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Do you take things apart and put them back together just for fun? Do you dream of drone fleets and robot warriors? Does the idea of designing and building robots sound intriguing? If the answer is yes, it's time to start plotting a career in robotics! Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this nonfiction book focuses on STEM topics and builds reading skills. It includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary,...
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Animal trainers care for many different types of animals! Children will explore some of the methods that trainers use, such as affection bonding and classical and operant conditioning, while gaining an understanding of animal instincts and animal rehabilitation. Readers will learn about the variety of animals that trainers work with, and are encouraged to find an area of study to focus on if they want to become an animal trainer. With Time For Kids©...
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Highlights the schooling, job training, and life on the job for ultrasound technicians. 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...
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Introduce your child to future career paths with the children's book Careers in the Outdoors.
Do you want to be an adventure guide, a surveyor, or a wildlife firefighter? Learn about different career paths that spend their times outdoors and in nature.
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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...
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Highlights the schooling, job training, and life on the job for welders. 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 turbine...
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Learning about a career as a molecular biologist is the perfect introduction to the practical applications of STEM. This career-focused book aims a microscope at molecular biology, helping readers understand DNA, genes, and the systems within a cell. Readers will also learn about advances in the field and how to work towards a job as a molecular biologist. Accessible text is paired with vivid visuals to keep readers' interest as they learn more about...
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The mobile applications industry continues to grow as people demand more from their smartphones and tablets each day. Who designs and builds the mobile apps that we've become dependent on? What skills do you need to work in this growing industry? This book answers these questions and takes an in-depth look at the career of a mobile applications designer. Important STEM concepts addressed in the Next Generation Science Standards are discussed in rich...
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Special forces operators are trained to do it all. These brave soldiers go behind enemy lines to train allies, gather intelligence, and carry out quick strikes. Find out how these amazing warriors have changed the War on Terror in this title for young readers.
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Readers will set their eyes to the night sky in this fascinating book about astronomers. This volume is a perfect combination between STEM and career guidance as it introduces readers to the different ways astronomers use science, technology, engineering, and math in their work every day. Readers will love learning about celestial bodies and space phenomena, as well as the different processes and equipment astronomers use to observe, collect, and...
17) Weird Jobs
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Sniffing armpits. Scuba diving for golf balls. Building secret passageways. For some lucky people, these strange tasks are all in a day's work. Want to learn about the men and women who destroy old buildings or make movie sound effects? Discover a range of weird jobs from around the world!
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Introduce your child to future career paths with the children's book Careers in the Studio.
Do you want to be a recording engineer, photographer, or choreographer? Learn about different career paths in the arts and entertainment industries.
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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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The Secretary of Homeland Security is tasked with keeping Americans safe in uncertain times. This presidential appointment is one of the most essential cabinet positions and affects everyone in the United States. This volume explores how the secretary shapes policy to protect the nation. In addition to providing an in-depth explanation of the secretary's role, the book explains how cabinet appointments are made.
20) Lifeguard
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Swimming is a fun but dangerous activity. Lifeguards help us stay safe while having fun, thanks to their special life-saving skills and first-aid training. Readers learn about these community heroes and explore a typical day in the life and the requirements needed to perform this job. The text explores lifeguarding equipment, how lifeguards respond in an emergency, and the characteristics a person must have to be good at this job. Readers are encouraged...