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Books in Barbie I Can Be... series

  • Barbie You Can Be 5-Minute Stories

    Random House

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, July 18, 2017)
    From a ballerina and a doctor to a chef and a soccer player—you can be anything you want to be! Just like Barbie! This hardcover collection of six stories will inspire children ages 3 to 7 to strive for the career of their dreams! Since 1959, Barbie has shown girls that they can live their dreams. From an astronaut to a chef to the first woman president, she knows that girls can do anything!
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  • Barbie: Living the Dream Sound Book

    Parragon Books

    Board book (Parragon Books, March 22, 2013)
    How will you live your dreams? Join Barbie for five exciting adventures, as she tries out different fun careers in this fab book. Little glam girls will love to dream big and explore what it's like to be a zoo vet, rock star, kids doctor, race car driver, and horse rider. There are ten fabulous sounds to complete the colorful stories.
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  • I Can Be a Geologist

    Paul P. Sipiera

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Oct. 1, 1986)
    Briefly describes a variety of jobs and topics of study in the field of geology and highlights the necessary education and training.
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  • I Can Be an Electrician

    Dee Lillegard, Wayne Stoker

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Oct. 1, 1986)
    Gives boys and girls an idea of the skills they will need and the vocabulary they will use if they choose a career in the electrical field
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  • I Can Be an Astronomer

    Paul P. Sipiera

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Oct. 1, 1986)
    Discusses the work that astronomers do as they study the stars to learn more about the universe
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  • I Can Be a Race Car Driver

    Sylvia Wilkinson

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Oct. 1, 1986)
    Discusses the sport of race car driving and the dangers of the occupation.
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  • I Can Be a TV Camera Operator

    Kathryn Hallenstein

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, July 1, 1987)
    Identifies the members of a TV camera crew, shows how they work at parades, football games, newscasts, and other broadcasts, and explains how to get training as a TV camera operator
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  • I Can Be a Carpenter

    Dee Lillegard

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Oct. 1, 1986)
    Examines different kinds of jobs in the field of carpentry and highlights the necessary education and training
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  • I Can Be a Weather Forecaster

    Claire Martin

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, May 1, 1987)
    Introduces the job of weather forecasting, describing some of the methods used to learn about atmospheric conditions
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  • I Can Be Heard: Brave Activists Who Stood Up for Their Beliefs

    Shalini Vallepur

    Paperback (Enslow Publishing, Aug. 15, 2020)
    Using your voice to stand up for what's right is challenging. One voice can become weak when many loud voices drown it out, yet it can take just one voice to inspire others and make change happen. The inspirational biographies in this book will motivate readers to be a voice in their communities, in their classrooms, and in the world beyond. Featured activists include Harriet Tubman, Mohatma Gandhi, Malala Yousafzai, and Greta Thunberg. They were especially chosen to appeal to readers and expand their knowledge of issues around the world. Activities, quotes, and cartoon characters featured throughout add to the attractive design and learning experience.
  • I Can Be Creative: Talented Artists Who Inspired the World

    Shalini Vallepur

    Library Binding (Enslow Publishing, Aug. 15, 2020)
    Art can open people up to new ideas about the world and move them to think more deeply about themselves. Creativity inspires creativity. The amazing artists featured in this motivating volume created works of art that still inspire us today. Readers will learn about the lives of such important figures as Leonardo da Vinci, Harriet Powers, Pablo Picasso, and Coco Chanel. They'll learn about their lasting contributions to the art world. They'll also be invited to make art through imaginative and appealing activities. Thought-provoking quotes from artists throughout the narrative will further develop and motivate your artists of tomorrow.
  • I Can Be Brainy: Clever Scientists Who Changed the World

    Shalini Vallepur

    Library Binding (Enslow Publishing, Aug. 15, 2020)
    This delightful book is a blend of character development, science, and history. It provides a simple yet powerful message: using your brain can change the world. Readers will discover how some scientists and inventors used their intelligence in groundbreaking ways. Accessible biographies reveal key information about great thinkers of history, including Isaac Newton, Marie Curie, and Stephen Hawking. Entertaining at-level text, fun activities, and likeable caricatures of featured figures will appeal to readers and inspire them to think outside the box. They'll learn how to embrace being brainy.