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  • Working Dogs (21)
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    Working Dogs (21)

    Saint Bernards were once used to rescue people lost in the mountains! They are one of many breeds included in the American Kennel Club
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  • Working Boats (22)

    Filled with full-page spreads of cross sections of ten intriguing working boats, this book provides a glimpse into their inner workings, as well as highlights of each boat's unique engineering components that enable it to do the job it was built for.

    Want to know what goes on behind the scenes of a Coast Guard rescue, what it's like to work on a science research vessel, or what's involved in crabbing? The book includes illustrated details about each boat's mission and jobs people do on board, as well as a glimpse of what life is like on a working boat.

    Packed with information that's fun and practical, the book also includes details about maritime instruments, such as how a radar works, on-water safety gear, diesel engines, and mechanics, such as how water is pumped through a fire boat.

    "If a photo illustration is worth a thousand words, Crestodina’s cut-away drawings give us more like five thousand words each. . .  It is no cliché to say that, for the mariner inclined, from eight to eighty, this is the one book that does it all."--National Fisherman

    "Cross sections and exploded views abound in the detailed illustrations."--Kirkus Reviews

    "An informative and fun book for readers interested in boats and how they work, and the target audience will be engaged by the high level of detail."--Booklist

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  • Working in Space (19)
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    Working in Space (19)

    How does it feel to work in zero gravity in a laboratory more than 200 miles above Earth? What kinds of experiments do astronauts carry out aboard the International Space Station (ISS)? And how does it feel to step out of the space station into the darkness of space? In this new Science Slam! title, kids will discover the answers to all these questions and many more fascinating facts about working in space. Each book is expertly crafted to meet early elementary and science curriculum standards, as well as introduce young space enthusiasts to the latest space technology. Innovative, grade-appropriate activities and experiments, critical-thinking questions, and fascinating fact boxes will give kids a chance to think like an astronaut.
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  • Working in Health Services (19)
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    Working in Health Services (19)

    The field of health services offers a wide variety of jobs for those who want to help others while working in a challenging, rewarding career that affords great opportunities for professional growth. Whether one is interested in a career as physician, dentist, and nurse or technician, pharmacist, dietitian, and mental health worker, this comprehensive guide offers readers essential information about different careers in health services, including academic requirements, areas of specialization, job outlook, and typical job duties. In addition, job search topics such as free resources, social media platforms, and the interview process are covered in detail.
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  • Working in Public Transportation (19)
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    Working in Public Transportation (19)

    In urban areas all over the world, people are on the move. Buses, trains, ferries, subways, elevated trains, and electric-powered streetcars, trams, and trolleys get people from work to school, from school to work, and back home again. They can also offer a rewarding career opportunity. This fundamental guide to careers in public transportation gives readers an overview of daily job responsibilities, educational and professional requirements to get a foot in the door, and all the tips to landing a rewarding, long-lasting career in a field of people on the move.
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  • Working Together at School (20)
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    Working Together at School (20)

    Working together helps everyone, especially at school! Learn how to show fairness, respect, responsibility, honesty and other civic virtues to help your school be a better place to learn in this nonfiction Beginning-to-Read book. An early civics book that includes a note to caregivers, reading activities, and a word list.
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  • Working as a Team (21)
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    Working as a Team (21)

    From hunting partners to cleaning buddies, animals have developed interesting ways to work together. See the amazing ways animals cooperate in order to survive. Through leveled text, extreme action images, and fun facts, let young readers explore some amazing animal adaptations. These early nonfiction chapter books are perfect for budding naturalists and animal lovers.
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  • Working Together to Survive (23)
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    Working Together to Survive (23)

    Cooperation can be key to survival. Working Together to Survive covers how animals work with other animals, and even other species, to get food, stay safe, and thrive. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • Working Group (24) Level 2
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    Working Group (24) Level 2

