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On The Job in a Restaurant

Jessica Cohn (author)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781937529543

Do you like to eat different foods? Maybe you like to help in the kitchen by cooking or bringing food to the table. Running restaurants large and small is no easy task as you will discover when you go On The Job in a Restaurant.

On The Job in Construction

Jessica Cohn (author)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781937529536

Have you ever thought about how all the buildings and bridges in your community get built? Who designs them? How are they built so they don’t fall down? Let’s learn about the jobs and skills needed to go On The Job in Construction.

Build It: Skyscrapers

Madison Spielman (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433399916

Early readers will be engaged as they find out how a skyscraper is built and what goes inside when it's completed. This nonfiction title features detailed, vibrant images, helpful definitions and diagrams, and simple, informational text. Readers will be eager to learn all they can about the architecture that goes into building these amazing skyscrapers!

Make It: Chocolate

Madison Spielman (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433399923

Whether it's in cake, pudding, cookies, or ice cream, chocolate is found in many different foods and styles of cooking! Early readers explore the history of chocolate and how it's made in this captivating nonfiction reader that features vibrant images and fresh, informational text.

A Visit to a Farm

D. M. Rice (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433399794

Take a trip to the place where cows and horses play and fields of crops grow in this nonfiction book that tours a farm! Early elementary readers will discover the types of farm animals, crops, and different machinery used to run a farm. With informational text, a picture glossary, a map of the farm, and bright, colorful photos, readers will want to learn all about life on a farm!

A Visit to a Car Factory

D. M. Rice (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433399787

Learn the many steps that must be followed to make a car! With vibrant, detailed photos, informational text, and a chart to show steps of the assembly line, even the most reluctant reader will want to learn more about this fascinating factory!

The Quest for Personal Best: Individual Sports

Lisa Greathouse (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433392917

Sports offer opportunities for readers to learn and apply concepts and principles related to force and motion. Readers learn how science plays a critical factor in any athlete's quest to be the best at his or her sport. They read how mass is related to acceleration and velocity. Physics and aerodynamics affect many sports and help athletes strategize their next moves against their opponents. This book covers a variety of interesting sports suitable for the casual to the most fanatic sporting enthusiast.

Wild Work! Animal Trainers

Stephanie Kuligowski (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433383601

Animal 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 simultaneously gaining an understanding of animal instincts and animal rehabilitation. Readers are invited to 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 stunning images, interesting facts, a glossary of useful terms, informational text, and an interview with a real-life animal trainer, readers will be intrigued and delighted as they move through this fascinating title.

Fearless! Stunt People

Jessica Cohn (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433383595

When stunt performers go to work, they make dangerous feats look fun and easy, but there is a lot of risk behind this profession. Explore what stunt people do to prepare and keep themselves safe for a truly unique profession. Readers will be introduced to a brief history of stunt performance as well as the latest tips and tricks, including stunt driving, professional fighting, and even digital effects such as computer-generated imagery and are encourged to explore college majors and areas of study are recommended to become a stunt person. With thrilling language and stunning images in conjunction with informational text, a useful glossary, and an interview with a real-life stunt-man, readers are sure to be fascinated and stimulated from cover to cover!

All in a Day's Work: ER Doctor

Diana Herweck (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433383489

Discover what it takes to be an Emergency Room doctor in this enlightening nonfiction title. Readers learn about the hard work and dedication it takes to have a career as an ER doctor and what a typical day is like in the emergency room. From medical school to residency, medical symptoms to diagnosis, children will learn all about the steps it takes to get involved in this profession. This engaging title features vivid photos, helpful charts and diagrams, informational text, a glossary of terms, and an interview with a real life ER doctor to delight, inform, and encourage children from beginning to end.

Unsolved! Mysterious Events

Stephanie Kuligowski (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433383175

Mysterious events occur all over the world. It rains fish every year in Honduras, rocks in Pennsylvania make music, and large drawings can be found on the desert floors in Peru! Readers will learn about these strange phenomena and more curiosities like ESP and crop circles in this baffling and fascinating nonfiction reader. Vibrant images and intriguing facts in conjunction with a glossary of terms, informational text, and an index keep readers captivated from cover to cover!

