Books with author Peter Ferguson

Careers in Focus: Geriatric Care, Third Edition profiles 20 careers for anyone interested in working with the elderly.New and updated job profiles include:-Adult day care coordinators -Creative arts therapists -Elder law attorneys -Financial planners -Geriatric nurses -Geriatric social workers -Grief therapists -Health advocates -Hospice workers -Nursing home administrators -Orientation and mobility specialists -Senior care pharmacists -Speech-language pathologists and audiologists -and more.

Activists are committed individuals who seek to correct perceived problems in society by educating the public, taking direct action, and urging government officials to act. There are activism opportunities in politics and with government agencies, at colleges and universities, in law offices, with nonprofit advocacy organizations and foundations, in court systems, in foreign countries, and in countless other settings.Careers in Focus: Activism profiles 20 careers for motivated people who want to make a difference in a rewarding position.Job profiles include:-Animal activists -Community organizers -Elder law attorneys -Federal and state officials -Grant administrators -Health advocates -Human rights advocates -Lobbyists -Public interest lawyers -Victim advocates.

Biology is the study of how living things function, how they relate to one another, and how they evolved. Because living things vary greatly in how they live and how they developed, the field of biology is broken into many distinct specialty areas, including microbiology, plant and animal physiology, ecology, epidemiology, cell biology, and marine biology. Biologists play an important role in research to fight diseases and develop life-improving technologies.Careers in Focus: Biology, Third Edition explores 20 careers in this important--and rapidly growing--scientific field.Job profiles include:-Astrobiologists -Biochemists -Biotechnology patent lawyers -Cytotechnologists -Ethnoscientists -Genetic scientists -Marine biologists -Naturalists -Toxicologists -Zoologists.

Featuring 20 popular career profiles for students interested in the outdoors, Nature examines the various responsibilities for careers in this field in a full-color format.Careers profiled include:-Adventure travel specialists -Biologists -Botanists -Ecologists -Environmental engineers -Environmental technicians -Fish and game wardens -Foresters -Geologists -Land acquisition professionals -Land trust or preserve managers -Naturalists -Oceanographers -Park rangers -Range managers -Soil conservationists and technicians -Soil scientists -Tree experts -Wildlife photographers -Zoologists.

What if you could spend a day in the shoes of a child in the Middle Ages? What would you learn about cultures of the past? On a Medieval Day uses nine historical fiction stories to give kids just that opportunity. Contrary to the common Euro-centric associations of the word "medieval," On a Medieval Day visits cultures from Japan to Mali and spans nearly 700 years of world history. From Viking explorers to medical advances in Baghdad, this book challenges assumptions and enlightens readers to the fascinating civilizations that have shaped our world. Told through the eyes of boys and girls aged 12 to 14, readers follow each character through a single day. Whether examining an arranged marriage or aspirations of becoming a knight, each character tells a compelling story about universal trials of growing into adolescence. Portraits painted by artist Peter Ferguson and detailed background pages that use facts, maps, and illustrations bring readers further into this history.

Each career article includes: - What they do--describes typical responsibilities, working conditions, and more- Education and training--explains how to prepare for a career and whether or not apprenticeships, internships, and degree or licensing requirements are necessary- Earnings--offers general information on average salary ranges and fringe benefits- Outlook--forecasts the future in terms of the expected rate of growth or decline of job openings and opportunities in the field- For More Info--a sidebar that lists pertinent organizations and contact information.Each career profile also contains one or more additional features that enhance the coverage of each career, including black-and-white photographs, sidebars and notes on interesting topics in the field, profiles of famous people in the field, words to learn, and more.

What if I were to TELL you that this is an all-true story, every word? You see, once there was a VERY REAL girl named Fern who found out that she'd been swapped at birth. This might disturb some people, but it made Fern happy because she'd never felt at home with her tragically dull parents, the Drudgers. Fern finds out about the mix-up when the Bone (er, her father) and his "son," Howard, show up at Fern's front door. Now both families decide to UNSWAP the kids for the summer, and Fern heads off with the Bone on a wild adventure into a world inhabited by the Miser, a sinister fellow; and the Great Realdo, a true hero, to name just two. This book promises suspense! Intrigue! Mystery! Fairies fall out of books! Birds turn into dogs! Nuns turn into lampposts! So I have no idea why you're still lingering here. . . . Start reading!

All there ever was; all that will be.For the first time, see the amazing sights of Halla as only Bobby Pendragon has. From the watery depths of Cloral to the rugged mountain ranges of Denduron to the jungles of Eelong, from the Earth territories to the decaying fantasy world of Veelox, it¹s all here. So are the Travelers: Uncle Press, Vo Spader, Loor, Aja Killian, Alder, Gunny, and Kasha, and of course, Bobby Pendragon and Saint Dane.This is your private flume to Halla. Enter and discover old friends while you learn new secrets. But remember one thing: This is only the beginning.

What better way for a young reader to truly understand another time than to get an intimate look at the daily life of another child? In On a Canadian Day Rona Arato introduces nine engaging children, using their stories to place young readers perfectly in nine pivotal moments in history. The book begins with the story of an Aboriginal boy on the Great Plains in 1680 as he prepares for his first buffalo hunt. From there, readers learn about a pioneer girl’s day sugaring off, a boy's journey fleeing to Canada via the Underground Railroad, and more. Following each story is a photo essay that explores the era through archival images from the period. Together, the stories and essays present young readers with unparalleled snapshots of life in other places and times.