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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.

"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.

"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.

"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.