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61) Mayors
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"In Mayors, beginning readers will learn about the work mayors do to keep the communities they run clean and safe and well-organized. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover where mayors work, whom they work with, and how they spend their days. A labeled diagram helps readers identify different items on a mayor's desk, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more...
62) Jobs people do
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Explores the different types of work people do, and discusses jobs that may be found in every town, those that take people far from home, and those that may not seem like work, but really are.
63) Jobs around town
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An introduction to different jobs around the community, with photographs and information that show how the job has changed over the years.
66) When I grow up
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Sebastian the turtle tells his father about all the jobs he might do when he grows up, from fireman to skydiver, and agrees that being a father might be the best of all.
67) Meet the vet
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Simple text and photographs introduce professionals that take care of animals, from small animal vets to large animal vets.
68) Jobs
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"People are presented with different career opportunities depending on the area of the world they live in. Some regions employ farmers, while others are filled with office workers. Readers are exposed to the similarities and differences in the kinds of jobs available around the world. They are encouraged through the well-researched main text, engaging fact boxes, and full-color photographs to compare and contrast life in different countries, which...
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Students can read People Who Help Us to learn about what a community is, and the different people who help communities around the world. Vivid images and simple text introduce readers to doctors, dentists, teachers, vets, police officers, and firefighters. This Acorn Read-Aloud is an excellent tool for introducing readers to communities and common jobs.
71) Machines at work
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During a busy day at the construction site, the workers use a variety of machines to knock down a building and begin constructing a new one.
72) Hydrologist
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Profiles the career of a hydrologist, discussing the job's typical duties, tools and techniques, education and training, and future outlook. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.
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Born and raised in South Africa, Trevor Noah used his mother’s influence to turn the painful stories from his life into a unique voice on the international comedy circuit. But how did his tumultuous upbringing land him in a position to fill Jon Stewart’s shoes on The Daily Show, one of the most sought-after jobs in all of late night television?
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The careers covered in this informative book include those of climate scientist, astronomer, geneticist, biochemist, food scientist, cartographer, and others. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.