Find Your Future in Science introduces 8 high-interest science careers via reader-friendly profiles and sidebar features that inspire extended learning, online research, and critical thinking skills. Back matter includes additional learning activities.
Finance in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Finance career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.
An age-appropriate look at the causes and consequences of choices children make every day in their community. Each title includes activities encouraging students to LOOK, THINK, MAKE A GUESS, ASK QUESTIONS, and CREATE. Colorful photos embrace diversity and backmatter encourages further learning on the topic.
Students learn more about how a strong work ethic can help them succeed in the classroom, socially, and in their future careers! The title tackles this essential life skill in an age-appropriate and participatory way, drawing them into fun-filled "investigations" of related skills illustrated to depict a realistic and relatable classroom situation. Work Ethic invites readers to "investigate" four story-centered scenarios related to listening, talking, body language, and writing. Title includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.
Hospitality & Tourism in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Hospitality & Tourism career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.
By 2030, more than 70 million Americans will be over the age of 65. With the aging population's demand for health services and the development of new medical technologies, opportunities for health professionals are excellent and will expand rapidly in the years to come. The careers profiled include: Art therapist; Biochemist; Chiropractor; Cytotechnologist; Dietician; Epidemiologist; Home health aide; Massage therapist; Microbiologist; Mortician; Pharmacist; and Physician assistant.
An age-appropriate look at the causes and consequences of choices children make every day at school. Each title includes activities encouraging students to LOOK, THINK, MAKE A GUESS, ASK QUESTIONS, and CREATE. Colorful photos embrace diversity and backmatter encourages further learning on the topic.
Government in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Government & Public Administration career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.
Students learn more about how leadership skills can help them succeed in the classroom, socially, and in their future careers! The title tackles this essential life skill in an age-appropriate and participatory way, drawing them into fun-filled "investigations" of leadership skills illustrated to depict a realistic and relatable classroom situation. Leadership invites readers to "investigate" four story-centered scenarios related to listening, talking, body language, and writing. Title includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.
Education & Training in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Education & Training career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.
Marketing, Sales & Service in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Marketing career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.
Business in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Business Management & Administration career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.
Architecture & Construction in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Architecture and Construction career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.
Health Sciences in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Health Sciences career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.
Students learn more about how effective teamwork can help them succeed in the classroom, socially, and in their future careers! The title tackles this essential life skill in an age-appropriate and participatory way, drawing them into fun-filled "investigations" of related skills illustrated to depict a realistic and relatable classroom situation. Teamwork invites readers to "investigate" four story-centered scenarios related to listening, talking, body language, and writing. Title includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.
Manufacturing in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Manufacturing career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.
Students learn more about how effective communication can help them succeed in the classroom, socially, and in their future careers! The title tackles this essential life skill in an age-appropriate and participatory way, drawing them into fun-filled "investigations" of communication skills illustrated to depict a realistic and relatable classroom situation. Communication invites readers to "investigate" four story-centered scenarios related to listening, talking, body language, and writing. Title includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.
An age-appropriate look at the causes and consequences of choices children make every day to maintain a healthy body. Each title includes activities encouraging students to LOOK, THINK, MAKE A GUESS, ASK QUESTIONS, and CREATE. Colorful photos embrace diversity and backmatter encourages further learning on the topic.
What do people do in the military? Readers pick from eight different scenarios and experience "next best thing to being there yourself" opportunities for interactive career exploration. Sidebars promote additional learning activities and independent reaserch
Transportation in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.
Students learn more about how excellent critical thinking can help them succeed in the classroom, socially, and in their future careers! The title tackles this essential life skill in an age-appropriate and participatory way, drawing them into fun-filled "investigations" of critical thinking skills illustrated to depict a realistic and relatable classroom situation. Critical Thinking invites readers to "investigate" four story-centered scenarios related to listening, talking, body language, and writing. Title includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.
Students learn more about how to conduct an effective job search. The title tackles this essential life skill in an age-appropriate and participatory way, drawing them into fun-filled "investigations" of communication skills illustrated to depict a realistic and relatable situation. Job Search invites readers to "investigate" four story-centered scenarios related to listening, talking, body language, and writing. Title includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.
Food & Natural Resources in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources career pathway using informal self-assessment elements,career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.
