Books in Hands-On Jobs series

Farmers have a very important job; they grow the crops and raise the animals needed to feed the world. Readers explore this career through detailed main text and informative fact boxes. An eye-catching graphic organizer and colorful photographs of farmers at work are included to help readers visualize what its like to work on a farm. Readers are introduced to the tools farmers use every day and the skills farmers need to develop in order to become successful. Theres more to working on a farm than just watering crops and milking cows. Its an exciting career thats sure to engage readers.

Working at a zoo is a great career path for someone who loves animals and isnt afraid of hands-on work. Through engaging text and fun fact boxes, readers discover what zoo workers do and how a person can prepare for a career in this field. Additional information is provided in a clear graphic organizer. Colorful photographs of zoo animals and the workers who care for them keep readers entertained with each turn of the page. It takes special skills to be a successful zoo worker, and readers discover what those skills are as they learn about this exciting career.

What kinds of machines do mechanics fix? How can you become a mechanic? The answers are waiting for readers to discover as they explore this exciting and important career. Eye-catching fact boxes accompany the detailed main text. A graphic organizer provides an additional avenue through which readers can discover information about mechanics and how to become one. Colorful photographs of mechanics at work give readers a clear sense of what this career is like, helping them decide if this hands-on job is one that might interest them in the future.

Sanitation workers arent afraid to get their hands dirty in order to keep their communities clean. Readers discover the hard work that goes into a career as a sanitation worker through informative text and fun fact boxes. A graphic organizer is also included to provide additional facts about sanitation workers and the important tasks they perform. Full-color photographs allow readers to see what a workday is like for a sanitation worker. How can recycling prepare you for a career as a sanitation worker? Readers will be eager to find out!

Farmers have a very important job; they grow the crops and raise the animals needed to feed the world. Readers explore this career through detailed main text and informative fact boxes. An eye-catching graphic organizer and colorful photographs of farmers at work are included to help readers visualize what its like to work on a farm. Readers are introduced to the tools farmers use every day and the skills farmers need to develop in order to become successful. Theres more to working on a farm than just watering crops and milking cows. Its an exciting career thats sure to engage readers.

The Hands-On! Series is designed with any classroom in mind, aiding teachers and students both in the school environment and the at-home classroom by educating children about the amazing subjects of science, math, art, and nature, and more importantly, giving young learners the tools they need to explore and learn about those subjects on their own. Each project in this book is specifically designed to place the ability to discover in the hands of young minds. Simple text provides an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide to each project, a brief explanation to why it works, and ideas for further activities. In addition, every single project is accompanied by colorful illustrations and appealing photographs, aimed to enhance children's understanding and engage the reader. Each book in the series also comes equipped with a comprehensive glossary and index, enriching and aiding the learning experience. We are sure our readers will finish these books with a new understanding of each subject matter, and newfound abilities to explore and discover their world on their own.

Becoming a fisherman or fisherwoman isn’t as easy as standing on a dock with a fishing pole, although that’s a good place to start. Fishermen and fisherwomen have chosen an exciting and dangerous career path. Readers become immersed in the world of fishing as they learn incredible facts about this career and see full-color photographs of fishermen and fisherwomen in action. A helpful graphic organizer and fact boxes provide additional information about this career. What skills do you need to develop to become a fisherman or fisherwoman? The answers are waiting for readers to discover!

Sanitation workers arent afraid to get their hands dirty in order to keep their communities clean. Readers discover the hard work that goes into a career as a sanitation worker through informative text and fun fact boxes. A graphic organizer is also included to provide additional facts about sanitation workers and the important tasks they perform. Full-color photographs allow readers to see what a workday is like for a sanitation worker. How can recycling prepare you for a career as a sanitation worker? Readers will be eager to find out!

The latest in this series of lavishly photographed and fact-filled craft books invites children to explore the wildlife and indigenous peoples of Africa. Making masks from Zaire and hats in Nigerian fashion are two of the many ways readers can evoke the spirit of Africa. The crafts use common materials in unusual ways. A group of Kwanzaa projects conclude the book.