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1) In the Fall
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This book introduces early readers to words in the fall. Simple words and vibrant images help engage children and grow a love of reading! Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
2) I See Shapes
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This book introduces early readers to words about shapes. Simple words and vibrant images help engage children and grow a love of reading! Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
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What do you want to be when you grow up? Consider all your options. How about being a game designer and creating computer action games similar to the ones you play? Or, if you like chocolate, you could become a chocolatier and make delectable treats. There's even the possibility of studying fascinating bugs for a living-as an entomologist. The choices are endless. So come read about fourteen professionals and the unusual and satisfying work that they...
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Firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical technicians are all essential front-line workers. They work hard to help people in emergency situations, and they need to do their jobs well under a lot of pressure. Readers take a closer look at what it takes to work in the field of emergency services in this exciting guide to a high-interest group of community helpers. Basic facts are presented through clear and concise text, which is paired with...
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In our fast-changing world, creative problem-solvers are increasingly in demand across job markets. In this book, STEAM students will learn about the myriad opportunities that their future holds in store. They'll discover what kind of work is available to engineers, scientists, innovators, and artists. They'll appreciate how STEAM professionals influence our environment and lives. Using high-interest examples, accessible language, and colorful pictures,...
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The world needs transportation workers. They keep us moving, getting us to where we need to go. Even during the worst days of the COVID-19 pandemic, they often remained hard at work. Early learners discover basic facts about a variety of careers in transportation through short, simple sentences that encourage independent reading. This high-interest look at a special kind of community helper includes vibrant photographs of trains, buses, and more -...
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It's often exciting when a package arrives on your doorstep, but who brought it there? Readers discover the importance of delivery workers in this accessible guide to essential jobs. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of delivery workers became even more important, as they brought people groceries, meals, medicine, and other items they needed. A variety of delivery jobs are explained to young readers through simple, clear text that's paired with...
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Food service workers have important jobs, and readers learn all about what makes these workers essential in this creative look at community helpers who don't often get their share of the spotlight. Clear and focused text introduces the basics of jobs in the food service industry, inspiring readers to look more deeply into a career in this area if they are interested in food. In addition, the fun and engaging tone encourages readers to show their appreciation...
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The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of a wide variety of health care workers, including doctors, nurses, and pharmacists. They help us stay healthy and sometimes put their own health on the line to take care of their patients. Readers are encouraged to develop a deeper understanding of and appreciation for health care workers as they explore clear and concise main text and full-color photographs that depict what a day on the job is like...
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In our fast-changing world, creative problem-solvers are increasingly in demand across job markets. In this book, STEAM students will learn about the myriad opportunities that their future holds in store. They'll discover what kind of work is available to engineers, scientists, innovators, and artists. They'll appreciate how STEAM professionals influence our environment and lives. Using high-interest examples, accessible language, and colorful pictures,...
11) Smokejumpers
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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A bolt of lightning creates a spark that instantly turns a tree into a ball of flames. The fire quickly spreads in the remote forest. Overhead, specially trained firefighters leap out of a plane into the forest. They carefully tug on their parachute straps to avoid the blaze and the rising smoke. After landing, the smoke jumpers immediately get to work battling the giant fire. In Smoke Jumpers, dramatic, true stories will keep readers turning the...
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Schools are filled with people who have many different kinds of jobs - from teachers in classrooms to workers in the cafeteria. This charming introduction to an important curriculum and current events topic introduces readers to a variety of workers in the field of education and people who help students during their day. The simple, achievable text and colorful photographs encourage readers to respect and appreciate all the workers they come into...
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IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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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...
14) Never Order Barbecue in Maine: Proven Career Strategies from People Who've Been There, Done That
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Maine is known for lobster. Memphis is known for barbecue. So why would you go to Maine looking for tasty ribs? That's a question business consultant and author Ken Tanner belatedly asked himself as he tucked into a burnt, tasteless slab of barbecue in Ogunquit, Maine, one summer evening. Every region of the country has its unique signature foods. Likewise, each of us has a "sweet spot" - a signature skill or talent that can fuel your career and raise...
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With its unique features (presented in nine chapters grouped into five major parts), Automated Fare Collection System And Urban Public Transit: An Economic & Management Approach To Urban Transit Systems provides a wealth of resourceful information to everyone with interest in mass transit:
Part I: Public Transportation, Urban Economy And Automation in Fare Collection
Part II: Models of Transportation Pricing
Part III: Transportation Research Methods...
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Artificial Intelligence is reshaping industries across the globe, offering unprecedented opportunities for automation, efficiency, and innovation. By understanding the definition of AI and its impact on various sectors, we can appreciate the transformative potential of this technology. As AI continues to advance, it is crucial to address the associated challenges, ethics, and societal implications to ensure responsible and beneficial integration in...
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Finding Your Passion is a powerful, yet easy-to-use book by Marcy Morrison, Career Strategist and Owner of Careers With Wings (www.careerswithwings.com). This fun and whimsical book will help and guide the reader to develop wings for their career and get on the fast track to finding their dream job via identifying their passions and strengths; empowering them with tools to market and sell themselves; strengthening their ability to trust their gut/believe...
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Tiana Pongs was Germany's leading commercial face. Due to the astonishing amount of more than 1,000 ad productions in the span of her career, industry insiders consider her to be Germany's best commercial model. She's featured on numerous international magazine covers and product packaging's, as well as in TV and promotional campaigns. Her list of references reads like the "Who's Who" of the branded article industry.
In her guide dedicated to prospective...
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Corporate Swagger was realized out of a means to level the playing field. It's for young professionals attempting to navigate the corporate terrain, seasoned professionals looking to sharpen their business chops, or entrepreneurs needing an edge on their competition. This is the underdog's guide to professional success. Until now these have been the most well-guarded secrets of the business game. Not anymore! What you have in your hand is the playbook...
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