Teenage personal and social topics: Advice on careers and further education, leaving school

Book Synopsis'If you have kids transitioning from primary to secondary school, this book is for you (well, for your kids!) ... Helpful, funny and encouraging' - Sarah Turner AKA The Unmumsy MumThe bestselling back to school handbook, from the nation's favourite head teacher, Mr Burton. Secondary school can seem scary. Corridors are wide, older students look terrifying and there's homework, messy friendships and stressful exams to deal with.But, whether you're about to land at secondary school or you're still settling in, Mr Burton is here to guide you through your journey - worry-free.From your first day to your final exams, this handbook will have you achieving, succeeding and being the best you can be. Find great friends, boost your confidence and start building toward your brilliant future.Written by head teacher and star of Educating Yorkshire, Mr Matthew Burton, this is the ultimate secondary school survival guide.Trade ReviewIf you have kids transitioning from primary to secondary school, this book is for you (well, for your kids!) ... Helpful, funny and encouraging. -- Sarah Turner AKA The Unmumsy Mum

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Book SynopsisGoing after you dream doesn’t have to wait – be empowered by these incredible women and start changing the world now. From the inspiring author of Girls Who Rocked the World comes another comprehensive collection of true, inspiring profiles of successful young women throughout history who made their mark on the world before turning twenty. Young women today crave strong, independent role models to look to for motivation. Girls Who Changed the World offers a fun and uplifting collection of influential stories with forty-five more movers and shakers who made a difference early on in life. From Cleopatra to Mindy Kaling, and Aretha Franklin to Emma Watson – each with her own incredible story of how she created life-changing opportunities for herself and the world – you’ll get to know these capable queen

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Book SynopsisJoin the dolls as they get ready for action! Use the stickers to dress the dolls for their exciting jobs, as firefighters, dancers, private investigators, scientists, and more. Each scene is beautifully illustrated and there are over 300 stickers, so you can choose the clothes, accessories and equipment the dolls need.

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Book SynopsisEmily Bone grew up among the rolling hills of Hampshire, writing stories about the ants and birds in her garden. After studying English at Cambridge, she found her dream job at Usborne in 2007. Since then, she's written about many weird and wonderful creatures, along with books on space, fashion and food.

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Book SynopsisA 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:<

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Book SynopsisCash is Queen breaks down the basics of how young women of today can learn to understand and manage money - an empowering skill that will last them a lifetime. The world’s first money book written exclusively for girls,Cash is Queen is designed to deliver the sophistication, practicality and fun guaranteed to appeal to today’s young woman. Study after study shows that women are far happier discussing virtually anything else but bank balances, and this lack of confidence in openly discussing money matters is crippling the female population financially. Women negotiate less in salary discussions, are excessively cautious and risk averse when it comes to investing and lack the general awareness around how to optimise retirement savings to guarantee a comfortable retirement. With clear explanations and empowering text by experienced financial expert Davinia Tomlinson, you'll learn tTrade Review“This guide to managing money, aimed exclusively at young women, teaches readers how to have a healthy relationship with what we earn and spend, with tips on making a budget and negotiating pay. A lead title for Quarto in January.” * The Bookseller *“An important handbook that encourages readers to establish financial habits that will last a lifetime.” -- The School Librarian * The School Librarian *“Essential reading in these lean times.” * City Kids Magazine *

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Book SynopsisThis fully illustrated career guide helps kids find out what their future profession might be based on their hobbies. Let them find their dream job!After answering questions provided on the content page that offers a variety of different interests, kids can skip to pages with the most suitable jobs for them. For example: if a kid loves drawing and making things, they can become a painter, of course, but also a tattoo artist, a make-up artist, a restorer, or even a scenographer! Is the kid interested in animals? Then a veterinarian is not the only option. What about a wildlife photographer, a zookeeper, an animal trainer for people with disabilities, or a wildlife rehabilitator?Fourteen chapters provide over 150 possibilities on what to do from classic well-known jobs to the most recent and modern professions.Trade Review"The pages are colorful and calm, with lots of pale yellows, blues, pinks, and lavenders. The characters are depicted with a good gender balance, and there are some gender neutral depictions, as well. This is a nice book for getting the conversation going about what kinds of careers exist in the world; children need to know what’s possible so that they can imagine themselves doing it." —Youth Services Book Review

