Children’s / Teenage general interest: Work, politics and society

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Book SynopsisFeatures nine practical assessment devices designed to determine a young job seeker''s psychological and logistical readiness concerning the steps needed in searching for employment. Each chapter begins with a quiz, followed by typical questions, action steps and helpful resources. Coverage includes job search survival, career vocabulary, interviewing, how to study for and pass job search finals using time-tested techniques. Contains sample resumes, phone scripts and correspondence.Table of ContentsThe Job Search Survival Quiz. Self-Knowledge Screen: The Check Above the Neck. Career Vocabulary Inventory and Goal Grid. Resume Reality Checklist. The Perfect Resume Review. The Job Search Correspondence Quotient. Interview Readiness Indicator. Phone, Fax, and Voice Mail Etiquette Exam. Mr. Recruiter's Tell It All Test. Job Search Secrets Quiz. Appendix. Index.

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Book SynopsisHere is a career development curriculum packed with stimulating lessons and activities to help students develop the self-knowledge, interpersonal skills, and work habits they need for success in school, work and life, while learning how to make good decisions about their education, personal lives, and future careers. This book folds flat for easy photocopying of the lesson materials and includes 60 ready-to-use lessons with related activities and worksheets.Table of ContentsHow to Use Lessons for Life. "Life's Journey" as Metaphor. Chapter One. Two Roads Diverged...: A Focus for the Lessons for Life Curriculum. Chapter Two. The Lay of the Land: A Foundation for Understanding Lessons for Life. Chapter Three. Planning the Trip: Practical Tips for Setting Things in Motion. Chapter Four. In the Driver's Seat: Lessons to Promote Self-Knowledge. Chapter Five. Nice Set 'o Wheels: Lessons to Help Students Examine Life Roles. Chapter Six. Start Your Engines: Lessons to Promote Educational Development. Chapter Seven. The Road Map: Lessons to Foster Career Exploration and Planning. EPILOGUE. A Look in the Rearview Mirror: Reflections on Lessons for Life.

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Book SynopsisThe world of music and dance is a lively scene with opportunities for those with the right attitude. How can kids learn more about the music and dance industry? This book helps them match their interests and abilities with viable careers. It includes a step-by-step self-assessment followed by a series of job profiles and professional insight.

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Book SynopsisCareer opportunities abound for nature and animal lovers everywhere. What does a career in this field entail? Offering a step-by-step self-assessment, this book allows kids to identify their personality traits and then connects them to viable career options. The job profiles cover the basics and spotlight real people working in that profession.

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Book SynopsisWhat does it take to seek a career in the creative arts? This book gives kids an illustrated tour of the many career options available in this field. It provides step-by-step self-assessment, followed by a series of job profiles. It includes career discovery activities to help kids learn more about themselves.

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Book SynopsisSports-related jobs can offer a number of opportunities both on the field and behind the scenes. This work encourages kids to identify their personality traits and skills and match their athletic interests and abilities with viable career options. It features career profiles that include: athlete; coach; fitness instructor; and sports pro.Trade Review...informative, fun, and a comfortable and interactive way to approach career exploration. - School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisSports-related jobs are in high demand, and they can offer opportunities both on the field and off for young athletes. This work brings a range of opportunities in this industry to the forefront. It encourages kids to identify their personality traits and skills and match their athletic interests and abilities with viable career options.Trade Review...informative, fun, and a comfortable and interactive way to approach career exploration. - School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisAnnie's joyful exuberance and her family's whole-hearted support leave no doubt that her dream is within her grasp. This delightful story, which includes the real-life experiences of women astronauts, encourages young readers to pursue their dreams and re

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Book SynopsisKatie Yamasaki's newest picture book is an intimate and tender story of the love between a father and a daughter.

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Book SynopsisYou don’t need to be an adult to break news and change the world. You can start your career as a young reporter right now. In Kid Reporter you’ll learn how to: research, investigate and interview write, produce, photograph and record fact-check and edit become a publisher by starting a school newspaper, creating a TV- style news show, or a current affairs website or podcast Kid Reporter will also help you become a savvy media consumer and creator in the digital age, from navigating the daily deluge of media, information and ‘fake news’ to grasping the tools to become a responsible creator yourself.Packed with inspiring stories from young people who’ve already started their reporting careers, Kid Reporter also offers tips from some of Australia’s and the world’s leading journalism experts.

