occupations

Describes the jobs of a variety of people involved in railroad work, including the conductor, engineer, and brakeman.

After he retires, Stan becomes a hot dog man and finds that his new job helps him come to the rescue during a big snowstorm.

Individual craftsmen, artists, and laborers describe the work that they do in Egypt during the time of the Old Kingdom, and the historical note places them in context.

Four-year-old Sam's appearance as a zookeeper at his nursery school's Future Job Day leads him to a number of exciting activities and discoveries, including reading.

Santa tries his hand at many jobs before finding the perfect career as the world's greatest gift giver.

Describes the work of a veterinarian and some of the procedures and instruments he uses to treat animals in his office and on farms. Also tells how to take good care of pets.

When her kindergarten class has Job Day, Junie B. goes through much confusion and excitement before deciding on the "bestest" job of all.

Text and photographs follow the activities of a Guatemalan-American who works making cakes, breads, and other baked goods in a neighborhood bakery.