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On the Job With an Architect: Builder of the World
Jake Miller, Susan Gal
Paperback (Barrons Juveniles, Sept. 1, 2001)Bridgit and Hugo meet Miguel and Julia, two architects working in their neighborhood, who describe the many aspects of an architect's job and the training and skills needed in this important profession.
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Alaska Pipeline
Robert H. Redding
Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1980)Describes the construction and operation of the Alaska pipeline which runs from Prudhoe Bay on the Arctic Ocean to Valdez on Prince William Sound.
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The Busy Orange Tractor
Rosalinda Kightley
Board book (Walker Books, May 31, 1984)None
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The Little Red Car
Rosalinda Kightley
Board book (Walker Books, May 31, 1984)None
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On the Job With a Police Officer: Protector of the Peace
Jonathan Rubinstein, Susan Gal
Paperback (B E S Pub Co, Sept. 1, 2001)Bridgit and Hugo meet Bob and Marie, two patrol officers working in their neighborhood, who describe the many aspects of a police officer's job and the training and skills needed in this important profession.
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On the Job With a Firefighter: Neighborhood Guardian
Jamie Kyle McGillian, Jake Miller, Susan Gal
Paperback (Barrons Juveniles, Sept. 1, 2001)Bridgit and Hugo meet three fire fighters who describe the many aspects of a fire fighter's job and the training and skills needed in this important profession.
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Custom Vans
Mark J. Rich
Library Binding (Childrens Pr, May 1, 1981)Basics and options in the world of vans are explored with photographs of both company-type vans and fantasytype ones
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The Story of a Jumbo Jet
Angela Royston, G. Buchanan
Paperback (Kingfisher Books Ltd, )None
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Just About Anything Can Be Moved
Richard Whittingham
Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1981)Briefly discusses the difficulties of moving hazardous cargoes and large objects, focusing on nuclear materials and the temples at Abu Simbel.
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The Big Blue Truck
Rosalinda Kightley
Board book (Walker Books, May 31, 1984)None
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Police Officer: Protector of the Peace
Jonathan Rubinstein, Susan Gal
Paperback (Barron's Educational Series, Sept. 15, 2001)Hugo and Bridgit are two kids who tell each other about their likes and dislikesthings that interest them and things they like to do. Then, with grownups' guidance, they visit interesting places where they might like to work when they grow up. In this book, When the kids help the police catch a purse snatcher, they are invited to police headquarters, where they learn about the many services performed by the police. Bridgit and Hugo ask questions that most young readers would ask, and get answers that make good sense to kids. But they also have to answer questions of their own. The kind of answers they give will help them understand their own interests, special abilities, and likes and dislikes. This way, boys and girls can figure out which careers will give them the most satisfaction and success when they grow up and go out on the job. Books mix cartoon-style illustrations with photos of fascinating work places, all in full color.
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