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Books in 21st Century Skills Library: Cool Stem Careers series

  • Chimpanzees

    Katie Marsico

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Publishing, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Learn all about the lives and habits of baby chimpanzees.
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  • Keep It Clean Time to Wash Up

    Cecilia Minden

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Tells how germs spread and explains how washing one's hands helps prevent spreading disease.
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  • Puppies Grow Up to Be Dogs

    Cecilia Minden

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Introduces puppies from birth to the time they are full grown at two years.
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  • Helicopter Crew Chief

    Wil Mara

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Examines what it takes to be a helicopter crew chief, including what the basic requirements are, where the missions may take them, and what the future will bring.
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  • Avionics Technician

    Josh Gregory

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Learn what it takes to become an avionics technician in the U.S. military.
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  • Forensic Science Investigator

    Tamra Orr

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2007)
    The work, educational foundations, and amazing advances of the forensic science field are detailed.
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  • Carpenter

    Ellen Labrecque

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a carpenter. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.
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  • Earthquakes!

    Cecilia Minden

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Explains what an earthquake is, describes the causes, and discusses how to be prepared.
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  • Discover Sea Stars

    Helen Foster James

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)
    This Level 3 guided reader introduces basic facts about sea stars, including their physical characteristics, diet, and habitat. Simple callouts ask the student to think in new ways, supporting inquiry-based reading. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
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  • Tornadoes!

    Cecilia Minden

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Examines how tornadoes form, what to do in a tornado, and explains the difference between a watch and a warning.
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  • Working at a Bank

    Katie Marsico

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Publishing, Aug. 1, 2008)
    Working at a Bank introduces young readers to many careers available at a bank. Colorful sidebars encourage young children to think create, guess, and ask questions about a career working at a bank.
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  • Polar Bears

    Josh Gregory

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Introduces infant polar bears, describing their behavior and growth and period of attachment to their mother as they learn to hunt and be on their own.
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