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Book SynopsisSUMMARY IN SPANISH: Cada capí tulo es un caso diferente del comisario Caramba, en españ ol. Al final de cada caso, una pregunta te hará hacer de detective. ¿ Será s capaz de contestarla correctamente y resolver el caso? La respuesta a la pregunta está cifrada, ¡ y solo podrá s leerla con la ayuda de la lupa de sú per detective incluida en el libro! Recomendado para mejorar la comprensió n lectora. Los libros del comisario Caramba son distintos, los niñ os se lo pasan genial haciendo de detectives a la vez que leen con atenció n para ser capaces de entender la historia y resolver cada caso. ¡ Y despué s deberá n utilizar la lupa de superdetective para descifrar la solució n!¿ Por qué habrá un calcetí n dentro de la sopa del có nsul? ¿ Quié n llena el bosque de porquerí a? ¿ Có mo se puede encender un coche sin tener las llaves? ¿ Quié n ha robado la caja con el dinero? Para poder averiguar todo esto, el comisario Relá mpago no necesita la nueva pí ldora para la inteligencia del profesor Krö tenstein: le sobra con su ingenio.El comisario Caramba tiene los siguientes tí tulos: - El calcetí n rojo- La má scara naranja- La maleta amarilla- El loro verde- El manubrio lila- El caso Cobra- El dragó n doradoSUMMARY IN ENGLISH: Each chapter is a different case for Inspector Caramba, in Spanish. At the end of each case, a question will make you do some detective work. Will you be able to answer it correctly and solve the case? The answer to the question is encoded, and you will only be able to read it with the help of the super detective’ s magnifying glass included in the book! Recommended to improve reading comprehension.The Comisario Caramba books are different, children have a fantastic time becoming detectives while they read carefully to be able to understand the story and solve each case. And afterwards they have to use the super detective magnifying glass to crack the solution!Why would there be a sock inside the consul’ s soup? Who is filling the forest with mess? How can you start a car without the keys? Who has stolen the box with the money? To be able to work all of this out, Inspector Relá mpago (Inspector Lightening) doesn’ t need the new pill for intelligence from Professor Krö tenstein: he has plenty of intelligence.El comisario Caramba has the following titles: - El calcetí n rojo- La má scara naranja- La maleta amarilla- El loro verde- El manubrio lila- El caso Cobra- El dragó n dorado

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Vehicle-obsessed toddlers will line up for a ride." -- The Horn Book "Will survive countless readings." -- Publishers Weekly "Simply wonderful." -- ALA Booklist

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Book SynopsisTrade Review★ “Sherlock Holmes lovers, CSI: Miami aficionados, and forensic science students will all be drawn to this rather gruesome yet highly entertaining and fact-packed history.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “Punctuated by fascinating photos, a smattering of educational asides, and astute pop-culture references (Dexter, Les Misérables, The Silence of the Lambs), and followed by a glossary of key terms, this is sure to appeal to wannabe FBI agents, budding history buffs, “armchair detectives,” and everyone in between.” — Booklist “Vivid and occasionally gruesome but always engrossing.” — Kirkus Reviews “Heos’s conversational text is forthright with the (sometimes disturbing) facts, but never sensationalized—keeping the focus squarely on the fascinating science.” — Horn Book Magazine “For teens who haven’t ventured much beyond CSI, this will prove a solid and entertaining introduction to a compelling subject.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “A fascinating account of the history of forensic investigation from ancient times to the modern age, this easy-to-read, concise volume is by turns horrifying, amusing, and enlightening. Libraries serving young adults should definitely have this in their collections for fans of mysteries, science, and history.” — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Vehicle-obsessed toddlers will line up for a ride." -- The Horn Book "Will survive countless readings." -- Publishers Weekly "Simply wonderful." -- ALA Booklist

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Book SynopsisFor the child who says, I want to be a police officer when I grow up! And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a police officer.Police officers help to keep people safe. Did you know that there are many different ways to be a police officer? Join Eva as she meets Officer Green and the other officers at Town Safety Day.With this story blending narrative with nonfiction elements, readers meet police officers who protect people, investigate crimes, and even work with trained dogs.I Want to Be a Police Officer is part of a new I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. This Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.For anyone looking for books about community helpers for kids, the I Can Read My Community books are a great choice. The books are bright and upbeat and feature characters who are diverse in terms of gender, race, age, and body type. Kids ages 3-6 will enjoy finding out more about the people who do so much to help all of our communities.