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Book SynopsisA practical introduction to architecture for aspiring teen architects Architecture is a fascinating, diverse field that blends technology, creativity, engineering, and even psychology. Discover the possibilities with this in-depth choice in architecture books for teens. Delve into the world of architecture, learn about recent innovations in sustainability and inclusivity, and uncover the details behind real architectural projects. Explore an overview of architectural movements and designers from prehistory to modern-day, and check out inspiring interviews with working professionals. With tons of practical advice for pursuing a career, you''ll find out how you can become an architect and help build an environmentally responsible world from the ground up! Go beyond other architecture books for teens with: Architecture essentialsGet to know the five basic elements of architecture: structure, program, economics, aesthetics, and region. Creative career optionsLearn what it means to work in residential or industrial architecture, specialize in historic preservation, create landscapes, innovate in urban planning, and more. Real-world examplesGo behind the scenes on real architectural projects with colorful illustrations, breakdowns of the design process, and thoughtful examinations of their impact. Learn all about the role of an architect with this comprehensive selection in architecture books for teens.

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Book SynopsisThe Successful Law Student: An Insider's Guide to Studying Law is the ultimate guide for all prospective and current law students. Packed full of insights, advice and perspectives from current and past law students, it is the only student guide to draw extensively on real-life examples and advice to help you make the most of your studies.Trade Review'A really good book - goes deeper than other pre-course reading and provides essential insider information about the life of a law student.' * Shing Him Mak, Third year LLB student, Queen's University Belfast *'Helps students transition into a law course seamlessly as well as providing advice on the key skills and attributes needed, such as time management, essay skills, and confidence.' * Lucy Edwards, First-year LLB student, Birmingham City University *'Comprehensive and accessible; helps law students understand what legal study is, and what it requires of them-a perspective very seldom tackled at this length and with such an excellent level of clarity and realism.' * Ollie Bartlett, Assistant Professor, Maynooth University *'Incredibly readable! The authors had the tone of a wise and encouraging friend-perfectly explaining how to approach a law degree with depth and insight.' * Fatma Ali, LLB student, University of Westminster *'Studying law can be a daunting prospect, so what could be better than receiving first-hand advice from an army of students who have already been there and survived law school, to soothe our worries? The 'I Wish I'd Known' feature provides snippets of advice from real law students, studying at different universities from different backgrounds, on a whole host of issues; while 'The Insider Knowledge' feature includes advice, tips and nuggets of wisdom from practising solicitors and barristers, who have gone on to succeed in the specialised areas of law.' * Christianah Babajide *

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Book SynopsisThe creators of If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It are back with inspiring profiles on twenty-five diverse careers and individuals. Young readers are given a lens into the life of an architect, a paleontologist, a pilot, and so many more through detailed job profiles and full-colour photos. How does a comedian write the perfect joke? How does a private investigator crack a mysterious case? Questions about jobs you know, and don’t know, are answered in a fun and accessible way through pro tips, spin-off job sidebars, and spotlight features about young people already achieving their dreams. Following the success of If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It: How 25 inspiring individuals found their dream jobs, teacher and award-winning author Colleen Nelson, teams up once again with librarian and literacy advocate Kathie MacIsaac to introduce inspiring individuals of many backgrounds, genders, and abilities. Seeing a wide range of representation, in both people and jobs, is the first step to young people discovering their own career possibilities. This information-packed resource shows how education can come in many different forms, such as university, college, trade school, apprenticeship, or specialized training. A wide range of job profiles provides valuable insight into how each individual developed the skills and expertise they needed for their career. Trade ReviewPraise for See It, Dream It, Do It 2023 Junior Library Guild Selection CBC Books "26 Canadian early reader and middle-grade books to read in fall 2023" Selection “The representation of a diversity of cultures and abilities is impressive as well as the uniqueness of some jobs....A visually appealing and inspiring representation of careers that would be a strong addition to middle school collections.”—School Library Journal “[T]he subjects are diverse in terms of race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, and ability…The bubbly style of the writing conveys these people’s excitement for their chosen paths; readers will immediately be pulled in and come away spurred to mull their own ambitions… Solid inspiration to help young people think big about their futures.”—Kirkus Reviews “Personally, I don’t think enough attention is paid to those kids that fret constantly about their future….It would have done me quite a bit of good to see a book like See It, Dream It, Do It.”—School Library Journal, Fuse 8 “This information-packed resource shows how education can come in many different forms, such as university, college, trade school, apprenticeship, or specialized training….an ideal, highly recommended addition to elementary school, middle school, and community library.”—Midwest Book Review Children's Bookwatch “Helping readers to consider cool career paths and give some consideration of their own dream jobs. This is an informative and engaging nonfiction compilation.”—Dr. Larry Recommends

