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Makeup Artist

Helen Mason

Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Aug. 1, 2014)

Makeup can transform an ordinary person into a hideous beast or a glamorous star. A makeup artist is indeed an artist, an artist who uses an actual person as a canvas. Makeup enthusiasts will find this book a wealth of information about the many paths available for makeup artists, including the beauty and movie industries. Gaining experience and building a portfolio is a must for future makeup artists. In this beneficial book, helpful hints, industry resources, pertinent photographs, and real-life success stories will inspire those interested in this creative career.

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Is It Hard or Soft?

Helen Mason

Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, April 15, 2014)

This engaging title introduces readers to materials that are either hard or soft. Using familiar examples, readers learn what makes hard and soft objects different and why they are suited for different purposes. Easy-to-understand text and colorful photos invite young readers to identify and classify hard and soft things around them.

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Urban Planner

Helen Mason

Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2014)

Presents general information about different types of urban planner and the work they do, as well as details on how to become an urban planner.

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Costume Designer

Helen Mason

Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2014)

There's more than fabric and thread to the creative career of a costume designer. Theater, movie, and television costume designers do much research before they even start sketching ideas for an outfit. They also work together with set and lighting designers to make sure their ideas will complement a production. On top of this, they have to keep to a budget and a deadline. This challenging career is extensively explored in this motivating book. Future costume designers will appreciate ideas about how to break into this profession with experience, education, and their own impressive portfolio.

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Chef

Helen Mason

Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Aug. 1, 2014)

Cooking shows and competitions are some of today's most popular entertainment, and many young people are interested in a career in the kitchen. This high-interest book provides an in-depth look at many kinds of chefs and the environments in which they work. If readers have a sweet tooth, they'll want to know what a pastry chef does. If they want a fast paced job, they'll love learning what goes on in a restaurant. Also highlighted are the education, skills, and equipment future chefs should know about. Colorful action photographs and famous biographies make this delicious career even more appealing.

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Landscape Designer

Helen Mason

Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2014)

Describes a career as a landscape designer, providing information on the work they do, what it takes to become a landscape designer, and places where they may work.

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Word Problems: Mass and Volume

Helen Mason

Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, July 1, 2013)

"Word Problems: Mass and Volume uses an engaging narrative and authentic, real-world problems to teach readers strategies to solve one-step word problems involving mass and volume. The text models the problem-solving process for readers and provides hands-on opportunities for readers to apply their own problem-solving skills. Readers will discover that there is often more than one way to solve a problem"--