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Step-by-step instructions and images guide young engineers to create their own working inchworm robot. Orca Echoes are lively, entertaining short chapter books aimed at readers between ages seven and nine. These popular classroom favorites are well suited for social responsibility and character building programs. In this early chapter book, Lark and her brother, Connor, find the culprit when a pair of diamond earrings goes missing from the general store. In this early chapter book, Cricket and her friends rally the town of Pincher Creek to save migrating bats being killed by newly installed wind turbines.
Readers learn about the many species of bats, their habitats, and migrations. There is also information on wind turbines, and the equilibrium between nature and technology is explored in a relatable way. The writing is direct, and the plot is straightforward. The black-and-white pencil drawings are detailed and add appeal…A positive, inspiring, and fact-filled addition to an excellent chapter book series.
Black gold, that is. The characters are fully developed and relatable…The pencil artwork is spare yet adds to the story. Educators will welcome this solid tale packed with facts about rural life…The language is easy and will appeal to reluctant readers. A strong addition to chapter book collections.
This slender title is abundant in its depictions of fear, loss, and respect for nature. Their calm and wise approach is just one of the winning aspects of this simple, down-to-earth literally, with all the worms early chapter book that's jam-packed with likable, well-realized characters and a compassionate but never didactic message. In this early chapter book, a young Cree soapstone carver and his dog learn about a porcupine after an unfortunate encounter.
In this early chapter book, a young boy deals with his parent's separation by focusing on finding his lost frog. It is a wonderfully modern story of how connection can combat devastation. Elmquist is a true children's writer. She doesn't just ease children into literature with this book; she eases them the world. Angelica isn't a liar. She just loves making up stories. When she goes to sleepaway camp and is mistaken for a princess, she could easily clear up the misunderstanding When her best friend from home surprises her at camp, Angelica is forced to fess up.
Camp Catastrophe is a great chapter book that children will relate to, especially if they have been to summer camp. Who cannot enjoy a book with adventure and messages built in? Polak tells more stories about the delightful Princess Angelica! When did we first discover dinosaurs? Featuring famous dinosaur digs and fossil finds, these books trace the sequence of discovery and how our knowledge has changed. A running timeline on each spread highlights significant advances, making this series an excellent choice to support STEM topics or Common Core standards in the elementary grades.
This book for elementary readers outlines key dates and people that have influenced the information known today about this prehistoric dinosaur species, all tracked throughout the book on a timeline. It explores the history of the apatosaurus' discovery, how its fossils were once mistaken for the brontosaurus, and how it belongs to the sauropod group.
This book for elementary readers outlines key dates and people that have influenced the information known today about this prehistoric species that lived during the time of dinosaurs, all tracked throughout the book on a timeline. It explores the history of the pterosaurs' discovery and how scientists found out it was a flying reptile. It explores the history of the stegosaurus' discovery and how fossils have helped scientists learn that its plates were used to communicate.
It explores the history of the triceratops' discovery, how it was a herbivore who used its frill for protection and to communicate with other dinosaurs. It explores the history of the tyrannosaurus rex's discovery and how fossils show that it was a large carnivore with strong jaws. It explores the history of the Velociraptors' discovery and how fossils have helped scientists discover more about its hunting and eating habits. Everything kids need to know about being a spy and more!
From famous spies to how to master spy techniques, this series prepares readers for top secret missions of their own. Features conversational text, step-by-step instructions, and engaging fun facts. The short sentences, alluring topic, and visually appealing design-a mix of digital art and period photos accented with primary-colored pop-art flair-will intrigue even reluctant or struggling readers. Each two-page spread profiles a famous spy, giving a brief account of their clandestine activities and ultimate fate; differences in motive money versus principles and type of spy e.
With record-breaking plays and powerhouse players, football is full of incredible stats. Explore those records visually in timelines, charts, graphs, and other infographics. Tie up your laces, and get ready to run through football's greatest highlights. Kids are fascinated by natural disasters, and they will be engaged by this high-interest series that looks at the worst of various disasters.
Each book is a collection of the 12 worst disasters and includes a "Staying Safe' section that covers safety procedures in the event of any of the disasters. Presents readers with the 12 most devastating earthquakes of all time. Each chapter provides historical facts, first-person accounts, and why they were the worst. Features color photos, compelling text with interesting facts, and a 'Staying Safe' section that covers safety procedures in the event of an earthquake.
Presents readers with the 12 most devastating fires of all time. Each chapter provides historical facts, how each fire started, and why they were the worst. Features color photos, compelling text with interesting facts, and a 'Staying Safe' section that covers safety procedures in the event of a fire. Presents readers with the 12 most devastating floods of all time. Each chapter provides historical facts, the cause of each flood, and why they were the worst. Features color photos, compelling text with interesting facts, and a 'Staying Safe' section that covers safety procedures in the event of a flood.
Presents readers with the 12 most devastating health disasters of all time. Each chapter provides historical facts, how each health disaster started, and why they were the worst. Features color photos, compelling text with interesting facts, and a 'Staying Safe' section that covers safety procedures in the event of a health disaster.