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Book SynopsisPerfect for Teacher Appreciation Week and kindergarten teacher gifts.We can’t believe it’s really here!The ending of an awesome year.We know you’ll miss us(don’t cry too long).Now we’ll sing our thank-you song .Trade Review"Cheerful, chunky-outlined illustrations reminiscent of Varon’s graphic-novel art make this picture book solidly appealing for early elementary school students. Each moment is endearing, with gobs of visual interest and opportunities for conversation starters about feelings and school memories. A loving tribute to the efforts of hardworking educators." — Kirkus Reviews "Berry highlights the patience and care that the teacher puts into her relationship with her students through endearing poetry. This book is great for students who are having a hard time at the end of the school year, and could be a useful tool for talking about change, emotions, and school memories. This upbeat story serves as a tribute to the endurance of educators. Great for school and public library collections." — School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisWhether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.For anyone looking for books about community helpers for kids, the I Can Read My Community books are a great choice.Trade ReviewDriscoll distills complicated ideas about science professions into simple sentences for understanding and readability. A good choice as part of a series that can help establish a core collection of early reader titles. — School Library Journal An appealing choice from the My Community subset of the I Can Read series. — Booklist Jaunty, stylized illustrations support the story’s upbeat tone. From patients and visitors to staff, character portrayal is diverse in terms of race, age, and body type. An informative beginning-reader story from the I Can Read! series. — Booklist The illustrations are expressive, colorful and seem to flow through the different parts of the hospital... VERDICT: A solid addition prescribed for all beginning reader and community helper collections. — School Library Journal Aspiring young scientists, take heed! . . . An informative and accessible child’s-eye view of STEM careers. — Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisFrom debut author Antwan Eady and artist Gracey Zhang comes a glowing tale about the young dreaming big. Nigel is the most brilliant body in the sky.But it’s Career Week at school, and Nigel can’t find the courage to share his dreams.Trade Review“This story radiates a quiet power. Poetic language paired with bold brushstrokes reveals the magic of the night sky. Nothing is more empowering to children than loving adults telling them to ‘dream big’ and ‘be proud of who you are.’ [A] stirring tale of self-acceptance and parental support.” — School Library Journal (starred review) "Hitting notes of hope, fear, love, and pride while subtly tackling themes of class, gender expectations, and race, Eady’s debut is matched beat for layered beat by Zhang’s (Lala’s Words) fluid ink, gouache, and watercolor illustrations, which depict Nigel as small but trusting against a looming, ponderous moon. A loving exhortation to 'Dream big... And be proud of who you are.'" — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “This book will make you tear up. It is a must-read for every person that has ever held dreams close to their hearts, whispered them to the sky, or lived to make them real.” — Joanna Ho, New York Times bestselling author of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners "This book made my heart swell to the size of the moon. Nigel and the Moon is destined to become a classic that will inspire generations of readers to find the beauty in their day-to-day lives while also looking to the skies to dream big." — Minh Lê, author of Drawn Together and Lift "A beautiful book. Eady’s sensitive text and Zhang’s gorgeous pictures combine in a story that conveys the richness of children’s daily lives and the cosmic splendor of their imaginations." — Mac Barnett, New York Times Bestselling author of The Extra Yarn “Nigel is today’s Peter from The Snowy Day—this book will surely be an instant classic. I’m pleased to have met Nigel through his story, and I know that every kid with “dreams so bright” will be inspired to share their dreams with the world, too.” — Don Tate, author-illustrator of William Still and His Freedom Stories “Listeners…will empathize with the challenges that can make a school week drag out, and youngsters will also realize that Zhang’s luminous moon is just a window away, willing to share confidences.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Glowing ink, gouache, and watercolor illustrations present deep blue spreads with a shining moon, in which Nigel flies through the night sky, sitting on and talking to the moon.” — Booklist Praise for the Nigel and the Moon audiobook: "This heartwarming story of authenticity shows children it is ok to share their truths aloud during the day or whisper them to the moon at night. Beautifully narrated." — Booklist

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Book SynopsisRead and find out about corn in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.With simple prose and beautiful illustrations, award-winning author-illustrator Aliki tells the story of how Native American farmers thousands of years ago found and nourished a wild grass plant and made corn an important part of their lives. They learned the best ways to grow and store and use its fat yellow kernels. And then they shared this knowledge with the new settlers of America.Maize has been an important crop from its beginning as a simple grass plant to its hybridization with teosinte to new protein-rich kinds. Used by both Indians and Pilgrims as food, maize is now also used in medicines, soaps, glues, powders, and other products. Popcorn, corn on the cob, cornbread, tacos, tamales, and tortillas—all of these and many other good things come from one amazing plant: corn!An engaging description of how corn was found by Indian farmers thousands

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Book SynopsisNow adapted for young adults—the #1 New York Times bestselling memoir, which Toni Morrison called “quite extraordinary,” offers an intimate look at Barack Obama’s early days. This is a compelling journey tracing the future 44th president''s odyssey through family, race, and identity.  A revealing portrait of a young Black man asking questions about self-discovery and belonging—long before he became one of the most important voices in America. This unique edition includes a new introduction from the author, full-color photo insert, and family tree.  The son of a white American mother and a Black Kenyan father, Obama was born in Hawaii, where he lived until he was six years old, when he moved with his mother and stepfather to Indonesia. At twelve, he returned to Hawaii to live with his grandparents. Obama brings readers along as he faces the challenges of high school and college, living in New York, becoming a community organizer in Chicago, and traveling to Kenya. Through these experiences, he forms an enduring commitment to leadership and justice. Told through the lens of his relationships with his family—the mother and grandparents who raised him, the father he knows more as a myth than as a man, and the extended family in Kenya he meets for the first time—Obama confronts the complicated truth of his father’s life and legacy and comes to embrace his divided heritage. On his journey to adulthood from a humble background, he forges his own path through trial and error while staying connected to his roots. Barack Obama is determined to lead a life of purpose, service, and authenticity. This powerful memoir will inspire readers to examine both where they come from and where they are capable of going.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the man behind the chocolate bar! Milton Hershey’s life was filled with invention and innovation.  As a young man, he was not afraid to dream big and work hard.  Eventually, he learned the secret to mass-producing milk chocolate and the recipe that gave it a longer, more stable shelf life.  He founded a school for those who didn’t have access to a good education and an entire town for his employees. Both his chocolate empire and his great personal legacy live on today.

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