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Beginning readers will be continually, engaged as they find answers to questions regarding firefighters and how, they put out fires. Vibrant illustrations give readers a detailed look at a fire station while learning fun facts about the people who fight fires. This educational and exciting book uses a fictionalized approach to present a fire station and the people who work there through the eyes of a relatable child. Easy-to-follow text helps readers...
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In "How to Build a Successful Career in the Gig Economy," readers will discover practical strategies for thriving in the world of freelance and contract work. This comprehensive guide offers valuable insights on finding and securing gig opportunities, including tips on setting competitive rates, navigating contract negotiations, and effectively marketing oneself to potential clients. Whether you're a seasoned freelancer or just starting out, this...
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Children are economists, it's time to chat about it!
Economics is the study of choices people make to be happy. Kids do this each day when they decide which shirt to wear, which TV show to watch or what to eat for lunch. In making these choices, they are using the economic principles of scarcity, supply, demand, opportunity costs and diminishing returns. Now is the perfect time to chat with your child about economics and prominent economist Dr. Arthur...
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The story revolves around asking children, "How do you want to live when you grow up?" instead of asking them "What do you want to be when you grow up?" In changing this one question, we open up a whole new world of possibilities for our children. In the story, there is a very entrepreneur-based family that passes on important principles to their daughter. Things like the importance of working hard and helping others is mentioned continuously. We...
46) My Soldier and I
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This book talks about a soldier who is stationed abroad, inspiring and empowering less fortunate children by giving hope. My Soldier and I shows the empathy of a soldier who demonstrates selfless service by empowering, sharing, and caring for children on an island. This soldier meets a little boy who he inspires and now wants to become a soldier. This book is an amazing and uplifting story of sacrifice soldiers make and their undying efforts to help...
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Rusty wants to buy the latest action video game but does not have enough money. He learns about earning his own money by opening his own business and becoming a young entrepreneur. Rusty's Lemonade Stand helps young readers learn about owning their own business and discusses the importance of family, ethics, and responsibility. This book is part of the BizEBunch books that help children ages 7 to 14 Read, Learn and Do about life, family and business....
49) My Car
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Sam describes in loving detail his car and how he drives it.
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Who wants to be an app developer? In this title, prospective app developers will meet pioneers in the app development field, examine the history of app development, learn what app developers do, the software they use, where they work, and mobile devices' effects on the industry. Table of contents, infographics, timeline, fun facts, a glossary, and an index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
51) Custodians
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces custodians to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
52) When I Grow Up
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One day at playgroup, Peppa Pig and her friends play dress up and imagine what they would like to be when they grow up. Emily Elephant would like to be a teacher and Suzy Sheep might be a doctor. But what about Peppa? She isn't sure what she wants to be -- but she does know her favorite thing in the whole world...
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"I Want to Be an Engineer is part of a I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. This Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own. For anyone looking for books about community helpers for...
54) I'm a Librarian
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The Tinyville Town preschool series stacks up in a whole new way with the addition of the fourth volume, I'm a Librarian-the latest board book to feature one of the many diverse residents of the charming town. In I'm a Librarian, readers get to know the town librarian as he helps a little boy find a favorite book. As the search progresses, fans of the series will recognize many other residents of Tinyville Town also visiting the library.
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Calling all young readers and adventurers! Get ready to join Home Run Hector in an amazing journey that's all about money smarts! Imagine hitting a home run with your money skills, just like you hit home runs on the baseball field. ⚾ In The Money Game with Home Run Hector, you'll follow Hector, a baseball-loving kid just like you, as he learns how to earn, save, and spend money wisely. But this isn't just any game-it's the money game, where...
56) Wand
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"Wand": What magic can we make in this crazy world?
Chris Walkman has an unusual problem: he's just been given $20,000 to make the world a better place, starting right in his hometown, Los Angeles of the 1990's. He'd better try something for real, or a not-so-little indiscretion at his previous job might become a bigger issue. So, fueled by the magic of the money and his overactive imagination, he sets to work, hires a homeless man as a co-pilot,...
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Excerpt: "In a little saucer-like valley of the lower Berkshires, where the hills stand about in a wide circle, lies that most beautiful of Connecticut villages, Litchfield. Here Harriet Beecher Stowe was born. There was not a day when she and her brothers and sisters did not run to the window to see that blue rim of hills, and even when they were grown into women and men they did not forget the charm of their early home in the mountains. From the...
58) I am an Artist
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What is an artist? Sometimes John finds art easy, sometimes it's hard, sometimes art is like a game, but sometimes it's a puzzle. This book takes us through the many ups-and-downs of John's life as an artist, whilst also showing the fun that can be, had with many different art forms, including drawing, sculpture, painting, photography and many more.
Being an artist is about being brave, frustrated and disappointed. But it's also about being creative,...
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Welcome to the education field! If you are interested in a career in education, you've come to the right book. So what exactly do these people do on the job, day in and day out? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in these fields? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various fields? Is this even the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book...
60) Emergency!
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Fire engines, police cars, ambulances, lifeboats, and tow trucks race to the rescue in this book bursting with action. Emergency? Don't worry--help is on the way!