Presents readers with the 12 most devastating hurricanes of all time. Each chapter provides historical facts, how each hurricane started, and why they were the worst. Features color photos, compelling text with interesting facts, and a 'Staying Safe' section that covers safety procedures in the event of a hurricane. Presents readers with the 12 most devastating human-made disasters of all time. Each chapter provides historical facts, how each human-made disaster started, and why they were the worst.
Features color photos, compelling text with interesting facts, and a section on avoiding future human-made disasters. Presents readers with the 12 worst shipwrecks of all time. Each chapter provides historical facts, what caused each shipwreck, and why they were the worst. Features color photos, compelling text with interesting facts, and a 'Staying Safe' section that covers water safety. Presents readers with the 12 worst tornadoes of all time.
Each chapter provides historical facts, the strength of each tornado, and why they were the worst. Features color photos, compelling text with interesting facts, and a 'Staying Safe' section that covers safety procedures in the event of a tornado. Ordinary American teens discover that they belong to the royal family of the European country Evonia.
Each teen must decide how to deal with the perks and pitfalls that come with royal status.
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A high school boy is content with his slacker lifestyle. But everything changes when he learns that his absentee mother is a member of the Evonian royal family. He travels to Evonia, where he gets to know his mother and a driven young woman his age. Soon he realizes that a little hard work makes might make his life as a royal more interesting than video games.
A girl finds secret correspondence between her mother and the father she's never known. Turns out, not only is her dad a secret to her, but she is a secret to him. Oh, and he's royalty. She decides she wants to meet her father. But when she arrives in the European country of Evonia, she learns that she must impress his royal relatives--not to mention the whole country. A girl's been stressing about what she'll do after high school-until she learns that she's a member of the Evonian royal family and will someday become queen of this tiny European country.
The pressure to figure out her future is off. But the pressure of being royal is on. After spending some time in Evonia, she starts to worry that being a queen with no actual power might not be the life she wants. Does she have what it takes to be next in line? For as long as she can remember, a girl has dreamed of being a pop star. But near her eighteenth birthday, she learns she is already famous-her parents, who died long ago, were members of the Evonian royal family, which makes her royalty too. When she visits Evonia, she realizes that her royal status could actually allow her to make a difference in people's lives.
She must decide which comes first: Still reeling from the news about his grandfather's death, Noah is shocked to find out his grandfather was actually a duke. Now Noah must decide if he wants to follow in his family's royal footsteps. After discovering her royal heritage, an unpopular nobody from America is faced with a surprisingly warm reception in her native country of Evonia.
But is the attention genuine? Placing young basketball enthusiasts courtside with fast-breaking action shots, NBA Champions spotlights star players, prominent coaches, and team triumphs and downfalls. Featuring rich graphics and charts packed with team statistics, player information, and more, this series rebounds through the celebrated winners of the NBA Finals. Jump into the NBA action with this high-interest account of the Atlanta Hawks pro basketball team, including league championships won and star players such as Dominique Wilkins.
Jump into the NBA action with this high-interest account of the Boston Celtics pro basketball team, including league championships won and star players such as Bill Russell. Jump into the NBA action with this high-interest account of the Chicago Bulls pro basketball team, including league championships won and star players such as Michael Jordan.
Jump into the NBA action with this high-interest account of the Cleveland Cavaliers pro basketball team, including league championships won and star players such as LeBron James. Jump into the NBA action with this high-interest account of the Dallas Mavericks pro basketball team, including league championships won and star players such as Dirk Nowitzki. Jump into the NBA action with this high-interest account of the Detroit Pistons pro basketball team, including league championships won and star players such as Isiah Thomas.
Jump into the NBA action with this high-interest account of the Golden State Warriors pro basketball team, including league championships won and star players such as Stephen Curry. Jump into the NBA action with this high-interest account of the Houston Rockets pro basketball team, including league championships won and star players such as Hakeem Olajuwon. Jump into the NBA action with this high-interest account of the Los Angeles Lakers pro basketball team, including league championships won and star players such as Kobe Bryant.
Jump into the NBA action with this high-interest account of the Miami Heat pro basketball team, including league championships won and star players such as Dwyane Wade. Jump into the NBA action with this high-interest account of the Milwaukee Bucks pro basketball team, including league championships won and star players such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Jump into the NBA action with this high-interest account of the New York Knicks pro basketball team, including league championships won and star players such as Patrick Ewing.
Jump into the NBA action with this high-interest account of the Oklahoma City Thunder pro basketball team, including league championships won and star players such as Russell Westbrook. Jump into the NBA action with this high-interest account of the Philadelphia 76ers pro basketball team, including league championships won and star players such as Julius Erving. Jump into the NBA action with this high-interest account of the Portland Trail Blazers pro basketball team, including league championships won and star players such as Clyde Drexler.
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Jump into the NBA action with this high-interest account of the Sacramento Kings pro basketball team, including league championships won and star players such as Oscar Robertson. Jump into the NBA action with this high-interest account of the San Antonio Spurs pro basketball team, including league championships won and star players such as Tim Duncan. Jump into the NBA action with this high-interest account of the Washington Wizards pro basketball team, including league championships won and star players such as John Wall. These delightful information books, filled with colorful illustrations and simple text, will introduce young children to history and the natural world.
