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Junkyard dog

Justin likes his after-school job at a guard-dog business, especially the old dog Smokey, but he soon learns that the owner is involved in illegal activity.

When I grow up

The Little Critters dream of the different things they can be when they grow up.

LMNO peas

Busy little peas introduce their favorite occupations, from astronaut to zoologist.

Helping seniors

Are you interested in a career that allows you to truly make a difference? If so, a career helping seniors might be the right fit for you. Those who specialize in the health and welfare of older people have great job satisfaction and fulfillment in their work. This book will walk you through different career options (and the necessary education) and describe how to get a head start by volunteering to help seniors, as well as potential salaries and the job outlook for those in senior welfare careers. If you're thinking about spending your life making a real difference to people's lives, you're in the right place! The Careers Making A Difference series provides information on nine important and interesting careers that make a difference in and improve the whole of society. Each book in the series describes the careers available in the field, plus valuable information on education, training, salaries, job outlook, and job satisfaction.
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Helping those with mental illnesses

Curious about how the mind works? A career in mental health might be a good fit for you! There are many different options if you're interested in a career helping those who suffer from mental illnesses. If you love helping people in need, you'll be interested to learn more about mental health and how all the different kinds of illnesses are treated. Mental health professionals work with patients to help them recover or manage many mental health problems, including depression, grief, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, and eating disorders, to name a few. This book will walk you through different career options and the needed education. It also describes how to get a head start by volunteering, as well as potential salaries and the job outlook for those in mental health careers. The Careers Making A Difference series provides information on nine important and interesting careers that make a difference in and improve the whole of society. Each book in the series describes the careers available in the field, plus valuable information on education, training, salaries, job outlook, and job satisfaction.
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Helping those with disabilities

Helping people with disabilities is one of the most rewarding career fields imaginable. From social work to mental health therapy, there are a variety of opportunities that allow you to give back to people who are differently abled than those around them. This book walks you through different types of disabilities, volunteer opportunities that will help you learn if this might be a good field for you, education and training required for different types of careers in this field, as well as salaries, job satisfaction, and the expectations for career growth in the next ten years. If you think that a job helping people with disabilities could be a good fit for you, you're in the right place! The Careers Making A Difference series provides information on nine important and interesting careers that make a difference in and improve the whole of society. Each book in the series describes the careers available in the field, plus valuable information on education, training, salaries, job outlook, and job satisfaction.
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Helping those in poverty

A guide for those that want to work with those who are impoverished, including working with the Red Cross, in social service, healthcare and more, while discussing what type of shooling is needed and how to volunteer.
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Helping children

Do you get a warm, fuzzy feeling when you help a child? Do you get a kick out of the antics of little ones? If you have a passion for working with kids, there are many career options available to you. No matter what age of children you enjoy working with, there are a variety of career paths that you can follow. From helping children through trauma as a play therapist to educating young adults as a high school teacher, helping children is an amazing way to make an impact on the future. This book will walk you through different career options and the necessary education. It also describes how to get a head start by volunteering, as well as potential salaries and the job outlook for those who are in careers working with children. The Careers Making A Difference series provides information on nine important and interesting careers that make a difference in and improve the whole of society. Each book in the series describes the careers available in the field, plus valuable information on education, training, salaries, job outlook, and job satisfaction.
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It's a girl thing!

smart, fierce, and leading the way
2019
Encourages girls to be anything they want, listing various occupations.
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Networking for teens with disabilities and their allies

2020
Offers teens with disabilities the tools to expand their network and form relationships that lead to more fulfilling lives.
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