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A young girl wonders what she will be when she grows up and looks to her grandmother for guidance.

It's Career Day at Emerson Elementary School, and all the students have to choose what they want to be when they grow up. No problem. Ivy and Bean already have that all figured out. At least, they thought so, until they met Herman the Treasure Hunter. Now everyone in the second grade is looking for treasure-and finding it.

Those who really love fishing might want to consider fishing as a career. The fishing industry has a variety of jobs for people who want to work outdoors on the ocean or other bodies of water where fish are abundant. If you have a seafaring background, you might consider being a professional fisherman or boat captain. If a day out on the lake or ocean is your idea of the best day ever, consider being a charter boat captain. You might even want to be a fishing guide and take groups out to fly fish on the open waters of America?s great rivers. This book offers readers insight into fishing careers and the education and skill sets required to fulfill these rewarding jobs. Every book in the Guides to Fishing series is packed with valuable information to make your fishing experience amazing and to help you make wise decisions out on the water. Connecting with nature can be fun and exciting if you have the right knowledge. Anyone can cast a line in the water, but it takes a lot of practice.

From flushing the toilet to washing your hands, when something goes wrong with your pipes, you know who to call. Plumbers can stop a leak or help you put in a new tub. Read all about these community helpers.

From cars and trucks to buses and boats, mechanics keep the world moving! Take a trip to the garage to read all about these community helpers.

"Emergency! The EMTs spring into action. They jump into the ambulance and race to save the day. Scenes like this one are common for the workers explored in this informative title. An opening narrative pulls readers into the action, while leveled text and interesting photos explore the daily duties of EMTs. Additional features highlight the gear and skills of these important helpers, and a picture glossary illustrates important terms. Beginning readers will gain a new appreciation for these lifesaving helpers!"--Provided by the publisher.

"People are presented with different career opportunities depending on the area of the world they live in. Some regions employ farmers, while others are filled with office workers. Readers are exposed to the similarities and differences in the kinds of jobs available around the world. They are encouraged through the well-researched main text, engaging fact boxes, and full-color photographs to compare and contrast life in different countries, which sharpens crucial critical-thinking skills. This multicultural text also enhances important elementary curriculum topics and strengthens readers' appreciation of global diversity"--Provided by the publisher.

Explores the different ways people can earn money, and discusses why they earn money.

There are countless incredible sights across the world, and many people can't fight their itch to travel the globe in search of them. Though most people view travel as a vacation, it's possible to make travel a part of everyday life. From jobs in the tourism industry to truck driving, readers with a passion for traveling will find this title an invaluable resource for figuring out what career options are available to them, even without a college education.

"What would happen if you never had to grow up? You never had to become a grown-up with all of the not-fun things that come with it. No vegetables, no jobs, and definitely no boredom. This is a picture book about learning to never grow up--even when you're getting older. Some people get bigger without ever growing up at all. There are spunky scientists making amazing discoveries, hair artistes, chocolate cake makers, and even those who talk to bears. All you need to do is remember to question everything that you're told and maybe then, you'll never get old!"--Provided by publisher.