Each spread features activities around the border, asking the reader to spot specific objects within the central image. See knights prepare for battle. Spot servants and nobles prepare a grand feast for the king in the hall of the medieval castle. These books are sure to enthral young readers and give them a passion for learning. Throughout history, nations and peoples have marked their calendars with special days to celebrate, commemorate, and memorialize. We set aside times to reflect on the past and future, to rest and renew physically and spiritually, and to simply have fun.
This series explores the meanings and celebrations of holidays across religions and cultures around the world. It groups the holidays into volumes according to theme or by their common human experience due to their closeness on the calendar. Each volume introduces readers to the origins, history, and common practices associated with the holidays before embarking on a worldwide tour that shows the regional variations and distinctive celebrations within specific countries.
The reader will learn how these holidays started, what they mean to the people who celebrate them, and how different cultures celebrate them. Of all the holidays celebrated across the modern world, Carnival might be the most boisterous, and possibly the most fun. In the Christian religion, from Eastern Europe to the Americas, Carnival offers revelers an opportunity to celebrate the pleasures of life.
Carnival is known for its exuberance, color, creativity, and culture. In many countries people celebrate the holiday with lavish parades, jubilant dancing, and nonstop music. Parade participants create elaborate floats and march through the streets in glittering, colorful costumes. Musical groups face off in marathon competitions, and young men and women dress their best in the hope of being named the Carnival king and queen.
This book examines the history and pre-Christian roots of the holiday, and details different customs unique to particular areas, including Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and North America. In the modern era, and particularly in the Western world, Christmas and Hanukkah have become major events in the calendar. The Christian festival of Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, while Hanukkah celebrates a miracle that took place during biblical times.
Although the events recalled in these holidays are unconnected, Christianity and Judaism spring from common traditions and holy books; in fact, their origins are so closely linked that people often refer to a Judeo-Christian tradition or heritage. Both Hanukkah and Christmas take place close to the winter solstice-the shortest day of the year. Each celebration, closely associated with light, symbolizes a source of comfort during the dreary winter months and encourages celebrants to look to the future. This book explores the origin, history, and customs of Christmas and Hanukkah and the unique ways people around the world celebrate these holidays.
Since human beings first walked the Earth, spring has been a time to celebrate the renewal of the land. A time of longer days and warmer weather, spring, and the holidays celebrated during this season, inspire an apprectiation for renewal and rebirth. While today thousands of spring celebrations are enjoyed around the globe in the form of neo-pagan rites and environmental occasions such as Earth Day and Arbor Day, four festivals are widely observed by many cultures around the world-from Liechtenstein to India, Argentina to Zanzibar, and everywhere in between.
These four are the Hindu celebration of Holi that originated in southern Asia, the Persian new year festival Navruz, the Jewish observance of Passover or "Pesach" in Hebrew , and the Christian Easter celebration. This book discusses how these holidays encourage individuals to gather with family and friends, honor the sacrifices others have made, enjoy special foods, and exchange gifts or tokens of affection.
Death is a natural and inevitable part of the human experience. And most civilizations, from ancient to modern, have devoted a special holiday to honoring the dead. Although many of these holidays have assumed a secular attitude, the original, supernatural tone of these days still colors the celebrations. Halloween, or All Hallow's Eve as it was once known, has become a day for children to don costumes, trick-or-treat for candy, and play pranks. Outside the United States, however, people in many countries still set aside a day to honor and pray for the deceased.
Almost every country in the world has a national holiday that commemorates the date on which the country came into existence as a nation, or to mark an important event in the nation's history. Whatever it is called, they are truly days of remembrance, marking the beginning of a country's newfound freedom and hope for the future, allowing citizens to create their own sense of identity. This book looks at the various ways that cultures have come to celebrate their countries' independence, including Independence Day in the United States, Emancipation Day in the former British territories, and Bastille Day in France.
Regardless of who we are, we all make mistakes. We yearn for a chance to start over, to right our wrongs, and to create a better future by improving upon our pasts. Several religious holidays around the world are devoted to this very task. These holidays are called days of repentance or days of atonement. Atonement is the act of acknowledging one's sins and asking them to be forgiven. This is done through a process of repentance, or the act of expressing sorrow for one's sins, and penance, a form of suffering one puts upon him- or herself to make up for previous misdeeds.
The Christian, Jewish, and Buddhist days of atonement vary greatly in beliefs and customs across different regions, but each has the ultimate goal of the practitioners bettering themselves through prayer. Ramadan, the most sacred month of the year for more than 1 billion Muslims, is a holiday traditionally devoted to prayer, fasting, and charity, though more recently it has become an occasion for many Muslims to feast, party, and shop. Commemorating the revelation of the sacred Muslim text, the Quran, Ramadan is a time for Muslims to revitalize their spiritual lives.
For one month, Muslims are required to fast during the daylight hours, and to abstain from certain behaviors, such as lying or smoking. The end of Ramadan is celebrated in a three-day festival called Eid al-Fitr, a time for friends and families to get together, make amends, and extend forgiveness. This book describes the various customs and traditions of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr celebrations around the world and how social and political influences have shaped these observances.
