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"Who says a job can't be jolly? This hilarious book features doctors, waiters, pirates, and more! While kids read through side-splitting jokes about all kinds of careers, they'll also discover fascinating facts about the world around them!"--OCLC.

"What do you want to be when you grow up? I bet you've been asked that question before. But have you ever thought about why humans work? There are almost 3.5 billion people working in the world today, and that number is growing. In 'Why Do We Work?' author Monique Polak investigates the past, present and future of jobs, including how work has also been shaped by discrimination, privilege and child labor. Meet a variety of working professionals and explore why we have careers, vocations and professions. How is the way we work changing, and what will it look like in the future?"--Back cover.

"From accountant to zoologist, this new edition of 'The A-Z of Careers and Jobs' is your one-stop shop for insightful guidance on more than 300 different career areas in the UK. This book is a quick and informative way to find out about what jobs and careers are out there, from traditional roles to new opportunities in the digital world. For those looking for their first job after school or university, or for anyone considering a change of career, this book provides reliable and up-to-date advice on a wide range of professions to help you choose the right path for you"--Provided by publisher.

"Minnie Mouse cannot decide what book to choose at her school's book fair, and as she looks at her friends' choices she imagines herself as an astronaut, a chef, and a detective, only to conclude that each one is not right for her"--Provided by publisher.

"This is a . . . book about careers and the world of work written expressly for children. It takes us on a journey around some of the . . . questions within the topic: How can one discover one's passions?, what should a 'good' job involve?, what is a good amount of money to try to make?, how does the economy function?--and acknowledges that the job you might do one day probably doesn't even exist. The result is a book that should spark some . . . conversations and help children look to their future work life with positivity and anticipation"--OCLC.

It's Career Day at Emerson Elementary School, and all the students have to choose what they want to be when they grow up. No problem. Ivy and Bean already have that all figured out. At least, they thought so, until they met Herman the Treasure Hunter. Now everyone in the second grade is looking for treasure-and finding it.

A young girl wonders what she will be when she grows up and looks to her grandmother for guidance.

Those who really love fishing might want to consider fishing as a career. The fishing industry has a variety of jobs for people who want to work outdoors on the ocean or other bodies of water where fish are abundant. If you have a seafaring background, you might consider being a professional fisherman or boat captain. If a day out on the lake or ocean is your idea of the best day ever, consider being a charter boat captain. You might even want to be a fishing guide and take groups out to fly fish on the open waters of America?s great rivers. This book offers readers insight into fishing careers and the education and skill sets required to fulfill these rewarding jobs. Every book in the Guides to Fishing series is packed with valuable information to make your fishing experience amazing and to help you make wise decisions out on the water. Connecting with nature can be fun and exciting if you have the right knowledge. Anyone can cast a line in the water, but it takes a lot of practice.

From flushing the toilet to washing your hands, when something goes wrong with your pipes, you know who to call. Plumbers can stop a leak or help you put in a new tub. Read all about these community helpers.

From cars and trucks to buses and boats, mechanics keep the world moving! Take a trip to the garage to read all about these community helpers.