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Boas

Mary Ann McDonald (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631438332

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of various boa constrictor species.

What Veterinarians Need to Know

Joe Rhatigan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941867

Veterinarians need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to keep the world's animals healthy. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought they'd need to know, but we're glad they do.

What Firefighters Need to Know

Diane Lindsey Reeves (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941836

Firefighters need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to put out the world's fires. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought they'd need to know, but we're glad they do.

What Nurse Practitioners Need to Know

Diane Lindsey Reeves (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941843

Nurse practitioners need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to keep the world healthy. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought they'd need to know, but we're glad they do.

What Pilots Need to Know

Diane Lindsey Reeves (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941850

Pilots need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to take to the skies. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought they'd need to know, but we're glad they do.

What Farmers Need to Know

Joe Rhatigan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941829

Farmers need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to keep the world fed. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought they'd need to know, but we're glad they do.

What Auto Mechanics Need to Know

Diane Lindsey Reeves (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941799

Auto mechanics need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to keep the world's automobiles running. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought they'd need to know, but we're glad they do.

What Chefs Need to Know

Diane Lindsey Reeves (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941805

Chefs need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to feed the foodies of the world. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought they'd need to know, but we're glad they do.

What Construction Managers Need to Know

Diane Lindsey Reeves (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941812

Construction managers need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to keep building bigger and better. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought they'd need to know, but we're glad they do.

STEAM Jobs in Internet Technology

Carole Hawkins (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615824

The internet is the communications network that allows computers all over the world to talk to each other. A large workforce is needed to support its use and development. In STEAM Jobs You'll Love: Internet Technology, readers will learn about jobs that involve building the worldwide network, designing websites, controlling appliances remotely, and predicting what people will do next just by watching how they surf the web.

STEAM Jobs in Agriculture and Food Development

Kevin Walker (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615848

In STEAM Jobs You'll Love: Agriculture and Food Development, readers will find out how science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills work to provide food for people around the world. Everyone needs to eat! Did you know that the agriculture and food development industry is teeming with interesting career opportunities? This important field relies on people with a variety of STEAM skills.

STEAM Jobs in Architecture and Construction

Elizabeth Catanese (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615831

In STEAM Jobs You'll Love: Architecture and Construction, readers will read about awesome jobs in architecture and construction and learn how to start preparing for those jobs now. Can you imagine using your creativity to design buildings? Fix leaky roofs? Make sure that pipes carry water in just the right way? Jobs in architecture and construction are exciting, hands-on, and allow you to blend skills from your favorite STEAM subjects.

STEAM Jobs in Cybersecurity

Cynthia Argentine (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615855

Computer hacks and stolen data make headline news. Who understands these attacks? Who works to prevent new ones? Cybersecurity professionals do! In STEAM Jobs You'll Love: Cybersecurity, readers will explore how STEAM topics—science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math—can lead to a job in this exciting field.

Power Workers

Ray Reyes (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731616180

In Dangerous Jobs: Power Workers, readers will meet the people who risk their lives to bring electricity to homes and businesses around the world. Electric shock and explosions are just some of the daily dangers power workers face on the job.

Climate Scientists at Work

Rebecca E. Hirsch (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641566964

Scientists around the world are working to understand our changing climate. Learn what they do and how you can help. You may want to become a citizen scientist! This title supports NGSS for Earth and Human Activity.

Unexplained Unsolved Crimes

Brittany Canasi (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781643692111

In Unexplained: Unsolved Crimes, readers in grades 4–8 will step into the world of unsolved crimes, where the trail runs cold and many cases remain open. From heists and murders to burglaries and beyond, these unsolved crimes have stumped even the most skilled investigators.

Unexplained Aliens and UFOs

Theo Baker (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781643691848

This book discusses 11 encounters and incidents in which people claim to have seen aliens or UFOs.

Natural Laboratories: Scientists in National Parks Yellowstone

Robin Koontz (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781643691688

Yellowstone National Park offers researchers and scientists from around the world an opportunity to study a wide range of subjects throughout the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, one of the largest intact temperate zone ecosystems in the world.

Natural Laboratories: Scientists in National Parks Sequoia and Kings Canyon

Mike Graf (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781643691732

While reading this book, students will explore the world’s largest living things and the work done by scientists at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in California. Readers will learn how the giant trees were discovered, logged, and how they have since been protected.

Natural Laboratories: Scientists in National Parks Gates of the Arctic

Ruth A. Musgrave (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781643691718

Readers will explore the scientific research underway at the Gates of the Arctic National Park.

Natural Laboratories: Scientists in National Parks Rocky Mountain

Christy Mihaly (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781643691695

Readers will explore the scientific research underway in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Natural Laboratories: Scientists in National Parks Dry Tortugas

Ruth A. Musgrave (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781643691725

While reading this book, students will explore the Dry Tortugas National Park and learn about the research underway there. From monitoring sea turtles to studying coral reefs, scientists in this national park are making new discoveries and doing their part to protect its ecosystem.

Natural Laboratories: Scientists in National Parks Carlsbad Caverns

Robin Koontz (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781643691701

Readers will explore the scientific research underway in Carlsbad Caverns National Park, the site of one of the best-preserved ancient fossil reefs on Earth.

Daring and Dangerous Storm Chasers

Kevin Walker (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781643692142

Daring and Dangerous: Storm Chasers for grades 4–8 introduces young readers to the exciting world of storm chasing. From tornadoes to hurricanes and other extreme weather events, this 32-page book gives readers an inside look into how and why these daring people brave extreme weather and what they are trying to accomplish.

Daring and Dangerous Space Explorers

Anastasia Suen (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781643691800

Daring and Dangerous: Space Explorers for grades 4–8 introduces young readers to the complex world of space exploration and the famous firsts, near misses, and disasters that have taken place. The fact- and photo-filled pages of this 32-page book offer readers an opportunity to learn what it takes to be a part of this daring and dangerous profession, from lift-off to landing.