    This title will introduce readers to the American Kennel Club's remarkable Working Group. Readers will learn about the history of the Working Group and its wonderful breeds, such as the Siberian Husky and the Bernese Mountain Dog. This series is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers.
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  • Working with Electricity: Electrical Engineers (16)
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    Working with Electricity: Electrical Engineers (16)

    This book about a career in electrical engineering is sure to spark the interest of STEM-enthused readers. The text addresses what electrical engineers do and the different kinds of jobs within the field. They’ll also explore notable figures in the history of this branch of engineering, such as Nicola Tesla and Thomas Edison, while also taking a look at the future of the field. Information-rich text is paired with color photographs to give readers a deep understanding of this field of engineering. Sidebars and a graphic organizer present new information in an accessible way, ensuring that readers get a strong grasp on this electrifying career.
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  • Working as a Legal Advocate (19)
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    Working as a Legal Advocate (19)

    The term "legal advocate" encompasses a growing field of advocacy that includes many social service areas, such as immigration law, environmental law, prisoner's rights, and sexual harassment law. This comprehensive guide to legal advocacy explores the opportunities available for those interested in the field, how legal advocates work, and what skills they need to succeed. Whether one is interested in becoming a victim advocate who helps a crime victim navigate the court system, or an advocate in immigration court, helping to build a case for legal asylum, legal advocacy is a rewarding career, and an invaluable service to people in need.
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  • Working in Parks and Recreation (19)
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    Working in Parks and Recreation (19)

    Working outdoors, getting exercise, playing games, and serving your community, all while earning a salary, what could be better? This comprehensive guide to the field of parks and recreation prepares readers for three individual career paths: recreation worker, park maintenance worker, and park ranger. It offers several "day-in-the-life" stories from these careers, stressing the great variation of jobs available in this career and the range of education, from high school diploma to graduate degrees, required for different jobs. Readers can also learn about education, job-hunting, and advancement, and a few part-time jobs that can help them break into the field.
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  • Working in Restaurants and Catering (19)
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    Working in Restaurants and Catering (19)

    Everyone needs to eat, and someone has to provide that food, prepare it, serve it to customers, and then do it all again the next day. Whether readers are interested in working for fine restaurants, fast-paced diners, or even special events that need a catering professional, the food industry is vast and always in need of new talent. This comprehensive guide details the options available to young cooks and service staff who want a fulfilling career. Readers will be able to explore a variety of food industry paths and learn about what they can expect in professional kitchens everywhere.
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  • Working with Tech in Agriculture (21)
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    Working with Tech in Agriculture (21)

    With climate change and other factors looming, the technology farmers and agricultural workers employ to harvest crops and raise livestock is ever more important to ensuring the world's food supply can sustain us. This informative volume explores the various cutting-edge technologies and techniques deployed in the twenty-first century, and how workers must adapt to working with them. Vivid imagery and well-informed predictions about where agricultural tech goes from here make this a vital resource for young people thinking about agriculture as a livelihood, and casual readers alike.
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  • Working with Tech in Construction (21)
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    Working with Tech in Construction (21)

    When you think of a construction site, you might picture bulldozers, workers in hard hats, and huge iron beams being shifted into place. You might not imagine robots, drones, and 3D printers, but they are becoming essential equipment on modern building sites. The field of construction is changing quickly as project managers rely more on interactive apps than blueprints, and on images from autonomous drones rather than hand drawn schematics. Your readers will explore how construction is merging with technology today, and what it means for a career tomorrow.
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  • Working with Tech in Manufacturing (21)
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    Working with Tech in Manufacturing (21)

    The manufacturing sector is growing and evolving, but at the same time, some jobs for production workers are on the decline. That's because machines and robots perform many tasks once done by humans. The result is a need for new kinds of production workers who can use and monitor the new manufacturing technology. This insightful volume explores these cutting-edge trends and helps readers discover what they can do to prepare to fill the needs for the new generation of manufacturing workforce.
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  • Working with Tech in Retail (21)
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    Working with Tech in Retail (21)

