work

A simple introduction to why people have jobs.

Turtle and Snake go off to work, Turtle to direct traffic and Snake to make pizzas, and they both realize the importance of paying attention to what they are doing.

Convinced that what he does all day long is much more difficult than tasks performed by others, a squirrel takes over the activities of a bee, an ant, a robin, and a spider.

Entering her senior year after a fabulous summer, Annie faces the reality that she cannot always get what she wants and puts her energy into achieving positive results.

Explains that there are a wide variety of conditions under which people work, that some people cannot find jobs, and that some people do not receive pay for the work they do.

Thirteen-year-old Claudia offers advice on getting a job that fits your interests and abilities as well as one that still allows you to have fun in your free time. Includes a glossary, discussion questions, a writing activity, tips from real teens, and sources of further reading.

Presents a variety of familiar occupations using simple text and photographs.

Tired of kindergarten, Bea Jones trades "jobs" with her father, who works in an office.