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21) In a Band
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Many people dream of being in a band. In this title, learn what you need to know to start a band and the many career opportunities available for bands. Includes a glossary, sidebars, and photographs.
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Every mayor is different, but they all want to help make towns and cities better places to live! Beginning readers learn what mayors can do to help everyday citizens with the help of full-color photographs and accessible text. They'll discover how mayors help make laws, raise money for their towns and cities, and keep citizens safe. Strong picture-to-text correlation aids in reading comprehension, and a picture glossary reinforces vocabulary and concepts...
23) A Teacher's Job
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In this aspirational book for children, learn in words and pictures how a teacher can make such a difference. Young readers see the many duties of these crucial and impactful community workers.
24) Meet the Teacher
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A teacher is a familiar figure in the lives of many readers, but readers discover new information about the hard work teachers do every day through achievable content. Beginning readers are introduced to a variety of teachers and the tools they use to help their students learn. Accessible text and a picture glossary allow readers to see for themselves what a teacher's job is like as they learn fun facts and build a stronger vocabulary with each turn...
25) The Hospital
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Updated for 2020. Hospitals are the focus of this book. Included is information about who works in hospitals, how they help us, and why people might need to go to a hospital.
26) The Bank
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Updated for 2020. Banks and their uses are described in this book, which includes details such as who works in banks, why banks are necessary, and what special equipment bankers use.
27) An Artist
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Artists are creative and passionate about what they do. Learn about the different types of artists and see if a career in art is right for you. Includes a glossary, sidebars and photographs.
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Hop on that big red truck for a real adventure! Being a firefighter takes a lot of hard work. Early elementary readers learn about the important responsibilities it takes to be a firefighter--from the fire equipment to living in the fire station. With vivid photos and images, a timetable of firefighting history, informational text, and intriguing facts, this book will have readers engaged and eager to learn all about this stimulating occupation.
29) Making a Mummy
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What happens after death? That was a big question for ancient Egyptians. They believed that a person needed his or her body in death as much as in life. So they did all they could to preserve and protect the body. For them, preparing for life after death was an important part of life! Learn about the science behind mummification with this book created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution. This Smithsonian Informational Text builds students'...
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2023.
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When seventeen-year-old Eliza Lin's entirely fictional essay about meeting her perfect boyfriend goes viral at her international school in Beijing, she has to make a deal with the handsome and charming Caz Song to play the part--but when the relationshipstarts to feel real all her career plans are suddenly threatened.
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Students will learn area and perimeter while engaged in reading about a day in the life of a contractor! This engaging math reader uses real-world examples to teach math concepts, and incorporates nonfiction reading to increase vocabulary and comprehension skills. The challenging practice problems, graphs, and sidebars provide many opportunities for students to practice their developing math skills, and apply what they've learned to their daily lives....
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Zibby Books
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[2023]
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260 pages ; 22 cm
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On the cusp of turning forty, Alisha Fernandez Miranda has climbed to the peak of personal and professional success, but at a price; she's overworked and exhausted. Bravely, Alisha decides to give herself a break, temporarily pausing her stressful career as the CEO of high-powered consulting firm. With the tentative blessing of her husband and eight-year-old twins, she leaves her home in London to spend one year exploring the dream jobs of her youth,...
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The career workbook Roadmap is better than ever.
Roadmap has been updated and expanded with tons of brand new content-including chapters on changing directions mid-career and not letting your past define your future.
Through inspirational stories and interviews, journal-like prompts, and practical career development information, this helpful resource will steer students, recent graduates, and career-changers toward an authentic, fulfilling life.
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34) The Iron Grains
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This book is a fictionalized non-fiction novel exposing the story of an artist and how he relates to the last draft lottery (Vietnam War Era) of the United States. It depicts real accounts of true-life experiences coming from the San Joaquin Valley of California to the Monterey Peninsula along the West coast of the old Fort Ord Military facility, California, which is currently now the California State University of Monterey Peninsula. The Iron Grains...
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Libro especializado que se ajusta al desarrollo de la cualificación profesional y adquisición del certificado de profesionalidad "COMT0112 - ACTIVIDADES DE GESTIÓN DEL PEQUEÑO COMERCIO". Manual imprescindible para la formación y la capacitación, que se basa en los principios de la cualificación y dinamización del conocimiento, como premisas para la mejora de la empleabilidad y eficacia para el desempeño del trabajo.
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The original how-to guide for people who want to launch and run a successful freelance translation business! With over 5,000 copies in print, the first edition of How to Succeed as a Freelance translator has become a widely-cited reference for the translation industry. The fully revised second edition includes 200+ pages of practical tips on writing a translation-targeted resume and cover letter, preparing a marketing plan, setting up a functional...
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You've probably heard of lions and tigers. Perhaps you've seen them at the zoo. But have you heard of the clouded leopard? This shy member of the cat family is an endangered species. Their shyness makes studying them a challenge for zookeepers and scientists. Find out why they are so special, and why they need our help. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while...
38) Nurses
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces nurses to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
39) Teachers
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces teachers to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
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Do you take things apart and put them back together just for fun? Do you dream of drone fleets and robot warriors? Does the idea of designing and building robots sound intriguing? If the answer is yes, it's time to start plotting a career in robotics! Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this nonfiction book focuses on STEM topics and builds reading skills. It includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary,...
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