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The engine room of a ship bursts into flames. Black smoke billows into the air. The fire begins to spread, snaking through the belly of the boat. A fire alarm sounds, and specially trained marine firefighters aboard the ship grab their gear and rush to the scene. They work fast to contain and extinguish the fire before any serious harm is done. Dramatic, true stories will keep readers turning the pages as they learn first-hand how these tough, brave...
6) Hotshots
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In this book, young readers will learn about wildfire firefighters.
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Fascinating facts, figures, and pictures highlight informative text about some of the most interesting and extreme jobs that use technology. Young readers will learn what kind of training it takes to be a roller coaster designer, how much money a space robotics engineer makes, and what exactly a wind turbine technician does!
10) Special forces
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The world's most dangerous missions are carried out by elite fighting crews-the special forces. Make sure they are on your radar! Inside you'll find these features: Read All about It Discover the dramatic story behind the Osama bin Laden mission. Top Five Read about the world's top-level fighting forces. Five-Minte Interview Meet an ex-SAS officer who lifts the lid on this secret organization!
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Fascinating facts, figures, and pictures highlight informative text about some of the most interesting and extreme jobs in the field of sports. Young readers will learn what kind of training it takes to be a pro team mascot, how much money a NASCAR pit crew member makes, and what exactly a zamboni driver does!
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Fascinating facts, figures, and pictures highlight informative text about some of the most interesting and extreme jobs that use science. Young readers will learn what kind of training it takes to be a food taster, how much money a human lie detector makes, and what exactly a professional beard grower does!
13) Armed services
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From the might of the navy and skill of the air force to the bravery of the troops that fight on the ground, make sure the armed services are on your radar! Inside you'll find these features: Day in the Life Read the fascinating diary of a soldier in Afghanistan. Top That! Get the stats on the fastest, biggest, and best combat aircraft in the world. Feel It Read about how it feels to head behind enemy lines!
14) Farm jobs
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"In Farm Jobs, beginning readers will follow a farmer throughout the day, learning about the many jobs he or she does on the farm, from feeding and milking animals, to planting, harvesting, and helping deliver newborn farm animals. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to daily life on the farm. Photos and further detailed descriptions of daily duties help introduce the content, while...
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Starscape, Tor Publishing Group
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2023.
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"Some dogs were born to lend a helping hand (or paw!). Zeus, a chocolate lab puppy, is one of them. With his courage, smarts, and strength his purpose seems clear: he'll become a water rescue dog! When a young boy named Kimo is tasked with training Zeus, they quickly become best friends. But Zeus's excitement makes training hard, and worse yet, becoming a working dog means being separated from Kimo. Can Zeus and his boy figure out how to stay together...