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32 pp.
| Adventure
| October, 2017
|
TradeISBN 978-1-59193-749-4$14.95
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K-3
Photographs by
Stan Tekiela.
The simple text begins with the idea that living things eat to live and grow. Each spread then introduces an example of flora or fauna, provides brief information, and asks: "What eats that?" Large, close-up photos of individual creatures on left-hand pages and small, circular pictures representing the food chain on the bottom right-hand pages reinforce the message that we're all connected.
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4-6
You're in Business series.
Illustrated by
Jon Cannell.
Filled with useful and practical advice, these books will enable young job seekers to plan and execute their searches--"even before you turn sixteen." Although the jobs and projects vary in age requirements, are often region-specific, and are sometimes complex (e.g., making soap), the series will help younger kids to be creative and inspire teens to get organized. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these You're in Business titles: Get a Job at a Business, Get a Job Helping Others, Get a Job Making Stuff to Sell, and Get a Summer Adventure Job.
(4)
4-6
You're in Business series.
Illustrated by
Jon Cannell.
Filled with useful and practical advice, these books will enable young job seekers to plan and execute their searches--"even before you turn sixteen." Although the jobs and projects vary in age requirements, are often region-specific, and are sometimes complex (e.g., making soap), the series will help younger kids to be creative and inspire teens to get organized. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these You're in Business titles: Get a Job at a Business, Get a Job Helping Others, Get a Job Making Stuff to Sell, and Get a Summer Adventure Job.
(4)
4-6
You're in Business series.
Illustrated by
Jon Cannell.
Filled with useful and practical advice, these books will enable young job seekers to plan and execute their searches--"even before you turn sixteen." Although the jobs and projects vary in age requirements, are often region-specific, and are sometimes complex (e.g., making soap), the series will help younger kids to be creative and inspire teens to get organized. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these You're in Business titles: Get a Job at a Business, Get a Job Helping Others, Get a Job Making Stuff to Sell, and Get a Summer Adventure Job.
(4)
4-6
You're in Business series.
Illustrated by
Jon Cannell.
Filled with useful and practical advice, these books will enable young job seekers to plan and execute their searches--"even before you turn sixteen." Although the jobs and projects vary in age requirements, are often region-specific, and are sometimes complex (e.g., making soap), the series will help younger kids to be creative and inspire teens to get organized. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these You're in Business titles: Get a Job at a Business, Get a Job Helping Others, Get a Job Making Stuff to Sell, and Get a Summer Adventure Job.
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4-6
Awesome Inventions You Use Every Day series.
From 3D movies to flushable toilets, these formulaic books briefly introduce common innovations that affect daily life. The tone is light (sometimes irritatingly so: "American forces needed a way to make big British ships go kaboom!") and the treatments are brief, making the series good for browsing. The colorful layouts feature archival photos and illustrations alongside contemporary images. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Awesome Inventions You Use Every Day titles: Exciting Entertaining Inventions, Stinky Sanitation Inventions, Tremendous Technology Inventions, and Terrific Transportation Inventions.
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4-6
Awesome Inventions You Use Every Day series.
From X-rays to prosthetic limbs, this formulaic book briefly introduces common medical technology innovations. The tone is light (sometimes irritatingly so: "Braces can be uncomfortable, like visiting your weird aunt") and the treatments are brief, making the volume good for browsing. The colorful layout features archival photos and illustrations alongside contemporary images. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.