Religious new year's celebrations invite their participants to slow down and truly consider the passage of time and the opportunity for personal change. Many of the world's religions have new year's celebrations based on their own calendars, each with its own history and set of traditions. They are less about the transition from one year to the next than about the spiritual journey from an old self to a new one. Particular foods, prayers, and other customs strengthen the sense of this journey.
Focusing on Diwali Hindu , Rosh Hashanah Jewish , El am Hejir Muslim , and Matariki Maori , this book explores how cultures around the world contemplate the passage of time during these deeply sacred festivals. The stunning variety of crops around the world that end up on family tables are celebrated, recognized, and praised in a multitude of festivals, including the annual Thanksgiving feasts in the fall in North America and the European Midsummer celebrations on or near the longest days of the year.
Some festivals are held in hopes of encouraging bountiful harvests while others celebrate a plentiful yield. Harvest festivals are often big, boisterous acknowledgments of the economic or dietary importance of certain crops to a region or group of people, such as the yam in Western Africa or sugarcane in parts of the Caribbean. Given the diversity of the world's geography and climates, during every month of the year in some part of the world, a community, village, religious group, city, or even entire country is celebrating the beginning or end of a life-giving harvest.
No matter where a person lives on Earth, approximately every days one year ends and a new one begins. People all over the world-regardless of race, ethnic background, or religious beliefs-celebrate these two events. These holidays are an opportunity to acknowledge the passing of the old year and to look forward to the year to come. Typically, people reflect on the events of the previous year and set personal and family goals for the next year. It is common for people to serve special good-luck foods and to participate in rituals that symbolize the passing away or ending of the old year and the beginning of a new one.
In some countries, New Year is also an occasion for exchanging gifts. This book focuses on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day-the two-day public holiday that is probably the most widely celebrated holiday in the world-and Chinese New Year, which is celebrated by more than 1 billion people every year.
American families are changing. New attitudes toward adoption, same-sex marriage, interracial relations, and more have influenced the makeup of families all across the nation. The Changing Families series helps young readers understand the experience of being part of a non-traditional family. Chapters examine the changes that are taking place, how young people within these families view themselves, and how they are affected by the views of outsiders. Each book also presents stories of well-known people who have grown up in non-traditional families. Today, approximately one out of every 25 families have an adopted child.
This book presents a real-world look at how American families are changing and helps teen readers gain an understanding of what it is like to be part of an adoptive family. On any single day, there are nearly , children in foster care in the United States. Foster parents open their homes to these children and take care of them. Together, they become a foster family.
This book presents a real-world look at how American families are changing and helps teen readers gain an understanding of what it is like to be part of a foster family. As society has become more accepting of LGBT persons, an increasing number have become parents. This book presents a real-world look at how American families are changing and helps teen readers gain an understanding of what it is like to be part of an LGBT family.
Multiracial families are becoming more and more common. In fact, multiracial youngsters are the fastest growing segment of the population. Their numbers are predicted to triple by This book presents a real-world look at how American families are changing and helps teen readers gain an understanding of what it is like to be part of a multiracial family. Single parent families are becoming more and more common. Approximately twenty-two million Americans under the age of twenty-one are being raised in a single parent family. This book presents a real-world look at how American families are changing and helps teen readers gain an understanding of what it is like to be part of a single-parent family.
This series explores the myth that leadership can't be taught. In fact, everyone can teach themselves leadership skills if they put their mind to it, and the sooner students understand the qualities of their own character, the sooner they can make positive changes. Each book in the series guides young readers as they explore the importance of grit, communications skills, cooperation, problem solving, integrity, self-confidence, and more.
Parents and schools often emphasize the importance of academic achievement, but success in life also requires good social skills. This series encourages students to develop a broad set of such skills, including creativity, initiative, perseverance, tolerance, a sense of responsibility, and self-discipline, and to put these skills into practice. Good social skills invariably lead to a certain level of accomplishment in modern-day life.
However, having a great personality is not always enough. Without being able to communicate effectively, whether verbally or in writing, real success can never be achieved. For this reason, it is important to pay attention to the way you conduct yourself and communicate with others, no matter what path you take in life.
This book provides useful, authoritative, and important information, which will enable you to communicate effectively in all situations. Without initiative, grit, and perseverance, real success can never be achieved. For this reason, it is important to be a self-starter who can see all goals through to the end, no matter what path you take in life. This book provides useful, authoritative, and important information, which will enable you to follow your dreams and goals with dedication, purposefulness, and persistence in all situations.
Without integrity and honesty, real success can never be achieved. For this reason, it is important to always do what you think is the right and correct thing to do. Strive to improve your relationships with others and take account of other people's feelings. This book provides useful, authoritative, and important information, which will enable you understand the importance of integrity and honesty and how it can improve your life. Without good organization and problem-solving skills, real success can never be achieved.