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Book SynopsisA fun and magical tour of the world of working with animals, with Billie and their very silly pet cat, Mia!Does your child love the ocean? Do they think that they might want to work with animals one day when they are grown up? Help your child to find out about all sorts of jobs that people do when they work in, on or under water.Billie has a very special dressing up box. When they choose an outfit from the box, they are whisked away to meet all sorts of people doing all kinds of amazing job. In Working Underwater, Billie and Mia meet a diving instructor, an oceanographer, a marine scientist, an aquatic vet, an aquanaut and many more. Together, they find out lots of interesting things about these jobs these people do in water. (And be sure to take a close look to see what naughty and silly things Mia gets up to in the funny illustrations.)Jump into Jobs is no ordinary science careers series. It's designed to help young children to think not only about the job that they might want to do in the future, but to be inspired by the world of work that is happening all around them. Each book concludes with a spread to encourage children to research the topic further through fun activities. The series is perfect for children aged 5 and up who are interested in what adults do all day and as part of a well rounded PSHE and Science curriculum.Title in the series:Working with AnimalsWorking in SpaceWorking UnderwaterWorking with WeatherTable of Contents 1: Meet Billie ... and Mia! 1: Diving instructors ... teach people how to dive 1: Dive guides ... show divers the sights 1: Aquanauts ... train underwater 1: Marine scientists ... experiment in the deep 1: Aquatic veterinarians ... treat marine animals 1: Underwater photographers ... capture amazing images 1: Underwater archaeologists ... find shipwrecks 1: Marine contractors ... do dangerous jobs 1: Submariners ... live on submarines 1: Deep-sea explorers ... travel to the ocean floor 1: Oceanographers ... are ocean experts 1: Now it's your turn to work with water! 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the respiratory therapist field! If you are interested in a career as a respiratory therapist, you’ve come to the right book. What exactly do these people do on the job every day? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in this field? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various professions? Is this the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answer these questions and more. Respiratory Therapists: A Practical Career Guide, which includes interviews with professionals in this field book covers the following medical technician careers. Emergency respiratory therapy Adult respiratory therapy Pediatric respiratory therapy Geriatric respiratory therapy Table of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1Why Choose a Career as a respiratory therapist?Chapter 2Forming a Career PlanChapter 3Pursuing the Education PathChapter 4Pursuing a Professional CareerNotesGlossaryFurther ResourcesBibliographyAbout the Author

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Book SynopsisStudying any subject at degree level is an investment in the future that involves significant cost. Now more than ever, students and their parents need to weigh up the potential benefits of university courses. That's where the Why Study series comes in. This series of books, aimed at students, parents and teachers, explains in practical terms the range and scope of an academic subject at university level and where it can lead in terms of careers or further study. Each book tries to both enthuse the reader about its subject and answer the crucial questions that a college prospectus does not. This volume is for students and potential students of history - it answers the question why study history - and also how to study it, where to study it, what it can do for you in your future worklife, for your personal development, and for the public good. This short guide busts a lot of myths and offers practical advice based on an unparalleled understanding of how history is actually taught on both sides of the Atlantic, in schools and universities.Trade Review"As this book sets out in lucid detail, the study of history is not only a fascinating personal endeavour but a profound public good, essential for policy-making, scientific inquiry and cultural progress. The skills I learnt at university have accompanied me throughout my career, and I would recommend history to all." -- Will Tanner, BA History (2010), University College London, founding Director of the think tank Onward and formerly Deputy Head of Policy in 10 Downing Street; "This book is a really important read for history students in key stages 4 and 5. It clearly and accessibly dispels the notion that the only career options for a historian are as a teacher or a lecturer. I look forward to seeing both an upsurge in history degree applications from my students and a diversification of their career choices after reading this book!" -- Annabelle Larsen, Head of Humanities, Moat Community College, Leicester; "An excellent user's guide for students of history - why study history, how to study it, where to study it, what it can do for you in your future worklife, for your personal development, and for the public good. This short guide busts a lot of myths and offers practical advice based on an unparalleled understanding of how history is actually taught on both sides of the Atlantic, in schools and universities." -- Peter Mandler, University of Cambridge; "... an invaluable guide to "everything you wanted to know about studying history, but were perhaps afraid to ask." This useful handbook leads the prospective student and aspiring historian through every conceivable step in the process from the first glint of interest in a student's eye, to the selection of a course of study, to life as a professional academic. Yet for all its sober and sensible practicality, the authors successfully convey the joy of history." -- Mary Lindemann, Professor and Chair, Department of History, University of Miami; "This brief volume is packed with wisdom and practical advice. Students of history -- young and old -- will find much of value in its pages." -- Sam Wineburg, author of Why Learn History When It's Already on Your Phone; "At last, we have a volume that directly challenges the doubts and apprehensions many students have about studying history. Much needed and highly recommended." -- Robert B. Townsend, American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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Book SynopsisThinking about going to college? What subjects to take? How to organise your time properly? How to meet new people and maintain friendships?This interactive workbook provides guidance for your entire journey through college and further education. Full of handy tips and strategies to help you through college, it guides you through early hurdles such as preparing for a new sensory environment, planning your transport and making friends. Chapters also cover life in college, so you'll know how to properly manage your time studying and socialising, how to get a grip on social media and have the confidence to tackle exams head on!The book includes 100 pages of interactive elements, which develop decision-making, reflection and strategy-building skills, and you can work through it all with an older adult for help. It works alongside the companion guide for further education staff, Helping Students on the Autism Spectrum Get the Best Out of College.Trade ReviewThe transition to college can be a challenge for all young people, however for those on the Autism Spectrum it can be even more complex and daunting. This book is an insightful and practical guide for professionals and young people to help prepare well and overcome any hurdles. This is a fantastic resource that I hope will be used by all colleges to ensure they are fully inclusive. -- Lynsey Spillane, Course Director Foundation Learning, Basingstoke College of Technology

