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  • When I Grow Up - Sports Heroes: Kids Like You that Became Superstars

    DK

    Board book (DK Children, March 10, 2020)
    How do little kids become sporting superstars? Find out in this inspiring board book for little ones.Everyone, from Usain Bolt to Simone Biles, was once a small child learning about the world. Read how a diverse array of sporty kids found what they loved to do, worked hard, and followed their passions all the way into adulthood.With adorable illustrations of top sports stars as typical young kids, then as superstar adults, sporting greats will seem like friends to your little one, and kids will see that sporting greatness is achievable.Meet Lionel Messi when he was a small child learning to play football, Usain Bolt before he became a super sprinter, Ellie Simmonds as she developed a love of water, and figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu when he joined his sister on the ice and became a figure skater.Let your child turn the pages and see that, like their heroes, the experiences and passions they have now can lead to incredible achievements.
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  • When I Grow Up I Want To Be...in the U.S. Army!: Jake Learns about the U.S. Army,

    Wigu Publishing

    Paperback (Wigu Publishing, Oct. 2, 2014)
    When Jake’s teacher assigns a “career” project, Jake decides he wants to be a soldier in the United States Army. Jake and his father visit an Army surplus store to find items he can use to present his project. As they search the store, each item makes the history and proud spirit of the U.S. Army come to life for Jake and readers alike. Through Jake’s discoveries, readers are introduced to the history of the U.S. Army, what soldiers’ duties include, and the equipment they use.
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  • What I want to be When I grow up - A Doctor

    Fishing The Star

    Paperback (Independently published, July 22, 2019)
    What I want to be when I grow up : DoctorThis book are summarizes the short guidelines for the children aged 5-8 that will grow into a career, create a little inspiration, dreams into their hearts,if they want to be, they have to do what their think, learn how to become a dream career.Download this book, If these careers suite to the preferences of your children
  • What I want to be When I grow up - A Police Officer: Policeman Books for Kids

    Fishing The Star

    Paperback (Independently published, July 27, 2019)
    What I want to be when I grow up : Police Officer, Police Handbook for ChildrenThis book are summarizes the short guidelines for the children aged 5-8 that will grow into a career, create a little inspiration, dreams into their hearts,if they want to be, they have to do what their think, learn how to become a dream career.Download this book, If these careers suite to the preferences of your children
  • When I Grow Up, I Want to Be a Doctor

    Donna Jenkins

    Paperback (AuthorHouse, March 5, 2010)
    Each of the books in the " When I Grow Up, I Want To Be..." series are written to give young children an idea of the work related to their individual career choice. The books are done in an easy reading, rhythmic way that both entertains and educates the child.
  • When I Grow Up...Great Leaders: Kids Like You that Became Inspiring Leaders

    DK, Lucy Semple

    Board book (DK Children, March 10, 2020)
    How do little kids grow up to become inspiring leaders? Find out in this beautiful board book for little ones with big dreams.Everyone, from Nelson Mandela to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, was once a small child learning about the world. Read how a diverse array of kids discovered what they were passionate about, worked hard, and followed their dreams to make a positive difference as adults. With adorable illustrations of leaders as young kids, then as inspiring adults, these leaders will seem like friends to your little one, and kids will see that great leadership and change really can be achieved by anyone. Meet lawyer and jurist Ruth Bader Ginsburg who learned the value of education and independence from her mother, young Nelson Mandela whose childhood experiences led him to challenge racist behavior, Mohandas (Mahatma) Gandhi as he grew from a shy young boy into a respected leader who let peaceful protests do the talking, and Emmeline Pankhurst whose understanding of the world motivated her to fight for gender equality. Let your little one turn the pages and see that, like these incredible individuals, they can strive for positive change, make a difference, and become successful leaders of the future.Turn the pages and be inspired by: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Nelson Mandela, Emmeline Pankhurst, Mahatma Gandhi, Rosemarie Kuptana, Martin Luther King, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
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  • When I Grow Up I Want To Be...a Teacher!: Carlee Learns a Surprising Lesson!

    Wigu Publishing

    Paperback (Wigu Publishing, Dec. 3, 2013)
    Carlee always wanted to be a teacher when she grew up, until her mother is hired as a teacher at her school! Some of her friends are even in her mother’s class. Carlee is worried. What will her friends say? Will her mother do something to embarrass her? Carlee vows never to become a teacher like her mother, but as she journeys through the first day of school with her own new teacher, Carlee makes some surprising discoveries.
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  • When I Grow Up I Want To Be...in the U.S. Navy!: Noah Tours an Aircraft Carrier!