    The retail industry is changing rapidly, and it is technology that will change it irrevocably this coming century. Automation, sophisticated marketing and store design, anti-theft and loss prevention techniques, and many more topics make this book an ideal compendium of tech deployed in retail spaces throughout North America. Potential store employees bound for after-school or summer jobs, or even a career in retail, will benefit from this book's analysis and predictions. Advice for job seekers and handy information about industry trends and statistics make this book a go-to resource.
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  • Working in Trash and Recycling Collection (19)
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    Working in Trash and Recycling Collection (19)

    A career in trash and recycling is often dirty, exhausting, and overlooked by many career seekers, but those who enjoy working hard and spending time outside might find this to be a rewarding career path to follow. This engaging guide allows readers to explore entry-level jobs in both trash and recycling, including collectors or drivers, landfill workers, recycling sorters, and more. It covers duties, required skills and education, and advancement possible in both fields, including positions in both management and science and technology to give readers the tools to turn a job into a career.
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  • Ways to Make Money Working Outside (20)
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    Ways to Make Money Working Outside (20)

    For many teen job seekers, the idea of being cooped up in an office or store is enough to make them avoid working all together. Happily, there is an alternative. This comprehensive guide takes readers through the many options available for working outside, whether it's biking through city streets or hiking rough mountain terrain. Topics include how to find summer jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities, with helpful lists of ideas, practical advice from experts, and real-life success stories. The engaging text encourages readers to consider their skills and interests to steer them toward the ideal summer job or lifelong career.
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  • Working with Tech in Health Care (21)
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    Working with Tech in Health Care (21)

    Modern health care must stay on the cutting edge if the field expects to keep up with ever more difficult demands, as new health conditions crop up and populations age. The newest diagnostic machines, network infrastructures, and surgical tools are examined in this book. It imparts crucial guidance to future health care workers who will have to acclimate to and master them. Readers will learn how tech augments care, how technologies have changed health care over time, and what is developing as future innovations.
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  • Working with Tech in the Military (21)
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    Working with Tech in the Military (21)

    From its early investments in the internet, to developing drones that have crept into the civilian market, the U.S. military has long been on the leading edge of technologies of all kinds. Students who are military buffs, those contemplating a career in the armed forces, and developing readers can all enjoy this thorough and timely exploration. They will learn about the important technologies that millions of combatants and support staff employ daily throughout all the major service branches, and how these technologies are speedily filtering into civilian workplaces.
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  • Punishing Bullies: Zero Tolerance vs. Working Together (15)
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    Punishing Bullies: Zero Tolerance vs. Working Together (15)

    Bullying is common in schools across the country, but what can we do to stop it? Are school punishments and new laws the answer? Or can other responses stop bullying? Perspectives Flip Books are like two books in one: Start from one end and learn why some people argue bullies need to be harshly punished.  Then flip it over and discover why others argue for other solutions. Critical thinking questions help you analyze both perspectives and form your own opinions about the issue.
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  • Working as a Plumber in Your Community (16)
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    Working as a Plumber in Your Community (16)

    For many teens, plumbing hardly seems like a glamorous career path. However, plumbers are invaluable members of any community. This handy resource explains the need for plumbers and the great variety of jobs the field offers. Readers will learn the best educational path to take and how to obtain an apprenticeship. Many will be interested to learn of the innovations in the industry and the future outlook, which, thanks to predicted changes in the environment and aging infrastructure, is very bright.
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  • Ways to Make Money Working with Animals (20)
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    Ways to Make Money Working with Animals (20)

    Some teens adore dogs. Others are wild about cats. Still others love horses, are fascinated with snakes, or daydream about being an expert on exotic species. What unites them is their love of animals. They'll all find ways to cash in on that enthusiasm in this effective and informative resource. It describes a wide range of jobs that involve working with animals in cities, suburbs, and rural areas. There are tons of helpful tips for readers hoping to set up their own animal-related businesses, planning for a long career caring for animals, or just hoping to use their pet-care skills to make some extra spending money.

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