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Poop collectors, armpit sniffers, and more: the yucky jobs book (Yucky Science Ser.)
By Alvin Silverstein, Laura Silverstein Nunn, Gerald Kelley, Virginia B. Silverstein. 2011
Explores various dangerous and dirty jobs. Discusses pig farmers, sewer workers, animal-cage cleaners (an elephant produced 540 pounds of poop…
in one day), snake-venom collectors, and medical examiners. Presents unusual facts about chimney sweeps, bee stings, stinky feet and more. For grades 3-6. 2011You Can Be ABCs
By Robert Samuel White. 2021
Based on the empowering and beloved viral video rap by Sam White and his dad, Bobby, as seen on The…
Ellen Show and more, comes a book about the many careers kids can aspire to, from A to Z! You can be an A—an architect, a B—a biochemist, a C—a computer software developer, and so much more! It's all about doing what you love and putting your heart into everything that you do. In this alphabet book of careers, the options run from A to Z! And six-year-old social media sensation Sam White and his dad, Bobby, want every kid out there to know that they can reach for the stars and make their dreams come true, whatever they want to become. Just don't be a Z—a zombie, and let the world pass you by. With dynamic and joyful art by Robert Paul Jr. accompanying Sam and Bobby's viral rap, this book will have readers celebrating the potential in everyoneOut of office: The big problem and bigger promise of working from home
By Charlie Warzel. 2021
The future isn&’t about where we will work, but how. For years we have struggled to balance work and life,…
with most of us feeling overwhelmed and burned out because our relationship to work is broken. This &“isn't just a book about remote work. It's a book that helps us imagine a future where our lives—at the office and home—are happier, more productive, and genuinely meaningful&” (Charles Duhigg, best-selling author of The Power of Habit ). Out of Office is a book for every office worker – from employees to managers – currently facing the decision about whether, and how, to return to the office. The past two years have shown us that there may be a new path forward, one that doesn&’t involve hellish daily commutes and the demands of jam-packed work schedules that no longer make sense. But how can we realize that future in a way that benefits workers and companies alike? Based on groundbreaking reporting and interviews with workers and managers around the world, Out of Office illuminates the key values and questions that should be driving this conversation: trust, fairness, flexibility, inclusive workplaces, equity, and work-life balance. Above all, they argue that companies need to listen to their employees – and that this will promote, rather than impede, productivity and profitability. As a society, we have talked for decades about flexible work arrangements; this book makes clear that we are at an inflection point where this is actually possible for many employees and their companies. Out of Office is about so much more than zoom meetings and hybrid schedules: it aims to reshape our entire relationship to the officeBreaking news: How to tell what's real from what's rubbish
By Nick Sheridan. 2021
A funny, practical and ever-so timely guide to the NEWS for 8–12-year-olds. Find out how to understand and navigate 24/7…
news, how to spot the facts from the fake . . . and what to do if the news becomes overwhelming. Perfect for fans of Matthew Syed's You Are Awesome and Rashmi Sirdeshpande's Dosh . It's never been easier to access the news; TV, radio, billboards, newspapers and endlessly buzzing on to the screens in our pockets. But with more and more news available, it's hard to know what to trust. Where do stories come from? What's real news and what's fake? And what role does social media play in all of this? Insightful, hands-on, essential and reassuring, Breaking News will help children navigate the peaks and pitfalls of our modern day news cycle, through laugh-out-loud text, amusing illustration and interactive activities. Praise for Breaking News : 'Newsflash: I loved it.' – Eoin Colfer, million-copy selling author of ARTEMIS FOWL 'A perfect read for any budding young journalists out there.' – Konnie Huq, TV presenter and author of the COOKIE! series 'Jam-packed with fascinating facts, this is a fantastically funny and much-needed guide to navigating the news.' – Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of DOSHSonia Sotomayor: a judge grows in the Bronx = la juez que creció en el Bronx
By Jonah Winter, Edel Rodriguez. 2009
Born in the South Bronx, young Sonia has a dream: to become a judge. Concentrating on school and making the…