For this reason, it is important to be logical and good at processing information and ideas, no matter what path you take in life. It is also important to be able to learn by your mistakes. This book provides useful, authoritative, and important information, which will enable you get organized, stay organized, and learn effectively from the challenges you face in life. Without self-confidence, real success can never be achieved. For this reason, it is important to like yourself as well as others, no matter what path you take in life.
This book provides useful, authoritative, and important information, which will help you to develop self-confidence, and then go on to form successful relationships and a forward-thinking personality. Without self-discipline and responsibility, real success can never be achieved. For this reason, it is important to be a well-organized, capable, and effective individual who can plan and schedule the important aspects of life no matter what you're doing. This book provides useful, authoritative, and important information, which will enable you to thrive successfully, looking after your own needs, as well as others.
Without tolerance and cooperation, real success can never be achieved. For this reason, it is important to be aware of the diverse world around you, no matter what path you take in life. This book provides useful, authoritative, and important information, which will enable you to communicate with others and understand their needs in a respectful and diplomatic way, in all situations. For centuries, the Peoples of North America hunted, farmed, and fought throughout the continent's diverse landscape of dense woodlands, gleaming lakes, rugged canyons, and rolling plains.
This series examines the cultures and lifestyles of these peoples as leaders, warriors, and families throughout history, as well as the immediate and long-term effects of European contact and conflict. Presented with objective coverage and eyewitness accounts, each title also includes a traditional legend and a focus on the present-day efforts of these peoples to retain their culture in a changing word. A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian tribe known as the Cheyenne, including warrior Black Kettle and conflicts such as the Sand Creek Massacre.
A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian tribe known as the Comanche, including chief Quanah Parker and conflicts such as the Council House Massacre. A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian tribe known as the Hopi, including chief Lololoma and conflicts such as the strip-mining of Black Mesa. A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian tribe known as the Inuit, including the Inuit Circumpolar Council and conflicts such as early encounters with Europeans on Baffin Island. A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian tribe known as the Seminole, including warrior Osceola and conflicts such as the Seminole Wars.
A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian tribe known as the Shawnee, including chief Tecumseh and conflicts such as Little Turtle's War. Even the most rigorous training would not prepare young readers for the sheer amount of intel they will uncover about four of the most secretive U. Each title covers the chronology of the special ops force and supplements the main narrative with 'Force Fact' side bars about such topics as weaponry, facilities, and popular culture references. From historical missions and controversial calls to details about equipment and selection processes, this series aims to inform!
A chronological account of the American military special forces unit known as the Army Rangers, including key details about important figures, landmark missions, and controversies. A chronological account of the American military special forces unit known as Marine Force Recon, including key details about important figures, landmark missions, and controversies. A chronological account of the American military special forces unit known as Night Stalkers, including key details about important figures, landmark missions, and controversies.
A chronological account of the American military special forces unit known as SEAL Team Six, including key details about important figures, landmark missions, and controversies. Our YA Fiction collection stands out not only for the quality, but also for the breadth of genres encompassed, from coming-of-age stories to exceptional nonfiction to mysteries. Once there was a mermaid who dared to love a wolf. Her love for him was so sudden and so fierce that it tore her tail into legs. Even though they scrape by in the seedier part of Venice Beach, she's always felt lucky.
As a child, she imagined she was a minor but beloved character in her mother's fairy tale. But now, at sixteen, the fairy tale is less Disney and more Grimm. And she wants the story to be her own. Then she meets Felix, and the fairy tale takes a turn she never imagined. I'm telling you that right up front, so you're not disappointed later. Finn is a year-old full of paradoxes. He's a drug dealer, but he's scoring money to send his twin sister to Harvard. He's desperate to shoot up even though he's the most popular kid in Dammertown. He's a philosopher and orator who's failing all his classes.
The only time he finds peace is when he's bird-watching. Finn's life begins to spiral out of control, until he discovers a miracle drug called indigo. Finn is convinced that the drug is the way out of everything broken in his life. But is it really as magical as it seems? In Scotland of the s, a demon bound in the form of a gargoyle solves murders as a way of seeking redemption. Bound to a church ledge, he gathers a motley group of rogue priests and runaways to do his footwork. As the crimes begin pointing toward a larger, equally supernatural threat, the gargoyle and his assistants prepare to fight for humanity.
During this book, he takes a scrappy runaway under his wing. The gargoyle, the runaway, and a weary priest turn their attention to a series of killings that may have ties to political unrest, as well as to the supernatural. When a young girl escapes the underworld, she seeks refuge with Silex the gargoyle and his human assistant Craig. Her presence soon forces Craig and Silex to tangle with a fallen angel and supernatural hounds. The story unfolds against the moody backdrop of Scotland in the s, where Silex solves crimes as a way of seeking redemption. The Careers in Demand for High School Graduates series profiles jobs you can land right out of high school and explains how to use them to build a fulfilling career.
Chapters include a questionnaire to see whether the job is right for you, a description of a typical day on the job, an interview with someone working in the field, information about salary potential, advice on how to move up, and much more. Each volume in the series is based on one of the U. Department of Labor's career clusters, introducing readers to some of the most in-demand careers in each field.
