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Honestly, Mallory!

When Mallory cannot decide what to be on Career Day, it makes her feel like she is not good at anything and she ends up telling a lie that quickly gets out of control.
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Whose shoes?

a shoe for every job
Explores a variety of occupations through simple text and colorful photographs of shoes and the people who wear them.
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I want to be a veterinarian

Provides an overview of what is involved in veterinary medicine and related fields.
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What will I do when I grow up?

"Invites children to discover the diversity of occupations including teachers, chefs, builders and scientists"--OCLC.
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Meet the pilot

Early readers will learn all about the pilots who soar high above their towns and cities every day, and will have fun exploring the cockpit of the world's fastest vehicles. A picture glossary helps reinforce essential vocabulary related to these high-flying community helpers.
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Meet the mayor

Every mayor is different, but they all want to help make towns and cities better places to live! Beginning readers learn what mayors can do to help everyday citizens with the help of full-color photographs and accessible text. They will discover how mayors help make laws, raise money for their towns and cities, and keep citizens safe.
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Meet the librarian

Librarians love working with books, but people can find all kinds of things at the library! Beginning readers will learn all about life among the stacks in this engaging first concepts book. Readers discover how a library is organized and what kinds of things people can borrow from the library.
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Meet the construction worker

Readers will meet roofers, pipe fitters, and other essential builders that make the places we call home. Full-color photographs depict people hard at work, and a picture glossary reinforces vocabulary with vivid photographs of buildings and supplies, ready for work!.
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Pharaohs and foot soldiers

one hundred ancient Egyptian jobs you might have desired or dreaded
An illustrated description of 100 jobs in ancient Egypt including reed cutters, sandal makers, embalmers, gardeners, and various other jobs within the government or temple.
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Ballplayers and bonesetters

one hundred ancient Aztec and Maya jobs you might have adored or abhorred
Describes one hundred occupations within the ancient Aztec and Mayan civilizations, such as judge, juggler, potter, wood carver, long-distance merchant, priestess, drummer, spy, bonesetter, and dog breeder.
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