most of every opportunity, she reaches new heights and makes her mother proud. For grades K-3. English/Spanish language. 2009Culinary careers: how to get your dream job in food with advice from top culinary professionals
By Rick Smilow, Anne E. McBride. 2010
Guide to working in the food industry presented by Smilow, president of the Institute of Culinary Education, and McBride, a…
professor of food studies. Covers education, apprenticeships, first jobs, and entrepreneurship. Features interviews with eighty-nine professionals in various vocations, including chefs, food editors, dietitians, sommeliers, and cooking-school owners. 2010Blue collar & proud of it: the all-in-one resource for finding freedom, financial success, and security outside the cubicle
By Joe Lamacchia, Bridget Samburg. 2009
Guide to lucrative, recession-proof blue- and green-collar careers for men and women who love to work either with their hands…
or in nontraditional settings. Lists training, apprenticeship, and certification opportunities by U.S. state and Canadian province. Includes real-world examples of successful tradespeople. 2009200 best jobs for renewing America
By Laurence Shatkin, JIST Publishing Editors. 2010
Guide to identifying and securing jobs in the six industries that are projected to grow under President Obama's 2009 American…
Recovery and Reinvestment Act: infrastructure, green technologies, education, information technologies, health care, and manufacturing. Lists job descriptions and security; required education, training, and skills; earnings; and growth potential. 2010The six books in the World's Most Dangerous Jobs series, presented together. Each covers that title's job description; the special…
skills, qualifications, and training needed; and work conditions. For grades 3-6. 2009Recounts the history of mail service between Missouri and California from April 1860 to October 1861. Explains the relay system…
of fresh horses used to maximize delivery speed. Discusses the risks faced by the riders, including extreme weather, Indian attacks, hunger, and lack of sleep. For grades 5-8. 2009Cowboys and coffin makers: one hundred 19th-century jobs you might have feared or fancied (Jobs in History)
By Laurie Coulter, Martha Newbigging. 2007
Highlights various nineteenth-century jobs, particularly those that developed because of the Industrial Revolution and westward expansion. Examines the use of…
child labor and the then-common opinion that idleness was shameful. Occupations described include trapper boy, midwife, wheelwright, and doughboy. For grades 4-7. 2007Ballplayers and bonesetters: one hundred ancient Aztec and Maya jobs you might have adored or abhorred (Jobs in History)
By Laurie Coulter, Martha Newbigging. 2008
Describes the ways people lived and worked in the highly structured societies of ancient Mexico. Details jobs for the elite…
and for commoners in palaces, temples, pyramid-construction sites, farms, markets, and more. For grades 4-7. 2008Pharaohs and foot soldiers: one hundred ancient Egyptian jobs you might have desired or dreaded (Jobs in History Ser.)
By Kristin Butcher, Martha Newbigging. 2009
Briefly explains the way ancient Egyptians lived and worked. Describes specific jobs in detail--from chariot maker in the army and…
ferryman on the Nile to servants in the Pharaoh's palace, professionals in the temple, and skilled and unskilled laborers in the general community. For grades 4-7. 2009Learn to speak music: A Guide to Creating, Performing, and Promoting Your Songs (Learn to Speak)
By John Crossingham, Jeff Kulak. 2009
Musician draws on his practical experience to provide a guide to creating, performing, and promoting your own songs. Discusses playing…
an instrument, forming a band, writing lyrics, marketing your group, and locating public performance spots. For grades 6-9. 2009Extreme 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. 2009Clothesline clues to jobs people do
By Kathryn Heling, Deborah Hembrook, Andy Robert Davies. 2012
Spot seven clotheslines, what do you see? Uniform and cap, overalls in blue, apron and oven mitts, wide suspenders, too.…
Who wears these things for the jobs that they do? Can you guess who? For grades K-3Clothesline clues to sports people play
By Kathryn Heling, Deborah Hembrook, Andy Robert Davies. 2015
Spot seven clotheslines what do you see? Socks and shinguards, a uniform in grey, helmet and shoulder pads, opponents make…
way, who wears these things for the sports that they play? Let's take a guess today. For preschool-grade 2I will be a teacher when I grow up
By Willa Robinson, Knowledge Power Communications. 2009
I will be a lawyer when I grow up
By Willa Robinson, Penny Scott, Theodore Wright. 2015
I Will Be a Lawyer When I Grow Up is the second book in the I Will Be series empowerment…
books for children, to start thinking and dreaming about their careers at an early age. For grades K-3