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Books in High Interest Books: Great Jobs series

  • Skysurfing

    Holly Cefrey

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2003)
    Discusses the equipment and safety precautions of skysurfing, including techniques, competitions, and training.
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  • Hang Gliding

    Heidi Zeigler

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 15, 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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  • First Response: By Sea

    Aileen Weintraub

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2007)
    Covers the history of lifesaving at sea, looks at the roles of water police and the Coast Guard in rescue work, and describes how boats and ships are used during natural disasters.
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  • First Response: By Air

    Barbara A. Somervill

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Nov. 16, 2006)
    Describes the use of airplanes and helicopters in emergencies, natural disasters, and search and rescue operations.
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  • Backstage at a Play

    Kimberly M. Miller

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2003)
    Provides a behind the scenes look at plays.
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  • Tobey Maguire

    Philip Abraham

    Library Binding (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."
    R
  • First Response: By Air

    Barbara A. Somervill

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2007)
    Describes the use of airplanes and helicopters in emergencies, natural disasters, and search and rescue operations.
    W
  • Soccer Stars

    Therese Shea

    Library Binding (Cannaxi, Aug. 11, 2008)
    None
    X
  • Liv Tyler

    Danny Fingeroth

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2003)
    Presents a profile of the actress who has appeared in such films as "Armageddon" and "The Lord of the Rings."
    Q
  • Football Stars

    Virginia Buckman

    Library Binding (cruel, Aug. 11, 2008)
    None
    X
  • Modern Bombs

    Steve White

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2007)
    Describes the history of guided bombs, how they are built, how they work, and their future.
    X
  • Dale Earnhardt, Jr.

    Janey Levy

    Library Binding (Paw Prints 2007-06-28, June 28, 2007)
    None
    X