Synopsis
Briefly introduces a wide variety of occupations.
Debra Briatico - Children's Literature
Many first graders find it fascinating to learn more about what people do for a living. This colorful volume uses close-up photographs and simple text to introduce them to a variety of career options. Some of the jobs the author discusses include teachers, bus drivers, police officers, fire fighters, lifeguards, doctors, nurses, veterinarians, waiters, scientists, actors, factory and construction workers, and architects. The jobs are organized into the following categories safety, health, service, science, news and entertainment, and building. There is even a section devoted to odd jobs, which focuses on some of the more obscure career choices, such as being a hand model, evaluating reclining chairs, and massaging pets. This resource also includes a glossary, a list of books for further reading, a list of related websites, and an index. Part of the "Spyglass Books" series. 2003, Compass Point Books,
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Children's Literature
Many first graders find it fascinating to learn more about what people do for a living. This colorful volume uses close-up photographs and simple text to introduce them to a variety of career options. Some of the jobs the author discusses include teachers, bus drivers, police officers, fire fighters, lifeguards, doctors, nurses, veterinarians, waiters, scientists, actors, factory and construction workers, and architects. The jobs are organized into the following categories—safety, health, service, science, news and entertainment, and building. There is even a section devoted to odd jobs, which focuses on some of the more obscure career choices, such as being a hand model, evaluating reclining chairs, and massaging pets. This resource also includes a glossary, a list of books for further reading, a list of related websites, and an index. Part of the "Spyglass Books" series. 2003, Compass Point Books,— Debra Briatico