There is a wide range of exciting and satisfying military careers available without a college diploma. The military offers thousands of specialized jobs, and the majority of those have direct civilian counterparts. In the military, you earn a steady paycheck from the moment you sign up.
If you join at age 18, you can serve a full 20 years and retire at age 38! What's more, the U. If you're good with computers or have an artistic flair, a career in the field of computers, communications, or the arts may be right for you. Many of the jobs in these fields require no further degree than a high school diploma or GED to get your foot in the door. Whether working as a computer help-desk specialist or AutoCAD technician in an office or camera operator, grip, or stagehand on a film or television set, these jobs can lead to exciting careers.
On-the-job training is the norm for many of these positions; in general, employers of entry-level workers aren't looking for degrees and academic achievements. They want employability skills: For people who enjoy working with their hands, entering the construction or other trade fields can begin right after high school. Carpenters, masons, construction workers, painters, and plumbers are among the in-demand jobs in these fields.
Apprenticeships provide on-the-job training and trade unions afford solid wages and benefits. Employers of entry-level workers in these fields are looking for employability skills: What's more, once a worker has gained enough experience, many of these well-paying jobs have the potential for self-employment.
If you enjoy building and fixing things, a career in construction and trades could be right for you. A career in the field of food, agriculture, or natural resources is ideal for people who enjoy the outdoors and don't mind getting their hands dirty. Farm work with crops or livestock is just part of the picture. In-demand careers in the field include butchers, groundskeepers, forest firefighters, and more.
The good news is that the skills needed for these fields can largely be learned on the job, and you can enter these positions with just a high school diploma or GED. Health care is the largest industry in the United States, providing more than 19 million jobs. For high school graduates, the health field can be a land of opportunity. When people think about the medical profession, many mistakenly assume that most jobs require years of advanced training. And while it's certainly true that doctors, dentists, and similar professionals require advanced degrees, many rewarding health care careers are available to high school graduates.
In fact, a high school diploma is the highest educational milestone for more than half of the workers in nursing homes and residential care facilities, and for more than a quarter of all hospital workers. In this volume, you'll learn about the many rewarding career opportunities in health care and science for high school graduates.
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All hospitality jobs share a common purpose: The goal of every job is to make people's lives a bit brighter, whether it's by preparing an exquisite meal, making sure someone's flight is enjoyable, or putting together a beautiful bouquet of flowers. It's a fun and fast-paced industry filled with jobs that affect people's lives in a positive way; so if you enjoy working in crowded environments, and have a friendly or outgoing disposition, this may be the field for you.
Unlike other industries, hospitality employers aren't necessarily looking for good grades or fancy degrees. What they value most is employability skills: And if you stick with it, a hospitality job can lead you to a satisfying and lucrative career. Land, air, and sea vehicles need to be driven, built, and maintained, as do roads and rails. Besides offering a base of employment, the transportation field provides people with plenty of personal satisfaction.
Some of these jobs are union jobs, with excellent benefits; others, such as revolutionary ride-sharing services like Uber, offer few benefits but a lot of freedom and control over where and when you work. The manufacturing jobs featured in in this book also play important roles in the national economy. One great advantage of these fields is that your supervisors recognize the need for ongoing training that will help you expand your knowledge and make you more valuable in the workplace.
And best of all, you can get started in a career in transportation or manufacturing with just a high school diploma. Careers in fitness, personal care services, and education can be great for people who like to work with other people or who like to work with their hands. Most of these fields are not hard to enter, though they may take years to master. Many of these jobs are deeply satisfying to their practitioners as you can often see the results of your work immediately.
Opportunities in personal care and services, fitness, and education include some of the most plentiful and popular jobs in the country. If you think you'd like to help people, work with your hands, and be creative in your work, you should consider one of the careers profiled in this book.
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Public safety, law, and security jobs can be stressful, but you will often be helping to make the world a safer and more enjoyable place. The rewards are huge; every safe day testifies to your hard work and dedication. There are few jobs that offer similar levels of inner fulfillment and personal satisfaction. People in these jobs help maintain the security of modern society. And employers of entry-level workers in this field often do not care about diplomas. What they do want to see is a sense of responsibility, a willingness to learn, and a show of enthusiasm.
If you have those things, you can begin a successful career without completing four years of college. Young people who choose a career path in sales, marketing, or finance often do so because they've got a nose for business or the hustle required for turning entrepreneurial spirit into a paycheck, or maybe even, someday, a business of their own. Whether it's a financial clerk making sure that all the employees get paid on time or a customer service agent addressing the concerns of a valued customer, workers in the fields of sales, marketing, and finance take great satisfaction in being a part of a thriving career world that offers endless possibilities for growth and advancement.
For high school graduates, the fields of sales, marketing, and finance can also be a great resource for self-education and the development of business skills. In many cases, you can learn the required skills on the job. This book is a great step toward paving your way to a bright future. Each book is illustrated with numerous photographs.
The up-to-date information in each book is supplemented with a glossary of key terms, guides to additional resources for more information, scan-able links to educational videos, text-dependent questions and report ideas. The Reverend Al Sharpton is a flamboyant and controversial figure who for decades has led protest marches and demonstrations to draw attention to injustices committed against the African-American community.
