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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!
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When Nigel looks up at the moon, his future is bright. He imagines himself as...an astronaut, a dancer, a superhero, too! Among the stars, he twirls. With pride, his chest swells. And his eyes, they glow. Nigel is the most brilliant body in the sky. But it's Career Week at school, and Nigel can't find the courage to share his dreams. It's easy to whisper them to the moon, but not to his classmates--especially when he already feels out of place.
24) Farmers
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"Grow our food, raise our cows and sheep, fill our tables with good things to eat! In this book, readers will meet the farmers who grow and raise the food that we need to live and thrive. Aimed at emergent readers, the text also includes vocabulary specific to this community helper's job, along with colorful action images"--
26) Castle
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In this first-ever standalone full-color edition, Castle is lavishly reborn in digitally finished drawings rendered with felt-tip markers and colored pencils. Factual and artistic details shine in light of newly researched information. With characteristic zest and wit. Architecture enthusiasts of all ages will marvel at the staggering possibilities of human imagination and ingenuity.
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The Tinyville Town series, new from New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Brian Biggs, launches with three books: Tinyville Town Gets to Work!, a world-establishing picture book that introduces the town and its many residents, and two board books, I'm a Veterinarian and I'm a Firefighter. The series is set in a cozy community where the people are kind, everyone says hello when they're walking down the street, the bus is always on time,...
29) Chefs
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"This photo-illustrated book for early readers explains the different kinds of chefs who work in a restaurant and what they do"--
31) SWAT
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Every day, people are faced with critical, life-threatening situations – in times of trouble, who can help? In this title, readers will get to know the SWAT team members who arrive on the scene when special weapons and tactics are needed. Chapters highlight the history of SWAT as well as the training, tools, and knowledge these specialists need to save lives and property during bomb threats, hostage situations, or when apprehending dangerous criminals....
33) Plumbers
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces plumbers to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
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What do you want to be when you grow up? That is the question tackled head-on in this third installment in the Dreary & Naughty series. Dreary undergoes some remedial instruction from his father on what it means to be the harbinger of human demise and, in the process, reaffirms that he's not on the right path to the future he wants. Naughty explores a similar matter with her father, who is visibly disappointed in his daughter's intentions about her...
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The book reveals seven important keys to running a successful online business. It gives moms useful advice and proven methods to help them find their way in the world of online business. For those who want to run a successful online business, this book covers a wide range of important topics, from the basics of e-commerce to more advanced business methods.The book also talks about how important freedom and options are when running an online business....
36) Programmer
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Meet Paige the Programmer! Paige is clever and creative, and she writes code for software that we use every day for work and fun. Would you like to hear her story?
Using vibrant artwork and a show-and-tell narrative, Paige's story will introduce young readers to a modern tech professional and how her talents affect our lives for the better.
Like a Girl: Programmer is part of a series that aims to boost young girls' self esteem, and to teach them...
37) Chef
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Meet Charlotte the Chef! An awesome woman with a restaurant full of customers to feed.
In this great book we meet Charlotte. Describing in a colorful and fun way her daily tasks, while encouraging young girls to seek whatever life goal they dream about when they grow up.
Filled with vibrant eye-catching illustrations. Charlotte presents herself using show-and-tell., giving us a glimpse into her amazing job and how she runs a successful restaurant.
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38) The Summer Job
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Carmen's sister Maria has a job at the ice cream shop. Carmen watches as Maria works, collects her pay, and deposits it at the bank.
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Ariel es perfecto. No. Ariel quiere ser perfecto.
Estudiante modelo, deportista aplicado, primer violín, voluntariados, todo lo que sea necesario para ingresar a la universidad de sus sueños. Nada más ni nada menos que Harvard. Hasta que un colapso de estrés, una mala calificación en un examen y un tutor de Cálculo que parece salido de un sueño, entran a la ecuación para recordarle que en su afán de perfección está olvidándose de lo más...
40) Little Old Me
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Little Old Me follows the main character through her journey of discovering what she wants to be. This book encourages children to believe that they can be anything, but reminds them that the best thing that they can be is themselves.