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Forest Firefighter
William David Thomas
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Jan. 1, 2008)Describes the work that forest fire fighters do, and provides information on the tools and techniques of fire watchers, the on-the-ground fire fighters known as hot shots, Forest and Parks Service pilots, and smoke jumpers.
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Archaeologist
William David Thomas, Susan Nations
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Jan. 1, 2009)Geared for reluctant readers in upper elementary school and above, each high-interest title combines easy-to-follow text with engaging on-the-job photos to spark students' interest in reading and career exploration.
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Archaeologist
William David Thomas
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Jan. 1, 2009)Looks at the work of archaeologists, including their working conditions and how they date and catalog artifacts.
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Environmental Engineer
Geoffrey M. Horn
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, July 1, 2009)How can we keep our drinking water pure? WhatÂ’s the best way to dispose of our waste? How can we limit pollution? Answering these questions is the job of environmental engineers. Using the latest technology and research, environmental engineers are changing our world. Learn about the many different jobs that make up this cutting-edge career.
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Murder & Mystery /The Hound of the Baskervilles/ Macbeth/ the Legend of Sleepy Hollow: The Hound of the Baskervilles / Macbeth / the Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Shannon Lowry, Tea Benduhn, Monica Rausch
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Jan. 12, 2007)Presents graphic adaptations of "The Hound of the Baskervilles," "Macbeth," and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
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Veterinarian
William David Thomas
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, July 1, 2008)Describes veterinarians and the field of veterinary medicine, and includes the different types of animals that are treated by veterinarians.
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The California Gold Rush
Elizabeth Hudson Goff, Michael V. Uschan, Guus Floor
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Jan. 1, 2006)Depicts frontier life in California during the mid-nineteenth-century Gold Rush, and provides a brief history of the state.
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The Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Elizabeth Hudson-Goff, Michael V. Uschan, Guus Floor, Alex Campbell, Anthony Spay
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Dec. 15, 2005)Depicts events leading up to and resulting from the December 7, 1941, Japanese attack on American battleships at Pearl Harbor, which brought the United States into World War II.
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Crime Scene Investigator
Geoffrey M. Horn
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Jan. 1, 2008)Describes the kinds of work that crime scene investigators do and provides information on the techniques of forensic science.
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Maria Sharapova
Mark Stewart
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, July 1, 2009)This popular, best-selling biography series has been expanded and completely redesigned with new features to draw in reluctant readers. TodayÂ’s Superstars takes readers behind the headlines for a close-up look at the most popular stars from music, movies, television, and sports. Titles are selected from survey results of more than 1,000 kids. Each high-interest book in the series details the starÂ’s early life and inspirations, rise to stardom, and impact on the world of sports or entertainment.
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Defensive Backs
Jim Gigliotti
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, July 1, 2009)Are you ready for some football? This high-interest series takes readers inside the huddle for an in-depth look at the key positions. Readers will learn the skills and techniques that the pros use. Game Day is more than just an instructional series. Each title also traces the way the position has changed over the years and introduces readers to the stars of yesterday and today. Whether a budding young star, a longtime fan, or a football newcomer, no reader will ever watch football the same way again.
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