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After meeting Herman the Treasure Hunter during a career fair at Emerson School, every second-grader is looking for treasure and finding it--except for Ivy and Bean.

Explores career options in several fields, including the arts, science and research, marketing, information technology and more, discussing what is needed to achieve these careers.

Ben's friends try to guess what his dad does for work, and after giving several hints, Ben reveals that his father is a ballet dancer. Includes author's note.

"From the hours people work to the different kinds of jobs they have, work often looks different for individuals all over the world. Readers of this . . . volume take a look at different jobs and workplaces all around the planet and see how things can be different or similar to the kinds of work they're familiar with adults having. Age-appropriate text introduces readers to different cultures and ways of life, while colorful photographs help them visualize some of the places and concepts discussed"--Provided by publisher.

Busy little peas introduce more of their favorite occupations and activities, from actor to zipper on a zip line.

Corduroy takes little ones on a tour of his neighborhood, introducing its heroes and helpers along the way.

A mother takes her daughter to work where she learns about engineers, and how they help the community.

"Being good with your hands will help you in any number ofsituations. The know-how and inclination to fix things, whether it's a leaky roof or a torn sweater, makes a handy person the one friends, relatives, and neighbors turn to when things go wrong. There is a plethora of ways that young people who are good with their hands can harness these skills to make money, both in the current moment and the long term. This book is full of creative job ideas and pragmatic tips, with a particular focus on ways readers can develop entrepreneurial streaks"--Provided by publisher.

The author examines the hardships that fall on Americans who do 'dirty work,' the work that society considers essential but morally compromised.

In this version of the traditional song, each of the sleepers who fall, leap, bounce, or wobble out of bed when the little one says "Move over" represents a different profession.