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61) Coaches
Como los humanos, los animales pueden enfermarse o lastimarse. Las personas visitan a los doctores. A
las mascotas las llevan con los veterinarios. ¿Qué les pasa a los animales salvajes cuando están lastimados,
enfermos, o son huérfanos? La mayoría de las veces, llamamos a los rehabilitadores de los animales salvajes
para que los rescaten. Este diario fotográfico lleva a los lectores "entre bastidores" a cuatro diferentes centros de
...64) Letter carriers
65) Book Art
How does an author choose an artist? How does an artist works? How do they decide what to draw? What do they use? What are the stages of making art?
66) The bank
67) Librarians
70) Farmers
71) Doctors
72) Teachers
Each community has a variety of different buildings of all shapes and sizes. We don't usually stop to think about who put those buildings there. We often don't even think about who built our own house. Your readers will learn important concepts; construction workers are the reason we have places to live and work. They're the reason we have roads to get from one place to another. They work with other building professionals to build structures that
...74) Farmers
Many years ago, most of the U.S. population lived on farms and produced their own food to eat. Now, only 2 percent of the population produces food for the entire world. Readers will learn that farmers are responsible for the fruits, vegetables, and meat we buy in the grocery store, and the ingredients that go into many other things. They often use technology to help them produce these things. Some farmers research ways to keep their animals comfortable
...75) Coaches
Sports are a huge part of American culture. Many people pick favorite teams and cheer for them through thick and thin, and many students play on sports teams in their community. One reason teams do well is because of their coaches. Coaches help athletes become everything they want to be and empower young people to figure out their strengths. They study different strategies and motivate people to do their best. Coaches encourage people to work together
...76) Truck Drivers
About 70 percent of all goods transported in the United States are transported by trucks. Truck drivers are responsible for transporting food and other products across the country to the people who need them. They work long hours and need to have special training to drive their huge trucks. Truck drivers keep businesses going and make sure we get the things we need. Instructive, colorful photographs of truck drivers on the job help readers make
...From the hours people work to the different kinds of jobs they have, work often looks different for individuals living in different parts of the world. Readers of this captivating volume look at different jobs and workplaces all around the planet and are encouraged to compare and contrast them with the kinds of work they're familiar with already. Colorful photographs help readers visualize all of the places and concepts discussed.
78) Barbers
If you've ever tried to cut your own hair, you probably found out quickly that it's much more difficult than it looks. Barbers are professionals trained to cut and style hair. They've spent thousands of hours learning how to do their job. Readers learn that a good barber makes their clients comfortable while they do their work and tries to make sure everyone leaves happy. For some people, going to the barber is an opportunity to socialize with
...79) Bakers
Who doesn't love a bakery? Few people can resist the smell of cookies and pies baking or keep from staring at the beautifully decorated cakes. Behind the counter is the person responsible for all this goodness. Your readers learn that bakers not only provide us with breads and rolls and satisfy our sweet tooth, they learn about health, nutrition, and science to produce their delicious recipes. Some bakers spend their careers in local bakeries,
...80) Mechanics
We use machines every day, but most of us don't understand how they work. When they break down, most of us have no idea how to fix them. Mechanics are the masters of machines. Readers learn that mechanics work on vehicles, including cars, boats, and buses. They use special tools to take them apart and fix what's wrong, and they use their experience and technology to diagnose problems. They often work long hours, sometimes in bad weather, to get
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