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2) Hotshots
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A wildfire rages in a forest, lighting up the tall pines with bright orange flames. As the wind whips the fire, it burns 60 acres (24 hectares)--about the size of 45 football fields--every minute! The giant wildfire is much too large for firefighters to extinguish with water hoses. This is a job for specially trained wildfire firefighters called hotshots. Dramatic, true stories will keep readers turning the pages as they learn firsthand how these...
Author
Series
Publisher
The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
There's a lot more to being a good leader than standing in front of a group and telling them what to do. Effective leadership includes communication skills, confidence, compassion, discipline, and the ability to connect with your audience. This guide discusses the characteristics a leader needs and suggests ways for readers to reach their goals. Readers will also understand why it's important to treat group members with respect and compassion,
...4) Workers
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Familiarize beginning readers with the different jobs of community workers. Featuring basic concepts, easy-to-read informational text, and engaging photographs this nonfiction title is sure to create an exciting learning adventure.
5) Farmers
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Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Many years ago, most of the U.S. population lived on farms and produced their own food to eat. Now, only 2 percent of the population produces food for the entire world. Readers will learn that farmers are responsible for the fruits, vegetables, and meat we buy in the grocery store, and the ingredients that go into many other things. They often use technology to help them produce these things. Some farmers research ways to keep their animals comfortable...
6) Mechanics
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"We use machines every day, but most of us don't understand how they work. And when they break down, most of us have no idea how to fix them! Mechanics are the masters of machines. Many mechanics today work on vehicles, including cars, boats, and buses. They use special tools to take them apart and fix what's wrong. They use their experience and technology to diagnose problems. They often work long hours, sometimes in bad weather, to get us where...
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Hop on that big red truck for a real adventure! Being a firefighter takes a lot of hard work. Early elementary readers learn about the important responsibilities it takes to be a firefighter--from the fire equipment to living in the fire station. With vivid photos and images, a timetable of firefighting history, informational text, and intriguing facts, this book will have readers engaged and eager to learn all about this stimulating occupation.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs introduce young readers to various careers available in a park setting such as a lifeguard, groundskeeper, and playground inspector among others. Colorful sidebars encourage young children to think, create, guess, and ask questions about working in a park.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs introduce young readers to various careers available in a restaurant such as a host, manager, and chef among others. Colorful sidebars encourage young children to think, create, guess, and ask questions about working in a restaurant.
10) Bakers
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Who doesn't love a bakery? Few people can resist the smell of cookies and pies baking or keep from staring at the beautifully decorated cakes. Behind the counter is the person responsible for all this goodness. Your readers learn that bakers not only provide us with breads and rolls and satisfy our sweet tooth, they learn about health, nutrition, and science to produce their delicious recipes. Some bakers spend their careers in local bakeries, making...
11) Librarians help
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and photographs describe librarians and their role in the community"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs introduce young readers to various careers available in a grocery store such as a cashier, stock clerk, or manager among others. Colorful sidebars encourage young children to think, create, guess, and ask questions about working in a grocery store.
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the important job of police officers. Through fun illustrations and easy-to-read text, this nonfiction picture book describes what a police officer is, how their police car works, and the heroic things they do to keep people safe. This read-aloud will give young citizen a glimpse into the lives of these valuable workers and how their careers make communities a better place to live.
Author
Series
Stink Moody volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
A class visit to the Gross-Me-Out exhibit at the science museum inspires Stink Moody to create a variety of terrible smells to put on the sneakers he plans to enter in the World's Worst Super-Stinky Sneaker contest.
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Give children an in-depth look at what a career as a police officer is like. With this informative nonfiction title, readers will learn about various aspects of life as a police officer--from being accepted into the academy to keeping streets safe. Readers will learn what a typical day in the police academy is like as well as a day in the field as an officer. Through Time For Kids© content, helpful charts and diagrams, and colorful images in conjunction...
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English
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Description
Updated for today’s job market, the classic interview prep guide helps you say the right words and get the job you want.
No matter how good you look, how much research you’ve done, or how perfectly your qualifications match the job description, if you’re not prepared with great answers to the toughest interview questions, you won’t get the job.
101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions...
No matter how good you look, how much research you’ve done, or how perfectly your qualifications match the job description, if you’re not prepared with great answers to the toughest interview questions, you won’t get the job.
101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions...
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Working at a Hospital introduces young readers to many careers available at a hospital, from doctors and nurses to lawyers and accountants. Colorful sidebars encourage young children to think, create, guess, and ask questions about a career working in a hospital.
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Leap into the world of a ballet dancer! In this engaging nonfiction book, readers learn about the history of this art form as well as what a ballet dancer does to get ready for a performance. With informational text, vibrant photographs, a sample schedule of ballet dancer's day, a look at ballet positions, and simple, clear text, readers learn about the basics of ballet and that this beautiful art form takes a lot of hard work and dedication.
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