In Get a Job at the Grocery Store, fictional character Jeremiah Oliver Baumgartner (Job, for short) introduces readers to a wide variety opportunities found (through his adventure and misadventures) at a grocery store. Back matter includes creative writing prompts and activities.
An age-appropriate look at the causes and consequences of choices children make every day on a team. Each title includes activities encouraging students to LOOK, THINK, MAKE A GUESS, ASK QUESTIONS, and CREATE. Colorful photos embrace diversity and backmatter encourages further learning on the topic.
Find Your Future in Technology introduces 8 high-interest technology careers via reader-friendly profiles and sidebar features that inspire extended learning, online research, and critical thinking skills. Back matter includes additional learning activities.
Students learn more about how appropriate etiquette can help them succeed in the classroom, socially, and in their future careers! The title tackles this essential life skill in an age-appropriate and participatory way, drawing them into fun-filled "investigations" of etiquette illustrated to depict a realistic and relatable classroom situation. Etiquette invites readers to "investigate" four story-centered scenarios related to listening, talking, body language, and writing. Title includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.
In Get a Job at the Shopping Mall, fictional character Jeremiah Oliver Baumgartner (Job, for short) introduces readers to a wide variety opportunities found (through his adventure and misadventures) at the shopping mall. Back matter includes creative writing prompts and activities
An age-appropriate look at the causes and consequences of choices children make every day with friends. Each title includes activities encouraging students to LOOK, THINK, MAKE A GUESS, ASK QUESTIONS, and CREATE. Colorful photos embrace diversity and backmatter encourages further learning on the topic.
An age-appropriate look at the causes and consequences of choices children make every day at home. Each title includes activities encouraging students to LOOK, THINK, MAKE A GUESS, ASK QUESTIONS, and CREATE. Colorful photos embrace diversity and backmatter encourages further learning on the topic.
STEM in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.
What do people do at the White House? Readers pick from eight different scenarios and experience "next best thing to being there yourself" opportunities for interactive career exploration. Sidebars promote additional learning activities and independent reaserch.
Human Services in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Human Services career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.
Adventurous or globe-trotting jobs do exist outside of the movies and television. For kids thinking about making a career out of exploring new horizons, this book will be a welcome resource. Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Adventure and Travel, Second Edition clues kids in on action-packed jobs in various exciting fields. By providing step-by-step self-assessment followed by a series of job profiles, this illustrated book helps kids identify their personality traits to better match themselves to possible fast-paced careers. Resources for further research and expanded career discovery activities encourage further exploration for adventure-minded kids. Completely revised and updated, this guide is a great starting point for kids seeking a career filled with adventure and travel.
Based on an innovative and effective blend of four tried and true educational strategies, sticky learning gets the results you are looking for in your classroom. Based on an innovative and effective blend of four tried and true educational strategies, sticky learning gets the results you are looking for in your classroom including: Promoting improved student interest and engagement Supporting improved student outcomes Connecting the dots between academic concepts and real world context Reinforcing learning that is substantive and meaningful Adding purpose to learning The Sticky Learning Toolkit offers a make it real planning guide for engaging students in project-based learning. Start with a little wishful thinking in chapter one and work your through to a classroom-ready sticky learning unit in chapter eleven!
As hard as it is to imagine, it is possible to get paid for goofing off and having fun. Cartoonists and clowns do it. So do cruise directors, magicians, toy engineers, and video game designers. They get to laugh, play, and be creative for a living, and their success often depends on how much fun they have at work.
Whether it's cracking super codes or cloning human genes, serving insects for an entrée or leaping through a hoop of fire in the center ring, a wide variety of out-of-the-ordinary careers awaits anyone quirky enough to pursue them.
Describes glamorous jobs, including actor, author, and interior designer, discussing what each job involves, how it is glamorous, and characteristics that would make someone well or poorly suited to do it.
They clean up messes, take out the trash, and make sure water is safe to drink. In short, they do many things that, given the choice, most people would probably rather not do themselves. They bravely tackle tasks that would make some people gag. They are the janitors, wastewater engineers, trash collectors, and other unsung heroes who do the dirty work that keeps the world clean and safe. Gross Jobs explains what these people do and why in the world they do it.
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