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256 pp.
| National
| May, 2017
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LibraryISBN 978-1-4263-2712-4$19.90
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PaperISBN 978-1-4263-2711-7$9.99
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4-6
From the traditional (astronaut, journalist) to the unusual (farrier, calligrapher, cranberry farmer) to the "wacky" (emoji artist, rodeo clown, snake milker), this is an appealingly wide-ranging compendium of possible careers. Featuring lots of photographs and graphics, the job descriptions include the essential details of the work; occasional "Fun Fact!" sidebars and profiles of real-life professionals are interspersed. Ind.
159 pp.
| National
| January, 2015
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TradeISBN 978-1-4263-1867-2$12.99
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LibraryISBN 978-1-4263-1868-9$21.90
(4)
4-6
Real-life stories of dogs who rescue injured or endangered people; perform incredible feats such as reading, surfing, or skydiving; or work as service dogs for disabled children or vets fill this compact volume, illustrated with appealing full-bleed color photos of the dog heroes themselves. Although numerous sidebars clutter the design and detract from the flow, the package overall is a treat for dog-lovers.