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Extreme scientists: exploring nature's mysteries from perilous places (Scientists in the Field)
By Donna M. Jackson. 2009
Profiles the work and conditions of three extreme scientists: a meteorologist who flies into the eyes of hurricanes to gather…
data, a microbiologist who searches unexplored underground caves for microbes, and an ecologist who climbs giant redwoods to study the canopy. For grades 4-7. 2009The girls' guide to rocking: how to start a band, book gigs, and get rolling to rock stardom
By Jessica Hopper. 2008
Guide to forming a band. Includes insider advice on songwriting, recording, production, promoting, and touring with your group. Also provides…
tips for dealing with stage fright and for booking performances. For senior high readers. 2009Temple Grandin: how the girl who loved cows embraced autism and changed the world
By Temple Grandin, Sy Montgomery. 2012
An authorized portrait about Grandin's life with autism and her groundbreaking work as a scientist and designer of cruelty-free livestock…
facilities describes how she overcame key disabilities through education and the support of her mother. For grades 5-8You are more than magic: The black and brown girls' guide to finding your voice
By Minda Harts. 2022
&“Every parent of a Black or brown girl should buy this book, read it to their child, and pass it…
along to the other parents in their circle.&”—Evette Dionne, National Book Award longlisted and Coretta Scott King honor-winning author of Lifting as We Climb Perfect for graduation gifts and other transitional milestones, this guide is for girls of color looking to find their voice and claim space as they prepare for high school, college, and their careers, from the bestselling author of The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table. When you&’re a girl of color, figuring out how to find your voice and make sure everyone around you can hear it is essential. CEO and bestselling author Minda Harts knows—she&’s been there. And she&’s ready to walk you through it all with her own stories of success and the missteps that helped her grow—from running for high school student council when she was barely tall enough to reach the podium, to starting her own company, The Memo LLC, that helps women of color advocate for themselves and their careers. Now she&’s here to hype you up and be real with you about: • Building your squad: what to look for in a friend, finding mentors, and setting boundaries for healthy relationships • Saying what you mean without saying it mean: prepping yourself for self-advocacy, negotiations, and tough conversations • Leaning into courage: affirming yourself, dealing with no&’s, and speaking up even when you feel like the &“only one&” With lots of practical advice and real-life anecdotes, as well as questions for reflection and further resources, this book is all about finding your own unique path to success—at school, at work, at home, and beyond. Success is far from magical, but you&’ve already got the tools you need to figure out your next best moves. And your stand-in big sis Minda is here to help you every step of the way! * This audiobook includes a downloadable PDF that contains the Discussion Guide, the For White Caregivers of Girls of Color, and the Questions for White Readers sections from the bookThe snowy owl scientist (Scientists in the Field)
By Mark Wilson. 2022
Are the snowy owls in trouble? Venture into the Alaskan arctic and the summer realm of these predator birds to…
find out. Discover the diverse species necessary to owl survival, how climate change is affecting the landscape of their nesting site of past millennia, and what it takes to do field research in this action-packed addition to the award-winning Scientists in the Field series. It's July on Alaska's North Slope, and scientist Denver Holt is in Utqiagvik surveying nests. Denver has been coming here since 1992, and the snowy owls he studies have been coming here much longer: thousands of years. With its mix of coastal, low-elevation tundra and a rich presence of lemmings, the North Slope is the only area in Alaska where snowy owls regularly nest. How do snowy owls decide where they will nest? How do they manage to arrive at locations where food will be abundant? What drives the success of these delicate tundra ecosystems? These are the mysteries Denver is trying to solve to help ensure a bright future for these elegant hunters. Supplemental PDF accompanies the audiobookThe frog scientist (Scientists in the Field)
By Pamela S. Turner, Andy Comins. 2009
Follows Dr. Tyrone Hayes as he gathers frogs at ponds to dissect in the laboratory. Explains his research studying the…
effects of water-born pesticides on frog development and the ways his team of graduate students contributes. Includes biographical background on Hayes. For grades 4-7. 2009Careers in renewable energy: get a green energy job
By Gregory Mcnamee, Gregory McNamee. 2008
An overview of various forms of renewable energy--solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric, hydrogen, and bioenergy--and the career opportunities in this growing…
field. Discusses "green" jobs in building, management, and transportation. Details salaries, required education, and other employment criteria. For senior high readers. 2008Social work (Careers in focus)
By Facts on File, Inc. Staff. 2006
Guide to careers in social services. Discusses job duties, salary ranges, work environment, required education, related coursework, and necessary certifications…
for such professions as adult day care coordinator, drug abuse counselor, grief therapist, hospice worker, occupational therapist, mobility specialist, psychologist, and more. For senior high and older readers. 2006Animal care (Careers in focus)
By Ferguson Publishing. 2006
Guide to careers dealing with both wild and domesticated animals. Discusses job duties, salary ranges, work environment, and required education…
level for such occupations as animal trainer and shelter employee, naturalist, park ranger, pet groomer, veterinarian, veterinary technician, zookeeper, and more. For senior high and older readers. 2006Discovering careers for your future: Publishing (Discovering Careers for Your Future Ser.)