    Wigu Publishing

    Paperback (Wigu Publishing, April 10, 2014)
    Noah is excited for the chance to tour a real aircraft carrier with his Grandpa Ed, a proud Navy veteran. He is not excited that his little sister, Marina, is tagging along. Still, Noah tries to be patient. Readers chuckle and follow along as the siblings learn that each deck, each crewmember, and each piece of equipment adds another chapter to the history of the U.S. Navy and its mission to protect our country. Noah and Marina’s curiosity helps introduce readers to the complex and exciting work of an aircraft carrier and how each crewmember plays a vital role in its functioning.
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  • When I Grow Up I Want To Be...a Firefighter!: Will's Amazing Day!

    Wigu Publishing

    Paperback (Wigu Publishing, Feb. 22, 2014)
    Will was excited to go on his class field trip, until he learned they would be touring the local firehouse. Now, he is dreading the trip. For as long as he can remember, Will has been afraid of fire and, worse than that, firefighters! Though he knows firefighters are heroes who do dangerous work, to him they are giants in heavy coats and masks. As he journeys with his class through the fire station, Will and readers alike are introduced to the exciting world of firefighting. Can Will overcome his fears and maybe even learn something surprising about himself? "What a great book about childhood self-discovery, facing fears, and best of all...firefighters! Life lessons and safety messages are cleverly woven into this amusing story from beginning to end. What a fun and educational book for kids about firefighters and what they do." -Sean Daugherty, Firefighter and Long Beach City College Fire Program Faculty Member “Wigu Publishing’s book When I Grow Up I Want To Be…a Firefighter! helps our fire service communicate to kids not to be afraid of firefighters and encourages them to engage their parents in home fire safety. A fun, informative book that hits the mark for safer families and communities.” -Rob Patterson, Battalion Chief, Orange County, California “A strongly recommended book for candor in addressing and overcoming childhood fears in an informed and most entertaining manner.” -Toby Cremer, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Jewish Family and Children’s Service, St. Louis, Missouri "This book tells a wonderful story from beginning to ending. I thoroughly enjoyed it as much as I did the first two in the series. Kids will appreciate the honest way it deals with very real aspirations and fears. The firefighter and fire truck pictures alone make it worthwhile to own, and to give as a gift. I look forward to the next book in this series." -William H. Weintraub, Professor, University of Colorado, School of Journalism and Mass Communications "This exciting book seamlessly explores childhood fears and firefighting in a fun and educational manner. As a professional firefighter for over 20 years, and a father of two young boys, I appreciate the entertaining way When I Grow Up.... accurately portrays professional firefighters and introduces children to fire safety in the home. A permanent addition to my family's bedtime reading material!" -Andrew Hill, Fire Captain, Laguna Beach Fire Department
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  • "When I Grow Up, I Want to Be a...": Community Helper: Doctor Doug

    C J Sun

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Dec. 1, 2012)
    In this second picture book "When I Grow Up, I Want to Be a... Community Helper: Doctor Doug", we explore a typical day at Doctor Doug's Office including his examination of little kids. One little girl in particular comes to his office with a cough. Doctor Doug uses his many doctor tools to see what is wrong. Your child will learn a few anatomy terms, along with the names of some medical tools. We hope this book will inspire your children to be the next healers of the world. Please like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WhenIGrowUpBooks or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/whenigrowupbook Other books in our series- Fireman Fred
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  • What I want to be When I grow up - A Lawyer

    Fishing The Star

    Paperback (Independently published, July 30, 2019)
    What I want to be when I grow up : A LawyerThis book are summarizes the short guidelines for the children aged 5-8 that will grow into a career, create a little inspiration, dreams into their hearts,if they want to be, they have to do what their think, learn how to become a dream career.Download this book, If these careers suite to the preferences of your children
  • When I Grow Up, I Want to Be a Builder

    Donna Jenkins

    Paperback (AuthorHouse, Jan. 27, 2010)
    Each of the books in the " When I Grow Up, I Want To Be..." series are written to give young children an ideal of the work related to their individual career choice. The books are done in an easy reading, rhythmic way that both entertains and educates the child.
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