Survival! Desert

Bill Rice (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433383083

Imagine being lost and stranded in the desert. Would you know what to do to survive? This useful nonfiction title explains the important skills needed to survive in the desert. With helpful diagrams and images, definitions, tips and instructions, informational text, a bibliography, and a list of other helpful websites, readers can be assured that they will learn about the dangers of heat exhaustion, desert plants that could aid in survival, and other helpful tips in order to survive in an emergency.

On the Scene: A CSI's Life

Diana Herweck (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433383151

Come find out what professional Crime Scene investigators do to solve a crime in this inspiring nonfiction book! In conjunction with detailed images and fascinating facts, readers learn about forensic science, criminal investigative evidence, and crime scene searches. This book includes an interview with a real-life CSI and a glossary, index, and list of useful sources.

African Grasslands

William B. Rice (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433380235

Journey to Africa to explore the world of the grasslands! Readers are taken on an adventure through the grasslands to learn about the various animal and plant life and grassland conservation in this fascinating nonfiction book that features striking photographs and riveting facts. Even the most reluctant of readers will be captivated as they move from cover to cover.

Nurses

Christina Leaf (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681034492

From giving medication to teaching patients how to care for themselves, nurses are front-line workers in the health care field. Nurses need to be gentle and friendly. They are there to help us feel better! This title will fill readers in on the exciting world of nurses.

Doctors

Christina Leaf (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681034461

Doctors are important members of the community. People come to them to seek help for illnesses and injuries. Doctors carefully decide how to treat patients. They listen to people and find ways to help them feel better. This title will teach beginning readers about the work doctors do to help people stay healthy.

Firefighters

Nathan Sommer (editor)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681034478

Firefighters are brave in the face of danger. They must be strong and alert to get their work done. Firefighters rush into action to put out fires. They search burning buildings to make sure everyone is out safely. This informative title for young readers will ignite their interest in firefighters.

Dentists

Mari Schuh (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681034454

From taking x-rays to fixing cavities, dentists work hard to help people smile. They teach about proper tooth and gum care, ease pain, and straighten teeth. This title about dentists will help young readers understand these caring community helpers.

Construction Workers

Chris Bowman (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681034980

Roads, bridges, and buildings would not be possible without construction workers! Construction workers are great problem solvers who use tools and machines to get the job done. This informative book will help readers build knowledge on how construction workers shape our communities.

Veterinarians

Christina Leaf (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681034522

Just like people, animals sometimes get sick or injured. Veterinarians are the caring helpers who come to the rescue! Veterinarians are animal experts who treat wounds, perform surgeries, and provide medicine to the animals we love. This title offers readers a look into the caring work of veterinarians.

Building the Panama Canal

Kelly Doudna (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532111136

The Panama Canal is an incredible canal. It connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans! In Building the Panama Canal, young readers will find out more about this engineering marvel and how it was built. Compelling photographs and easy-to-read text brings this story to life, followed by a comprehensive quiz. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles.

Building the Empire State Building

Elsie Olson (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532111105

The Empire State Building is a famous skyscraper. It was once the tallest building in the world! In Building the Empire State Building, young readers will find out more about this engineering marvel and how it was built. Compelling photographs and easy-to-read text brings this story to life, followed by a comprehensive quiz. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles.

Building the Hoover Dam

Elsie Olson (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532111129

The Hoover Dam is an extraordinary dam. It provides water to much of the US Southwest! In Building the Hoover Dam, young readers will find out more about this engineering marvel and how it was built. Compelling photographs and easy-to-read text brings this story to life, followed by a comprehensive quiz. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles.

The Hospital

David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout (authors)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615907205

Hospitals are the focus of this book. Included is information about who works in hospitals, how they help us, and why people have to stay there.

Idaho

Mari Kesselring (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609730604

Explore the colorful customs, people, and places of Idaho. With straightforward text and captivating photos, this book is a great introduction to the state. Maps and symbols are included to enrich the student's understanding of geography and state identity.