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Book SynopsisIn 2018, the gaming industry made over 100 billion dollars worldwide. Professional gamers, designers, programmers and writers all received some of that money. Learn about the different jobs in video games, and maybe someday you''ll get paid to game.

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Book SynopsisA fun and magical tour of the world of working with animals, with Billie and their very silly pet cat, Mia!Does your child love animals? Do they think that they might want to work with animals one day when they are grown up? Help your child to find out about all sorts of animal-related jobs that people do.Billie has a very special dressing up box. When they choose an outfit from the box, they are whisked away to meet all sorts of people doing all kinds of amazing job. In Working with Animals, Billie and Mia meet a vet, a mounted police officer, an ornithologist, a bee keeper, a wildlife film-maker, a zoologist and many more. Together, they find out lots of interesting things about the STEM skills these people use to do their jobs. (And be sure to take a close look to see what naughty and silly things Mia gets up to in the funny illustrations.)Jump into Jobs is no ordinary science careers series. It's designed to help young children to think not only about the job that they might want to do in the future, but to be inspired by the world of work that is happening all around them. Each book concludes with a spread to encourage children to research the topic further through fun activities. The series is perfect for children aged 5 and up who are interested in what adults do all day and as part of a well rounded PSHE and Science curriculum.Title in the series:Working with AnimalsWorking in SpaceWorking UnderwaterWorking with WeatherTable of Contents 1: Meet Billie ... and Mia! 1: Veterinary surgeons ... are animals doctors 1: Veterinary physiotherapists ... keep animals moving 1: Assistance dog trainers ... help dogs to help people 1: Mounted police officers ... ride horses 1: Animals conservationists ... save endangered animals 1: Wildlife film-makers ... amaze people 1: Marine biologists ... study sea life 1: Aquarists ... look after sea creatures 1: Apiarists ... keep honeybees 1: Zoologists ... study and classify animals 1: Now it's your turn to work with animals! 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisA fun and magical tour of the world of working with animals, with Billie and their very silly pet cat, Mia!Does your child love the ocean? Do they think that they might want to work with animals one day when they are grown up? Help your child to find out about all sorts of jobs that people do when they work in, on or under water.Billie has a very special dressing up box. When they choose an outfit from the box, they are whisked away to meet all sorts of people doing all kinds of amazing job. In Working Underwater, Billie and Mia meet a diving instructor, an oceanographer, a marine scientist, an aquatic vet, an aquanaut and many more. Together, they find out lots of interesting things about these jobs these people do in water. (And be sure to take a close look to see what naughty and silly things Mia gets up to in the funny illustrations.)Jump into Jobs is no ordinary science careers series. It's designed to help young children to think not only about the job that they might want to do in the future, but to be inspired by the world of work that is happening all around them. Each book concludes with a spread to encourage children to research the topic further through fun activities. The series is perfect for children aged 5 and up who are interested in what adults do all day and as part of a well rounded PSHE and Science curriculum.Title in the series:Working with AnimalsWorking in SpaceWorking UnderwaterWorking with WeatherTable of Contents 1: Meet Billie ... and Mia! 1: Diving instructors ... teach people how to dive 1: Dive guides ... show divers the sights 1: Aquanauts ... train underwater 1: Marine scientists ... experiment in the deep 1: Aquatic veterinarians ... treat marine animals 1: Underwater photographers ... capture amazing images 1: Underwater archaeologists ... find shipwrecks 1: Marine contractors ... do dangerous jobs 1: Submariners ... live on submarines 1: Deep-sea explorers ... travel to the ocean floor 1: Oceanographers ... are ocean experts 1: Now it's your turn to work with water! 