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...

"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...

"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...

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...

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...