By Facts on File, Inc. Staff. 2005
Highlights various careers in the publishing industry, such as editor, press worker, columnist, literary agent, writer, and webmaster. Includes job…
descriptions, educational requirements, earnings, outlook, and more. For junior and senior high readers. 2005Your name in print: a teen's guide to publishing for fun, profit, and academic success
By Elizabeth Harper, Timothy Harper. 2005
Journalist father and his college-age daughter offer teenagers, their parents, and their teachers advice on the different types of writing…
for publication. The two also guide would-be writers through the steps that are needed to get their work into print. For senior high and older readers. 2005What color is your parachute? for teens: discovering yourself, defining your future (The Parachute Library Ser.)
By Richard Nelson Bolles, Richard N. Bolles, Carol Christen, Jean M. Blomquist. 2006
Career guide helps adolescents assess personal abilities, interests, and long-term goals and land their dream job. Offers tips on employment…
searches and interviews. Examines the option of continuing education after high school or not. Includes resources and profiles of successful young adults. For senior high and older readers. 2006ER vets: life in an animal emergency room
By Donna M. Jackson. 2005
Discusses veterinary medicine by examining the workings of an emergency room at an animal hospital. Describes pets and owners who…
come for care and the doctors and vet techs who attend them. Provides tips on pet first aid and a section on grief counseling. For grades 5-8. 2005Gorilla doctors: saving endangered great apes (Scientists in the Field)
By Pamela S. Turner. 2005
Combines accounts of veterinarians who treat mountain gorillas in Rwanda and Uganda with information about the great apes' behavior and…
habits. Discusses the ongoing efforts to foil poachers as well as Dian Fossey's work to preserve the species and its environment. For grades 3-6. 2005The prairie builders: reconstructing America's lost grasslands (Scientists in the Field)
By Sneed B. Collard III. 2005
Discusses the 1989 creation of a national wildlife refuge in Iowa. Describes the restoration of the native tallgrass prairie that…
supported elk, deer, pronghorn, bison, wolves, grizzly bears, and birds before Europeans arrived in the 1800s. Explains the project's importance and the progress made since 1989. For grades 4-7. 2005Young person's occupational outlook handbook
By U. S. Department of Labor Staff. 2003
Describes over 260 careers based on the U.S. Department of Labor's research. Explains the education needed, the duties and skills…
of the employee, subjects to study, earning potential, and future outlook for each given profession. For junior and senior high readers. 2003Careers for sports fans (Choices #up)
By Andrew Kaplan. 1991
The author interviews fourteen people who work in sports-related fields in order to determine what their jobs entail. Includes a…
teacher, a coach, a lawyer, a scout, and an official as well as professional players. For senior high readers. 1991But what if I don't want to go to college: a guide to success through alternative education
By Harlow G Unger, Harlow G. Unger. 1998
Describes the lucrative career opportunities and demands for various trades and skills that do not require a four-year degree. Discusses…
advantages and disadvantages, requirements, and future prospects for ten types of alternative education. Includes resumé and interview advice as well as resource lists. For senior high and older readersCareer ideas for kids who like music and dance (Career Ideas for Kids Ser.Career Ideas for Kids)
By Diane Lindsey Reeves, Gayle Bryan, Nancy Bond. 2001
Advice on pursuing careers in the arts for kids who want to concentrate on their creative bent. Includes profiles of…
a choir director, costume designer, dance instructor, sound engineer, disc jockey, and other similar occupations. For grades 5-8. 2001Career ideas for kids who like adventure (Career Ideas for Kids Ser.Career Ideas for Kids)
By Diane Lindsey Reeves, Nancy Heubeck, Nancy Bond. 2001
Career ideas on choosing a profession that offers both excitement and a physical challenge. Discusses becoming a pilot, a detective,…
a firefighter, a ranch hand, and a paramedic. Suggests additional resources and ways of practicing job skills. For grades 5-8. 2001