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Meet eleven real-life emergency service heroes and discover what their days are like and the important equipment they use to save lives.

Amelia Bedelia and her friends at school explore different jobs and careers and think about what they want to be when they grow up. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Chapter Books is an imprint of Spotlight, a division of ABDO.

"In this village by the sea, a young boy notes the roles that each person in town plays. Everyone is busy: the blacksmith, the boatbuilder, the baker. But most important of all, the boy thinks, are the fishermen who bring in the catch, braving the waves and windy weather to return with the finest, freshest fish. His father is a baker, but the boy wants to be a daring fisherman when he grows up, undaunted by the stormy seas"--Provided by publisher.

"When Nigel looks up at the moon, his future is bright. He imagines himself as . . . an astronaut, a dancer, a superhero, too! Among the stars, he twirls. With pride, his chest swells. And his eyes, they glow. Nigel is the most brilliant body in the sky. But it's Career Week at school, and Nigel can't find the courage to share his dreams. It's easy to whisper them to the moon, but not to his classmates--especially when he already feels out of place"--Provided by publisher.

After meeting Herman the Treasure Hunter during a career fair at Emerson School, every second-grader is looking for treasure and finding it--except for Ivy and Bean.

Explores career options in several fields, including the arts, science and research, marketing, information technology and more, discussing what is needed to achieve these careers.

Ben's friends try to guess what his dad does for work, and after giving several hints, Ben reveals that his father is a ballet dancer. Includes author's note.

"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.

Busy little peas introduce more of their favorite occupations and activities, from actor to zipper on a zip line.

Who helps us keep our teeth clean? Dentists! Take a seat in the dentist's chair and open wide to keep your smile nice and healthy. Read all about these community helpers!.