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisA fun and magical tour of the world of working with animals, with Billie and their very silly pet cat, Mia!Does your child love space? Do they think that they might want to work with animals one day when they are grown up? Help your child to find out about all sorts of space-related jobs that people do.Billie has a very special dressing up box. When they choose an outfit from the box, they are whisked away to meet all sorts of people doing all kinds of amazing job. In Working in Space, Billie and Mia meet an astronomer, rocket scientist, an astronaut, a flight controller, a robotics engineer, a cosmologist and many more. Together, they find out lots of interesting things about these jobs these people do and how they work with space. (And be sure to take a close look to see what naughty and silly things Mia gets up to in the funny illustrations.)Jump into Jobs is no ordinary careers series. It's designed to help young children to think not only about the job that they might want to do in the future, but to be inspired by the world of work that is happening all around them. Each book concludes with a spread to encourage children to research the topic further through fun activities. The series is perfect for children aged 5 and up who are interested in what adults do all day and as part of a well rounded PSHE and Science curriculum.Title in the series:Working with AnimalsWorking in SpaceWorking UnderwaterWorking with WeatherTable of Contents 1: Meet Billie ... and Mia! !: Astronauts ... blast into space 1: Aerospace engineers ... build spacecraft 1: Flight controllers ... launch spacecraft 1: Space scientists ... experiment 1: Space commanders ...lead space crew 1: Inventors ... make gadgets 1: Robotics engineers ... build rovers 1: Planetary geologists ...study planets 1: Astronomers ... look at the stars 1: Astrophysicists ...study how space works 1: Cosmologists ...study the universe 1: Now it's your turn to work with space! 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisA fun and magical tour of the world of working with weather, with Billie and their very silly pet cat, Mia!Does your child love weather? Do they think that they might want to work with weather one day when they are grown up? Help your child to find out about all sorts of weather-related jobs that people do. Billie has a very special dressing up box. When they choose an outfit from the box, they are whisked away to meet all sorts of people doing all kinds of amazing job. In Working with Weather, Billie and Mia meet a meteorologist, a weather presenter, a storm chaser, an climatologist, a hydrologist, a weather photographer and many more. Together, they find out lots of interesting things about these jobs these people do and the weather they work with. (And be sure to take a close look to see what naughty and silly things Mia gets up to in the funny illustrations)Jump into Jobs is no ordinary science careers series. It's designed to help young children to think not only about the job that they might want to do in the future, but to be inspired by the world of work that is happening all around them. Each book concludes with a spread to encourage children to research the topic further through fun activities. The series is perfect for children aged 5 and up who are interested in what adults do all day and as part of a well rounded PSHE and Science curriculum.Title in the series:Working with AnimalsWorking in SpaceWorking UnderwaterWorking with WeatherTable of Contents 1: Meet Billie ... and Mia! 1: Meteorologists ... are weather experts 1: Weather presenters ...tell us about weather 1: Avalanche forecasters ... keep people safe 1: Storm chasers ... investigate storms 1: Hurricane hunters ... fly through storms 1: Solar farmers ... harvest the Sun's energy 1: Climatologists ...forecast future weather 1: Hydrologists ...study the water cycle 1: Lightning steeplejacks ... protect buildings 1: Weather photographers ... take stunning shots 1: Space weather forecasters ... study the Sun 1: Now it's your turn to work with weather! 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisWhat do you think of when you hear the word 'hero'? Is it the wall-climbing, cape-wearing, villain-fighter you see in comics and films?Heroes can actually come in all forms, shapes and sizes.Some cook for the hungry. Some nurse the poorly back to health. Others raise money for important causes. From small acts of kindness to inventions that have saved the lives of hundreds of people, every person in this book has found their passion - or their superpower. No matter how big or small it might be, your power can be used to change the world for the better too.So put away the cape, climb down from that wall and discover how ordinary people can still do extraordinary things and become heroes.Written by Ben Brooks, the bestselling author of the Dare to Be Different books, and paired with vibrant comic-style illustrations throughout, this is the perfect guide for the budding superhero in your life!

