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81) Zoologist
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Did you know that a zoologist is a scientist who studies animals? Zoologists who work in zoos help design habitats and plan meals for animals. Discover more fascinating facts in Zoologist, a STEM Careers book.
83) Nurses help
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"Simple text and photographs present nurses and their role in the community"--
84) Teachers
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"During the school year, we often spend more time with our teachers than anyone else. But how much do we really know about the men and women behind report cards and recess? This title uses exciting photos and informative text to provide a comprehensive overview of the special people who help them learn. Additional features include a table of contents, informational captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index,...
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Bill Burnett and Dave Evans, the Silicon Valley innovators and Stanford University design educators in their hugely successful course, Designing Your Life, have helped thousands change the way they live. Burnett and Evans believe that in order to change, people need a process--a design process--to help them figure out what they want and how to create it. In this long-awaited book, Burnett and Evans make clear, step by step, how to think like a designer,...
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Rousing, bullsh • t-free advice for aspiring career changers! What is a careergasm? Does it feel as good as it sounds? You bet your ass it does. A Careergasm happens when your work feels good. Really good. Like a groovin' Marvin Gaye song. Like you and your work belong together, and you can't help coming back for more. But how do you get your mojo back when you're in a passionless relationship with your job? In Careergasm, Sarah Vermunt leads the...
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First published in 1911, "The Principles of Scientific Management" by the American mechanical engineer and efficiency expert Frederick Winslow Taylor, is the highly influential study on industrial organization and management theory. Taylor is often referred to as the "Father of Scientific Management" and his approach to decision-making and management to optimize efficiency is often referred to as "Taylor's Principles", or "Taylorism". The impact on...
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Around the world, scientists are peering into microscopes and reviewing data. Some are observing world-class athletes as they sprint to the finish line. Others are experts on functional fitness. They are devoted to making it easier for ordinary people to lift heavy boxes, run to catch the bus, and play with their dogs. In the lab, on the track, or in the backyard, these scientists are striving to understand the human body in new ways. The work they...
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Smithsonian's National Zoo is one of Washington DC's most popular attractions. Tag along with the zookeepers and learn about the unique problems they face and their creative solutions to keeping the zoo animals happy and healthy. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and...
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Hop on that big red truck for a real adventure! Being a firefighter takes a lot of hard work. Early elementary readers learn about the important responsibilities it takes to be a firefighter--from handling the fire equipment to living in the fire station. With vivid photos and images, a timetable of firefighting history, informational text, and intriguing facts, this book will have readers engaged and eager to learn all about this stimulating occupation....
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Take a virtual tour of the Smithsonian National Zoo's Small Mammal House with this high-interest STEAM book! Along the way, learn how zookeepers designed a habitat for the black-footed ferret, an animal once thought to be extinct. You'll also learn about the many factors the keepers take into consideration when designing zoo enclosures. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics...
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Los cuidadores de animales han desarrollado formas innovadoras de ayudar a los animales del zoológico a aprender y crecer. Aprenda cómo los cuidadores del zoológico mantienen a los animales sanos y felices con este libro divertido e informativo. Creado en colaboración con la Institución Smithsonian, este libro de STEAM despertará la curiosidad sobre los temas de STEAM a través de ejemplos del mundo real. Presenta un desafío STEAM práctico...
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El Zoológico Nacional Smithsonian es una de las atracciones más populares de Washington DC. Únete a los cuidadores del zoológico y aprende sobre los problemas únicos que enfrentan y sus soluciones creativas para mantener felices y saludables a los animales del zoológico. Creado en colaboración con la Institución Smithsonian, este libro en español despertará la curiosidad sobre los temas de STEAM a través de ejemplos del mundo real. Presenta...
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Animal keepers have developed innovative ways to help zoo animals learn and grow. Learn how zookeepers keep animals healthy and happy with this fun and informative book. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design...
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Realice un recorrido virtual por la Casa de los Pequeños Mamíferos del Zoológico Nacional Smithsonian con este libro STEAM de gran interés. En el camino, aprenda cómo los cuidadores del zoológico diseñaron un hábitat para el hurón de patas negras, un animal que alguna vez se pensó que estaba extinto. También aprenderá sobre los muchos factores que los cuidadores tienen en cuenta al diseñar los recintos del zoológico. Creado en colaboración...
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In our fast-changing world, creative problem-solvers are increasingly in demand across job markets. In this book, STEAM students will learn about the myriad opportunities that their future holds in store. They'll discover what kind of work is available to engineers, scientists, innovators, and artists. They'll appreciate how STEAM professionals influence our environment and lives. Using high-interest examples, accessible language, and colorful pictures,...
99) Lawn Boy returns
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Having expanded his summer lawn mowing job into an ever-growing business conglomerate, a twelve-year-old boy gets involved in high finance thanks to his hippie stockbroker, takes on sponsorship of a boxer, and becomes a media sensation.
100) The hospital
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Updated for 2020. Hospitals are the focus of this book. Included is information about who works in hospitals, how they help us, and why people might need to go to a hospital.
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