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"With the schools closed and his babysitter sick, Bunny accompanies his mother to work--but he finds waiting in her office with nothing to do or eat a bore so he goes exploring (what could possibly go wrong?)"--Provided by publisher.

Lucy wants to play with her new red wagon as soon as she gets it, but first she must use it to bring vegetables home from the market for her mother.

Offers seven basic principles for achieving happiness and success, improving performance at work, and developing a more positive mind-set.

"Money-we need it to buy everything from candy and toys to veggies and clothing. But before we can spend it, we have to earn it! Develop early money management skills and learn how to earn money"--Provided by publisher.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"Having just purchased her first home, the author embarks on a self-audit of the value system she has bought into. The essays in this volume offer an interrogation of work, leisure, and the lived experience of capitalism"--Provided by publisher.

George tries to trick his brothers into doing his chores for him so that he can go to the movies with his friend, but things do not turn out exactly the way he wants them to.

Eighteen-year-old Jos? serves as the bridge between his non-English speaking family and the rest of the world, and because his parents are illegal immigrants and extended family lives with them, money is tight so Jos? works nights and arrives at school so tired that teachers at his alternative high school step in to help.