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the electrician’s field! If you are interested in a career as an electrician, you’ve come to the right book. So what exactly do these people do on the job, day in and day out? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in this field? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various professions? Is this even the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answer these questions and more. Electricions: A Practical Career Guide, which includes interviews with professionals in the field, covers the following areas of this field that have proven to be stable, lucrative, and growing professions. Residential Electrician Commercial Electrician Electrical Contractor Electrical Inspector Automotive Electrician Table of ContentsContentsIntroductionChapter 1Why Choose a Career as an Electrician?Chapter 2Forming a Career PlanChapter 3Pursuing the Education PathChapter 4Writing Your Résumé and InterviewingNotesGlossaryFurther ResourcesBibliographyAbout the Author

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Book SynopsisIt has become almost cliché to say that the world has changed. The pace of technology change, the increasing number of new businesses, and growing global workforce has made the world a more competitive place. Global economic events have delayed retirement for millions around the world and thinning margins are making employers more risk adverse to prevent any disruptions in business continuity. This major shift in the business world is the recipe for a perfect storm that could be nothing short of catastrophic for many organizations, nations, and people. Life Literacy is a cautionary tale, a forensic journey into what went wrong, a roadmap out of trouble, and a beacon for what life can be like. It is a timely, highly practical survival guide that will help the current and future generations create a better world where opportunities are abundant, success is achieved, and the pitfalls of predecessors are avoided. One-sided solutions never solve problems. Life Literacy provides both viewpoints highlighting the problems that aren’t very far downstream that will cripple companies and communities if left unaddressed, as well as solutions that show what life could be like if people learn from one another.

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Book SynopsisThis book''s easy-to-read text explains the tasks and training involved in rescuing people from floods, as well as the dangers this job involves. Short paragraphs and plenty of colorful photos make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

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Book SynopsisThis book''s easy-to-read text explains the tasks and training involved in fighting fires as a hotshot, as well as the dangers this job involves. Short paragraphs and plenty of colorful photos make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

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Book SynopsisThis book''s easy-to-read text explains the tasks and training involved in studying storms as a hurricane hunter, as well as the dangers this job involves. Short paragraphs and plenty of colorful photos make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

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Book SynopsisThis book''s easy-to-read text explains the tasks and training involved in helping people after disasters, as well as the dangers this job involves. Short paragraphs and plenty of colorful photos make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