During the s and s Sharpton's high-profile cases occurred mainly in the New York area, but today he is a nationally recognized figure. Sharpton has been the target of violence, including an assassination attempt. Yet he has persisted in his attempts to end social injustice. To his widow Coretta, Martin's death meant more than the loss of her beloved husband and the father of their four children. It also changed the world's perception of her from supportive wife to prominent civil rights activist in her own right. After Martin Luther King Jr's death, Coretta perpetuated his message of peace and equality for all Americans, living a life dedicated to public service until her death in James Farmer was one of the most influential leaders in America's fight against racial discrimination.
Holding defiant yet peaceful protests for the purpose of ending segregation in housing, restaurants, and other public facilities, the organization emerged as a major force in the civil rights movement. The Reverend Jesse Jackson is one of the most articulate and recognizable figures of the civil rights movement. Jackson waged groundbreaking campaigns for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination in and In recent years Jackson has continued to draw attention to the major issues of the African-American community.
During the early s, as a spokesperson for a black religious group known as the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X argued against the nonviolent tactics favored by most civil rights leaders. He proposed instead a revolutionary program to create a separate society for African Americans. Malcolm moderated his views after his religious conversion to a mainstream sect of Islam in Although Malcolm was assassinated the next year, his call for black self-determination remains alive. No leader of America's civil rights movement was more inspirational and influential than Martin Luther King Jr.
The SCLC encouraged nonviolent resistance through numerous acts of social protest-sit-ins, interstate bus rides, voter registration drives, and an enormous march on Washington, D. King's call for a prejudice-free nation remains the greatest of American dreams. A distinguished educator and government adviser, Mary McLeod Bethune won enormous social and political gains for African Americans during the first half of the twentieth century.
In she founded a school for black girls in Daytona, Florida that would eventually become Bethune-Cookman University. In she became the first African American woman to head an agency of the federal government. A tireless, inspirational leader, Mary McLeod Bethune devoted her life to promoting black achievement. At the end of her work day on December 1, , Rosa Parks took a seat on a city bus in Montgomery, Alabama.
This began a journey that would change America, when a weary Parks chose to defy the system of racial segregation by refusing to give up her seat, as required by law, to a white passenger. Her refusal to move to the back of the bus resulted in her arrest-and ignited a citywide bus boycott by black riders, that in turn sparked the civil rights movement and brought an end to legal segregation in the South.
Thurgood Marshall was a lawyer, judge, and civil rights leader. While working with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People NAACP from the s until the early s, Marshall helped move a reluctant, segregationist nation toward racial justice by battling in court for black rights in schools, voting booths, criminal courts, public facilities, and housing. Discrimination based on race, sex, age, and more is as prominent in the public discourse today as it ever was.
The Discrimination in Society series examines these and other types of discrimination-what they entail, how they are manifested, how widespread they are, their effects on real people, and efforts to address these problems. Personal accounts and quotes from experts in various fields provide added insight into these timely topics.
As the population ages, many people plan to keep working past age 65 or have no plans to retire at all. While their skills and experience are valuable assets, older workers may not get the chance to show what they can do, simply because of their age. Age Discrimination in Society examines what this discrimination entails, how it is manifested, how widespread it is, how it affects real people, and efforts to address this discrimination.
Disability discrimination occurs when people with physical or mental disabilities are given fewer opportunities or unfairly treated because of their disabilities. Examples can be found in schools that don't make accommodations for disabled students, buildings that are hard to manoeuvre in, and workplaces that keep people with disabilities from advancing. Disability Discrimination in Society examines what this discrimination entails, how it is manifested, how widespread it is, how it affects real people, and efforts to address this discrimination.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are frequently denied equal rights in America. LGBT people face discrimination as employees, students, adoptive parents, spouses, and consumers, and they have been targeted in violent hate crimes. LGBT Discrimination examines what this discrimination entails, how it is manifested, how widespread it is, how it affects real people, and efforts to address it. Although it is a considered a problem throughout the United States, not everyone agrees about the seriousness of it.
Racial Discrimination examines what this discrimination entails, how it is manifested, how widespread it is, how it affects real people, and efforts to address this discrimination. Religious discrimination affects people of all different faiths, from Judaism and Christianity to Islam, whose followers are known as Muslims.
Research has shown that Muslims face religious discrimination the most of any religious group, followed by Jews. Religious Discrimination examines what this discrimination entails, how it is manifested, how widespread it is, how it affects real people, and efforts to address this discrimination. Although men as well as women may encounter sex discrimination, it affects women far more often than men. SexDiscrimination examines what this discrimination entails, how it is manifested, how widespread it is, how it affects real people, and efforts to address this discrimination. Technology's Impact explores how cutting-edge technologies will affect our society in the future-both positively and negatively.
Readers will learn how these technologies work, how they are already affecting today's world, and how researchers are working to unlock the opportunities of these advances while avoiding the potential pitfalls. The books look ahead to the future, charting the likely future paths of these technologies. Each volume includes callout definitions for subject vocabulary, diagrams to enhance reader's understanding of complex concepts, source notes, and an annotated bibliography to facilitate deeper research. Developing a computer that can match human intelligence-or even exceed it-is the ultimate goal of artificial intelligence researchers.
