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Looks at jobs that may be considered unusual, including combat rescue, working with animals, and jumping out of planes.

When they first meet , Bailey and Charlie cannot stand one another, but when they meet years later as coworkers, Charlie secretly bets a colleague he can get Bailey to go out with him, and their relationship gets more complicated as they get closer and closer.

Presents an illustrated account of the radical origins, methods, demands, and legacy of the historic March on Washington on August 28, 1963. Draws on newspaper reports as a primary resource to highlight the speeches given, the people who marched, the lesser-known people who worked to make the event happen, and the Black women protesters who called for jobs and freedom. Includes black-and-white photographs, additional facts about the event, and discussion questions for readers.

Graduating from high school marks a crossroad in a person's life. It's a time to celebrate personal achievement, as well as being a time when young people transition from the restraints of childhood to adulthood. Indeed, life after high school is a time for decision making. High school graduates are expected to make big decisions about their future that have a major impact on their lives.

This how-to book provides readers with information they need to get started on a career in dessert decorating. Included are the history and cultural significance of frosting and icing; kitchen tools, terms, and techniques; how to become a dessert decorator; and career paths in the dessert decorating industry. Step-by-step recipes help readers practice cooking skills and apply what they've learned.

This how-to book provides readers with information they need to get started on a career as a chef in the farm to fork movement. Included are the history and cultural significance of sourcing foods locally; kitchen tools, terms, and techniques; how to become a chef; and career paths as a farm to fork chef. Step-by-step recipes help readers practice cooking skills and apply what they've learned.

In "You can be a horse rider," Malibu and Brooklyn care for horse and learn to ride. In "You can be a farmer," Malibu and Brooklyn learn all about the animals on a farm.

In "You can be a ballerina," Malibu and Brooklyn train to be ballerina. In "You can be a gymnast," Malibu and Brooklyn learn to be gymnasts.

Do you like being active and competitive? That might be a potential clue to your future career! This book explores what a career in sports might look like. Readers will discover how their interests can lead to a lifelong future career. Aligned to curriculum standards and 21st Century Skills, Career Clues for Kids prepares readers for a successful future. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, sidebars, and author biographies.

Tired of being Santa Clause, Santa decides it is time to try a different job, only to discover he is happiest just being himself.