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Book SynopsisThere is no single path to the job of your dreams. What does it take to become a stuntperson? How does a mathematician spend her days? When does a barber become the center of a community? In this refreshing take on a careers book, meet twenty-five individuals of different backgrounds, genders, and abilities who have found their careers through a wide range of experience, education, intention, and inspiration. From Joshua Jones, who built a business where he could thrive as a Deaf interior designer, to Teresa Tam, whose hunger for knowledge led her to the position of Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, each of these dreamers found ways to dig deep into their passion, to gain experience and knowledge, and to turn that into a job. In If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It, Colleen Nelson, middle-school teacher and award-winning author of The Harvey Stories and The Undercover Book List, teams up with children’s librarian and literacy advocate Kathie MacIsaac to show young readers that there are many paths to a dream job. Education may come from university, college, trade school, apprenticeship, specialized training, or simply asking questions and getting involved. Your career may be something you’re already dreaming about or something you’ve never even heard of. No matter what, success means feeling happy with the work you do. If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It includes full-color photographs and illustrations, informative sidebars, tips for trying out a field of interest, a glossary, an index, and an interactive quiz. Spotlight features on children and youth who are already gaining experience for their own dream jobs round out this inspirational resource.Trade ReviewPraise for If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It: How 25 inspiring individuals found their dream jobs 2022 Kirkus Reviews “Big Jobs, Big Dreams” Feature 2022 School Library Journal “Why We Read and Write Nonfiction, a guest post by Kathie MacIsaac and Rebecca E. F. Barone” Feature Quill & Quire “2022 Fall Preview: Books for Young People – Nonfiction” Feature 49th Shelf “Most Anticipated: Our 2022 Books for Young Readers Fall Preview” Feature 49th Shelf “New Fall 2022 Books” Feature 2022 49th Shelf "8 Books That Celebrate Inspiring Women" Feature The Children’s Book Council “Spring 2023 Showcase: Spring into a New You” Feature The Children’s Book Council “Hot off the Press: October 2022” Feature CBC Books “36 Canadian middle-grade books to watch for in fall 2022” Feature “How does a person find a job that they enjoy doing? This inspiring book helps readers do just that….This is a wonderful compilation sure to interest students….A solid choice for a library needing middle grade nonfiction about careers.”—School Library Journal “Readers will delight in learning more about the range of professions available, and adults looking for a career change may be tempted to pick up the book as well. Will inspire readers to find—and follow—their dreams.”—Kirkus Reviews “This is a fun, fact-filled book that should energize readers and encourage them to find ways to follow their own dreams.”—Booklist “[T]his motivating guide will make an excellent addition to school libraries, and [is] perfect for children who are discovering their passions and developing new skills.”—Quill & Quire “Colleen Nelson and Kathie [MacIsaac]…created a book where 25 people of a wide range of occupations explain precisely how they got those jobs in the first place. How cool is that? … It actually looks like something a kid would get a kick out of reading. This is so cool.”—School Library Journal, Fuse 8 “[A] wonderful book that should be part of classroom libraries from grades four through eight. It presents many wonderful talking points and at least an academic year's worth of project-based inquiries….Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature “Extremely engaging, the stories in If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It are not only inspiring but will, perhaps, spark some readers to explore unique professions and, above all, to follow their dreams. Highly Recommended”—CM Magazine “Whether you want to learn about Martha the Smokejumper, Blake the NHL Scout or Ismail the Documentary Photographer, this book contains several common and less heard of jobs. Which career will entice you?”—Metroland Media “In this well-formatted collective biography, nicely illustrated with Scot Ritche's full color, exuberant page decorations, we meet a variety of people who set out to pursue jobs from farming to teaching to writing books… In addition to being a good book to have for career studies, this book can offer a lot of scope for the imagination and open up the world of career opportunities.”—YA Books Central “[T]he perfect book for anyone who wants to be inspired and learn more about a host of different career opportunities. The book lays out each person’s story very nicely, not only telling each person’s individual background and career aspirations, but also tips for how to work toward that job… Definitely a must read…Overall rating: 5.”—Beth Rodgers, YA Books Central “[A] dynamic resource that will appeal to middle grade readers…There are many opportunities throughout this book for ALL readers to see themselves reflected through the biographies of those featured…with incredible inspiration from those featured in the book and Kathie and Colleen’s excellent way of bringing their stories to life, this book can provide a little bit of guidance.”—Storytime with Stephanie “[A]n inspiring, in-depth look at how specific people came to their profession….This book features 25 individuals with a wide variety of interesting jobs and what it takes to get there….A great resource for ‘career day’.”—The International Educator “What a fantastic book….Each profile includes a mix of real photos and illustrations by one of my favourites, Scot Ritche, as well as tips, suggestions on how to learn more about the job, and spin-off jobs…. So many interesting people and so many potential opportunities.”—Book Time “Rating: ★★★★★…[A]n inspiring book about finding your dream job!”—Jill’s Book Blog “[A] well-organized collective biography that informs and celebrates….Colleen Nelson and Kathie MacIsaac cover all the bases in a comprehensive and captivating format…with Scot Ritchie's playful cartoons reflecting the diversity and abundance of people and jobs showcased.”—CanLit for LittleCanadians “This book illuminates a pile of modern careers and professions in a way that's diverse and accessible for young readers. Each job is described with just the right amount of detail… This is all enhanced with photos and vibrant illustrations…Every reader will find themselves in this book.”—Marsha Skyrpuch (Goodreads) “The layout is attractive and easy to follow, text features provide strong organization, and additional snippets of information in catchy categories will make If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It a popular choice for young and old audiences.”—Bit About Books “In this well-formatted collective biography, nicely illustrated with Scot Ritche's full color, exuberant page decorations, we meet a variety of people who set out to pursue jobs from farming to teaching to writing books….In addition to being a good book to have for career studies, this book can offer a lot of scope for the imagination and open up the world of career opportunities.”—Ms. Yingling Reads “Who knew the many paths children today might take to ensure a happy life?...[T]he authors encourage readers to make a choice that will fulfill them by following the dreams they have, knowing there may be obstacles and hard work ahead. It will be worth it to be doing something you love.”—Sal’s Fiction Addiction

