buy books for the library, track down information, and even host read-a-louds. In this engaging title, beginning readers will learn all about how librarians support and shape our communities.
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For those who enjoy being outdoors, being a park ranger might sound like a dream job. Beginning readers will see what it takes to work in this fascinating field. Concise, accessible text allows readers of all ages and levels to explore a unique career path. Vibrant photographs aid readers in comprehending new information while a colorful picture glossary helps them learn new terms.
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The health care industry offers many opportunities for a challenging and fulfilling career with only two years of post-high school education. Workers in the hospital and home health fields provide essential care around the clock to some of the most vulnerable patients and the elderly. Readers explore a range of career options within these fields, including practical or visiting nurse, social service aide, home health aide, and medical equipment technician,...
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Construction workers build and repair the homes, roads, and skyscrapers we see around us every day. Readers discover fun facts about this important career as they learn about the skills and tools used by construction workers on the job. Fact boxes and a detailed graphic organizer provide additional information in an eye-catching way. Full-color photographs of construction workers give readers a clear picture of what this career is all about. Readers...
53) Astronomer
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Did you know that astronomers study space and the objects in it? They use tools such as telescopes to observe space from Earth. Discover more fascinating facts in Astronomer, a STEM Careers book.
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What would you be? An author, astronaut, farmer or fireman? Do you know what you would be if you delivered products to stores? What about if you made special dishes in a restaurant? Or what would you be if you moved dirt to help make roads and buildings? There are so many jobs in this world. From architects to truck drivers, or from chefs to store clerks, each job does its part in helping the world be a better a place. But for various reasons, the...
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Doctors often are well-respected in society for good reason. People go to doctors when they're sick and need treatment, and people go to doctors when they're healthy and want to stay that way. What is it that makes a good doctor? This book explains the education that doctors need and the different areas of health they specialize in. Readers will discover what it might feel like to help save someone's life, and they'll also learn about the challenges...
56) Army Delta Force
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A special operations force of the Army, Delta Force performs many important missions during wartime and peacetime. Young readers will learn why this special force remains top secret, what kinds of missions Deltas go on, and what it is like to be a Delta.
57) ¿Cómo es el día de los trabajadores de la construcción? (What Do Construction Workers Do All Day?)
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Construction workers have very physically demanding jobs, and their days can be very different depending on the project they're working on at the time. Excited readers will explore the world of demolition, building, designing, and creating with this engaging book about construction. Defined vocabulary words help make this narrative easily accessible for all readers. Detailed photographs convey what it's really like to work in construction.
58) Navy SEALs
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United States Navy SEALs are trained to fight at sea, in the air, and on land. It takes years of training to become a SEAL, and most who try to become SEALs fall short. It is this rigorous training that prepares SEALs for any situation they may find themselves in during a mission and makes them one of the deadliest Special Forces in the world.
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For readers who may be more interested in fashion than in math, this book highlights how math is useful and necessary for designing clothes, purchasing materials, sewing, and altering clothes, and running a fashion business. The Try It Yourself feature offers word problems to reinforce the fashion world relevance of math, while intriguing sidebars provide fun facts, historical perspectives, and information about modern designers. Each word problem...
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The blaring siren and zooming emergency truck gives us a glimpse into a firefighter's life, but what do they do all day? This book explores what it is really like to fight fires. Aspects of the job such as equipment management, first aid, and training are covered so that readers get a comprehensive look at this dangerous and heroic job. Eye-catching graphics and defined vocabulary words will engage every reader about the lives of these important community...
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