How Artificial Intelligence Will Impact Society examines the progress in this field, looks at the science behind it, and discusses how it will shape our world in the future. Today some drones are conducting military missions, while others are toys for hobbyists. Tomorrow the sky may be filled with drones delivering packages, rescuing disaster victims, or doing countless other jobs.
How Drones Will Impact Society examines the progress in this field, looks at the science behind it, and discusses how it will shape our world in the future. Tiny particles and devices, invisible to the naked eye, are capable of amazing things in medical care, construction, space exploration, and a wide variety of other fields. How Nanotechnology Will Impact Society examines the progress in this field, looks at the science behind it, and discusses how it will shape our world in the future.
In the next few decades, cars zooming along without drivers will become a common sight in the world's major cities. How Self-Driving Cars Will Impact Society examines the progress in this field, looks at the science behind it, and discusses how it will shape our world in the future. When anyone can print out a full-formed 3D object at home, the entire manufacturing industry will be turned on its head. How 3D Printing Will Impact Society examines the progress in this field, looks at the science behind it, and discusses how it will shape our world in the future. By putting on a headset, virtual reality users can transport themselves to a world that only exists inside a computer.
How Virtual Reality Will Impact Society examines the progress in this field, looks at the science behind it, and discusses how it will shape our world in the future. Teen Health and Safety explores important issues that teens face today. Readers will explore the underlying causes of these issues, the ways in which the issues affect teens, and strategies teens can use to protect themselves or get help if they encounter the issues in their own lives. Each volume includes diagrams to enhance readers' understanding of complex concepts, source notes, and an annotated bibliography to facilitate deeper research.
An addiction to drugs or alcohol is dangerous for anyone, but the effects on teens and their developing brains can be especially severe. Teens and Addiction explores the causes of this health issue, how it affects teens, and ways in which teens can protect themselves and get help. Dieting can be an effective way to lose weight, but only when it is done safely and under a doctor's advice. Dangerous forms of dieting can be harmful to teens' health. Teens and Dieting explores the causes of dangerous dieting, how it affects teens, and ways in which teens can protect themselves and get help.
When driving a car, a moment of distraction can mean the difference between a safe trip and a tragic accident. Teens and Distracted Driving explores the causes of this safety issue, how it affects teens, and ways in which teens can protect themselves and get help. Mental health issues may not have all the outward signs that physical health problems do, but they are no less serious. Teens and Mental Health explores the causes of mental health issues, how they affect teens, and ways in which teens can protect themselves and get help.
Social media can be a useful tool for teens, but its power and popularity can also make it hazardous. Teens and Social Media explores the causes of social media concerns, how these issues affect teens, and ways in which teens can protect themselves and get help. Many teens are hesitant to talk about sexually transmitted diseases STDs , but it is important to discuss these health issues openly in order to treat them and improve the lives of people affected by them.
Teens and STDs explores the causes of this health issue, how it affects teens, and the ways in which teens can protect themselves and get help. Orca Limelights is an ongoing series of performing arts novels. Each book focuses on one performing art, such as music, theater, dance, circus, slam poetry, magic or stand-up comedy. Limelights are at-level novels for ages with lots of performance action, drama and passion! In this high-interest novel for teen readers, Spencer is commissioned to create a music video for a blues-rap band.
In this high-interest novel for teen readers, Ava lands a part in a professional outdoor theater production. In this high-interest novel for teen readers, country singer Elle discovers the downside to fame. In this high-interest novel for teen readers, ballet-obsessed Natalie has to spend the summer with her Irish-dancing cousins. Maxine Benson, police chief in a small town, sets out to solve the murder of her ex-husband's new girlfriend in this work of crime fiction. Score a goal with this fantastic series about the world's most popular sport. Explore soccer from many angles, from its popular players to the rules of the game, and get in on the action.
Are you ready to get On the Pitch? This Spanish version of the search-and-find book invites early readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about animals and weather in the Winter season. This Spanish version of the search-and-find book invites early readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about animals and weather in the Spring season. This Spanish version of the search-and-find book invites early readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about animals and weather in the Summer season.
This Spanish version of the search-and-find book invites early readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about animals and weather in the autumn season. What holidays do people celebrate? What customs and traditions make a holiday special? These books for young readers explain holidays from around the world with easy-to-read text and bright photos. A diagram in each book helps readers understand holiday symbols, and a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary.
In Independence Day, young readers will learn about this American holiday and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique holiday. A labeled diagram helps readers understand the symbols of Independence Day, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Independence Day online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Independence Day also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
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In Earth Day, young readers will learn about this holiday and the ways people celebrate it. A labeled diagram offers readers ways to help Earth on this holiday and every day, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Earth Day online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites.
Earth Day also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. In Presidents' Day, young readers will learn about this American holiday and the ways people celebrate it. A labeled diagram introduces readers to the three U. Children can learn more about Presidents' Day online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites.
Presidents' Day also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.