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Book SynopsisYour Life provides the only whole school solution for combining Citizenship and PSHE at Key Stage 3 and 4. The fourth editions of this bestselling series contains extensive materials on Economic Wellbeing and Financial Capability.Section 1 Personal well-beingDeveloping your own values1. Confronting social and moral issues2. Exploring social and moral issuesManaging your time and studies3. Coping with revision4. Coping with examsMarriage and commitment5. Attitudes to marriage and commitment6. Long term relationshipsParenthood and parenting7. Becoming a parent8. ParenthoodThinking ahead9. Your options at 1610. Further education and training11. Applying for jobsSection 2 Social educationHuman rights12. Protecting and Enforcing Human Rights13. Human Rights Abuse14. Refugees, asylum seekers and economic migrantsGlobal challenges15. Poverty16. World health17. EducationMedia matters18. The news agenda19. A free media?20. Privacy versus Public InterestChallenging offensive behaviour21. Sexis

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Book SynopsisAnimal trainers care for many different types of animals! Children will explore some of the methods that trainers use, such as affection bonding and classical and operant conditioning, while gaining an understanding of animal instincts and animal rehabilitation. Readers will learn about the variety of animals that trainers work with, and are encouraged to find an area of study to focus on if they want to become an animal trainer. With Time For Kids content, informational text, engaging images, and interesting facts, readers will be intrigued as they read through this fascinating title. This book also includes text features such as a table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as resources such as an interview with a real-life animal trainer, a bibliography, and a list of websites for learning more about this fascinating career.

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the air transportation field! If you are interested in a career in air transportation, you’ve come to the right book. What exactly do these people do on the job every day? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in this field? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various professions? Is this the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answer these questions and more.Air Transportation Professionals: A Practical Career Guide, which includes interviews with professionals in this field which has proven to be a stable, lucrative, and growing profession. Pilot, co-pilot Air Traffic Controller Aircraft and Avionics Mechanic Airport Manager Transportation Security Screener Airfield Operations Specialist Aeronautical Engineer Flight Attendant

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the media and journalism field! If you are interested in a career in media or journalism, you’ve come to the right book. So what exactly do these people do on the job, day in and day out? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in this field? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various professions? Is this even the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answer these questions and more. Media and Journalism Professionals: A Practical Career Guide, which includes interviews with professionals in the field, covers the following areas of this field that have proven to be stable, lucrative, and growing professions. Editor in Chief Editor/Senior Editor Copy Editor Proofreader Reporter Correspondent Broadcast Journalist Photo Journalist Table of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1Why Choose a Career in Media and Journalism?Chapter 2Forming a Career Plan in Media and JournalismChapter 3Pursuing the Education PathChapter 4Pursuing a Professional Media and Journalism CareerNotesGlossaryFurther ResourcesBibliographyAbout the Author

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the writers and authors field! If you are interested in a career as a writer or author, you’ve come to the right book. So what exactly do these people do on the job, day in and day out? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in this field? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various professions? Is this even the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answer these questions and more. Writers and Authors: A Practical Career Guide, which includes interviews with professionals in the field, covers the following areas of this field that have proven to be stable, lucrative, and growing professions. Biographers Bloggers Content writers Copywriters Novelists Playwrights Screenwriters Speechwriters Table of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1Why Choose a Career in Writing?Chapter 2Forming a Career PlanChapter 3Pursuing the Education PathChapter 4Pursuing a Professional CareerNotesGlossaryFurther ResourcesBibliographyAbout the Author

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the mathematics and statistics field! If you are interested in a career in mathematics or statistics, you’ve come to the right book. So what exactly do these people do on the job, day in and day out? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in this field? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various professions? Is this even the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answer these questions and more. Mathematicians and Statisticians: A Practical Career Guide, which includes interviews with professionals in the field, covers the following areas of this field that have proven to be stable, lucrative, and growing professions. Statisticians College Math Professors Actuaries Research Analysts Economists Table of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1Why Choose a Career in Mathematics and Statistics?Chapter 2Forming a Career Plan in Mathematics and StatisticsChapter 3Pursuing the Education PathChapter 4Pursuing a Professional Mathematics and Statistics CareerNotesGlossaryFurther ResourcesBibliographyAbout the Author

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