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(0)Christine Honders
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
If the family car breaks down, most kids know that the car will end up with a mechanic. Many times, the car comes back as good as new. What did the mechanic do? It might seem like magic, but it's really skill and education. This book explains how mechanics can detect problems with our vehicles using modern technology and know-how and how they may solve the problems with hard work and skill. Photographs of mechanics on the job will allow a variety...
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Electricity affects every part of our lives, but we don't always think about it. We turn the lights on every day without wondering how the electricity gets there. Electricians are the reason we don't always have to worry that the lights are going to stop working and the people we can help if they do. Electricians don't just have to use their intelligence, they also have to be good with their hands. They have to be able to work with many different...
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Doctors often are well respected in society for good reason! People go to doctors when they're sick and need treatment, and people go to doctors when they're healthy and want to stay that way. What is it that makes a good doctor? This title explains to readers the education that doctors need and the different areas of health they specialize in. They'll discover what it might feel like to help save someone's life, and they'll also learn about the...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Not all drugs are prescribed by a doctor. Drugs such as heroin, cocaine, and meth are illegal and dangerous substances that have the potential to ruin lives. This book explains the different types of illegal drugs, their effects, and the damage they can do to people who use them. Manageable text, full-color photographs, and real-life examples help readers make meaningful connections about the dangers of illegal drugs and learn how to avoid peer pressure...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Nuclear power is a sustainable energy source and cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels. Like other alternative energy sources, there are pros and cons to using it. Students will learn how nuclear energy is generated and where this power source may take us in the future. STEM topics featured in the Next Generation Science Standards are discussed in rich detail and enhanced by full-color photographs and informative diagrams. Readers will enjoy...
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Even as the world changes, skilled labor will always be needed. There's nothing quite like the ability to create things with your skills and your own hands. Carpenters use their skills to build things we use every day, including items such as furniture, buildings, and bridges. They read building plans, choose materials, design, and create. This book teaches kids that to become a carpenter, you have to use a lot more than a hammer and nails; you need...
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Teachers have a tremendous responsibility! It's their job to provide kids with a good education so their students can have a successful future. This intriguing book will show students that standing in front of a classroom is just a small part of what teachers do. It will explain how teachers go to school for years and learn to plan lessons and projects. Readers will find out more about how teachers work to understand how students learn and how to...
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Some kids see a fire engine racing down the street with its sirens blasting and lights flashing and think about how exciting it is. But most people have no idea what it takes to become a firefighter. This volume describes the training firefighters must undergo to learn how to fight fires and rescue people. Readers will learn the tough roles firefighters must fill in different types of emergencies. They'll hear about the dangers of firefighting and...
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
To be a veterinarian, you need a lot more than a love of animals. This book explains the reality of becoming a veterinarian. Just like other doctors, veterinarians go to school for many years. They learn many skills, including treating illnesses, prescribing medication, and performing surgery. Readers will learn that veterinarians don't just take care of pets. Some may work at zoos and farms to keep the animals healthy. Images of veterinarians and...
10) Buffalo soldiers
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This book explains the establishment of the thirteen colonies not just through the eyes of the colonists, but of Native Americans, African slaves, and the British Empire as well. Readers will learn that religious freedom wasn't the only reason colonists flocked to the New World."--
Author
Series
Publisher
The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
2019
Language
Español
Description
To be a veterinarian, you need a lot more than a love of animals. This book explains the reality of becoming a veterinarian. Just like other doctors, veterinarians go to school for many years. They learn many skills, including treating illnesses, prescribing medication, and performing surgery. Readers will learn that veterinarians don't just take care of pets. Some may work at zoos and farms to keep the animals healthy. Images of veterinarians
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