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Books in High Interest Books: Outdoor Life series

  • Backstage at a Newscast

    Barbara A. Somervill

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2003)
    Discusses the history of newscasting, key figures in the process of making a news program, a typical day in the making of a newscast, and how to pursue a career in the field.
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  • Plumber

    Katherine Frew

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2004)
    Introduces the profession of plumbing, including its history, tools, typical jobs, importance to public health, and areas of specialization.
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  • Home Health Aide

    Ingela Waugh

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Feb. 1, 2004)
    Discusses some of the jobs done by home health aides, the training, and opportunities in the field.
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  • Kurt Busch

    Janey Levy

    Library Binding
    None
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  • Big Bucks: The Fast Cash of Stock Car Racing

    Joanne Mattern

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2007)
    Looks at the world of stock car racing, covering prizes and salaries, sponsorships, racing profits, and the cost of racing.
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  • Hang Gliding

    Heidi Zeigler

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2003)
    Introduces the sport of hang gliding, including the techniques, gear, and training needed, and touches on hang gliding competitions and top competitors.
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  • Sky Marshals

    Mark Beyer

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2003)
    Discusses the history, training, and employment of sky marshals.
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  • Basketball Stars

    Therese Shea

    Library Binding
    None
    X
  • Tsunamis

    Jil Fine

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2007)
    Looks at the causes and impact on people and their communites from tsunamis, including the Indian Ocean Tsunami in 2004.
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  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

    Bill Cain, Larry Hama

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Feb. 11, 2007)
    Describes the history, characteristics, and uses of unmanned combat aerial vehicles.
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  • Home Health Aide

    Ingela Waugh

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2004)
    Discusses some of the jobs done by home health aides, the training, and opportunities in the field.
    Q
  • Tobey Maguire

    Philip Abraham

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2003)
    A biography of the actor who has achieved fame for his leading roles in such movies as "The Cider House Rules" and "Spider-Man."
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