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1) Bakers
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"Who doesn't love a bakery? Few people can resist the smell of cookies and pies baking or keep from staring at the beautifully decorated cakes. Behind the counter is the person responsible for all this goodness. Your readers learn that bakers not only provide us with breads and rolls and satisfy our sweet tooth, they learn about health, nutrition, and science to produce their delicious recipes. Some bakers spend their careers in local bakeries, making...
2) Bus drivers
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"Millions of kids ride a bus to school every day, and many people ride buses to get around town. Bus drivers are a vital part of our community because they're the ones responsible for transporting students and other people safely. Your readers learn that bus drivers spend hours training to drive large vehicles and learn traffic rules. They know what to do in an emergency and how to keep everyone calm. Many bus drivers get to know their riders well....
3) Farmers
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"Many years ago, most of the U.S. population lived on farms and produced their own food to eat. Now, only 2 percent of the population produces food for the entire world. Readers will learn that farmers are responsible for the fruits, vegetables, and meat we buy in the grocery store, and the ingredients that go into many other things. They often use technology to help them produce these things. Some farmers research ways to keep their animals comfortable...
4) Mechanics
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"We use machines every day, but most of us don't understand how they work. And when they break down, most of us have no idea how to fix them! Mechanics are the masters of machines. Many mechanics today work on vehicles, including cars, boats, and buses. They use special tools to take them apart and fix what's wrong. They use their experience and technology to diagnose problems. They often work long hours, sometimes in bad weather, to get us where...
5) Agricultores
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Hace muchos años, la mayoría de la población estadounidense vivía en granjas y producía su propia comida para comer. Ahora, solo el 2 por ciento de la población produce alimentos para todo el mundo. Los lectores aprenderán que los agricultores son responsables de las frutas, verduras y carne que compramos en la tienda de comestibles, y de los ingredientes que se incluyen en muchas otras cosas. A menudo usan tecnología para ayudarlos a producir...
6) Backhoes
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"Digging machines fascinate many young children. Backhoes are extra-large machines that draw earth backward instead of lifting it forward like shovels or other digging machines do. They can be found at many work sites, building roads and digging the foundations for people's homes and other buildings, even skyscrapers. This book explores the different types of backhoes and how they've helped people do jobs for many years. Full-color photographs of...
7) Barbers
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"If you've ever tried to cut your own hair, you probably found out quickly that it's much more difficult than it looks. Barbers are professionals trained to cut and style hair. They've spent thousands of hours learning how to do their job. Readers learn that a good barber makes their clients comfortable while they do their work and tries to make sure everyone leaves happy. For some people, going to the barber is an opportunity to socialize with other...
8) Bulldozers
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Huge machines are all around us! Bulldozers are large, powerful machines that can push large amounts of materials with their blade. They are found at many job sites, including mines and road-construction sites. This book explores the different parts of a bulldozer, including its tracks and blade, and how these extra-large machines are put to use. Full-color photographs of these massive machines and age-appropriate text will enrapture readers.
9) Camioneros
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Alrededor del 70 por ciento de todos los bienes transportados en los Estados Unidos son transportados por camiones. Los conductores de camiones son responsables de transportar alimentos y otros productos en todo el país a las personas que los necesitan. Trabajan largas horas y necesitan capacitación especial para conducir sus enormes camiones. Los camioneros mantienen los negocios en marcha y se aseguran de que obtengamos lo que necesitamos. Fotografías...
10) Cherry pickers
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Cherry pickers aren't actually meant for picking cherries. These machines are aerial work platforms that help people reach high places. Cherry pickers usually can't lift very heavy loads. However, they may have other features to help people do certain jobs. These extra-large machines take the place of scaffolding, which takes a long time to set up and take down and can be dangerous. Readers will learn about the different parts of a cherry picker,...
11) Coaches
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"Sports are a huge part of American culture. Many people pick favorite teams and cheer for them through thick and thin, and many students play on sports teams in their community. One reason teams do well is because of their coaches. Coaches help athletes become everything they want to be and empower young people to figure out their strengths. They study different strategies and motivate people to do their best. Coaches encourage people to work together...
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Millones de niños viajan en autobús a la escuela todos los días, y muchas personas viajan en autobús para moverse por la ciudad. Los conductores de autobuses son una parte vital de nuestra comunidad porque son los responsables de transportar a los estudiantes y otras personas de manera segura. Sus lectores aprenden que los conductores de autobuses pasan horas entrenando para conducir vehículos grandes y aprender las reglas de tránsito. Saben...
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"Each community has a variety of different buildings of all shapes and sizes. We don't usually stop to think about who put those buildings there. We often don't even think about who built our own house. Construction workers are the reason we have places to live and work. They're the reason we have roads to get from one place to another. They work with other building professionals to build structures that people and businesses need. Construction workers...
14) Dump trucks
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"What's enormous, often brightly colored, and capable of carrying a lot of dirt? Dump trucks! These extra-large machines help people move dirt, sand, or other materials to or from construction sites. This book will highlight types of dump trucks and the many important jobs they help us do. Detailed but manageable text will help young readers connect STEM principles to these massive machines, and photographs will draw them into the subject matter with...
15) Entrenadores
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Los deportes son una gran parte de la cultura estadounidense. Muchas personas eligen equipos favoritos y los animan en las buenas y en las malas, y muchos estudiantes juegan en equipos deportivos en su comunidad. Una razón por la que los equipos lo hacen bien es por sus entrenadores. Los entrenadores ayudan a los atletas a convertirse en todo lo que quieren ser y capacitan a los jóvenes para que descubran sus puntos fuertes. Estudian diferentes...
16) Fire trucks
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"There's just something exciting about seeing a brightly colored fire truck as it roars by, lights flashing and siren wailing. Many children are fascinated by these huge machines that help keep people safe and protect their homes and other buildings. In this book, students will learn about different kinds of fire trucks, from immense ladder trucks to the big pumpers that help move water to fight fires. Full-color photographs of fire trucks and firefighters...
17) Garbage trucks
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"Garbage trucks crush, collect, and carry waste and, without them, life could get very messy indeed! In this book, young readers will learn more about the huge trucks they probably see every week but may not know much about. Intriguing facts about these extra-large trucks will draw students in, as will full-color photographs of different kinds of garbage trucks at work. Meanwhile, information about the real-world issues the trucks help us deal with...
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Martin Luther King Jr. was a tremendous leader and champion for the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s. His courage, kindness, and wise words inspired men and women in the United States and around the world. King's efforts and influence led to change for the better in the United States and continue to resonate today. This biography tells King's life story in an accessible and engaging way, introducing young readers to the legend and the...
19) Mecánicos
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Usamos máquinas todos los días, pero la mayoría de nosotros no entendemos cómo funcionan. Cuando se descomponen, la mayoría de nosotros no tenemos idea de cómo solucionarlos. Los mecánicos son los maestros de las máquinas. Los lectores aprenden que los mecánicos trabajan en vehículos, incluidos automóviles, barcos y autobuses. Utilizan herramientas especiales para separarlos y arreglar lo que está mal, y utilizan su experiencia y tecnología...
20) Panaderos
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¿Quién no ama una panadería? Pocas personas pueden resistir el olor a galletas y pasteles horneados o evitar mirar los pasteles bellamente decorados. Detrás del mostrador está la persona responsable de toda esta bondad. Sus lectores aprenden que los panaderos no solo nos proporcionan panes y panecillos y satisfacen a nuestros golosos, sino que también aprenden sobre salud, nutrición y ciencia para producir sus deliciosas recetas. Algunos panaderos...
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