Sutherland, Adam.
Summary: Looks at what it is like to be a race car driver, including racing-speak, profiles of top formula one drivers, and statistics.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Pub. Co. 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Sports SutherlandMarlowe, Christie.
Summary: Learn how to start a career in auto repair and what you need to succeed in the field. Find out about the prospects for these careers in the future, how much car repair workers can make each year, and whether your path to success includes a career as a car mechanic.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 629.2 MARLeavitt, Amie Jane
Summary: Offers a comprehensive look at careers in entertainment that can be pursued without a college diploma, including rodeo clown, circus performer, and puppeteer.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. 2017
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 331 LEACopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 331 LEANichols, Susan
Summary: Offers a comprehensive look at tech careers that can be pursued without a college diploma.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Publishing 2017
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 331 NICCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 331 NICFlynn, Brendan
Summary: "In car racing, more is better--more speed, more races, and more wins. In 2019, Brittany Force smashed Tony Schumacher's record for the fastest speed in a dragster. And Hendrick Motorsports has more NASCAR wins than any other team. In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, young readers can track these exciting moments and other record-breaking achievements in car racing. Fast-paced and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.72 FLYNakamura, May
Summary: Do you love dolphins and the ocean? Then you could be a marine biologist, an aquatic veterinarian, or an underwater filmmaker! Learn about these careers and more in this book that includes a glossary and backmatter section of even more cool jobs for kids who like dolphins and other marine life!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight 2019
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE NAKCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE NAKBova, Dan
Summary: Presents facts about big and fast cars, information on the science and history of automobiles, stories of people with great car-related jobs, activities and games, and a look at some celebrity car collections.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hearst Home Kids, an imprint of Hearst Books/Hearst Communications, Inc. 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.222 BOVFeldman, Thea
Summary: "A Level 2 Ready-to-Read about careers in the video game industry (video game writer, video game animator, video game programmer)"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ready-to-Read, Simon Spotlight 2019
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE FELCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE FELKlein, Rebecca T.
Summary: Whether a reader s passions fall in library science, genealogy, history, writing, or research, he or she will find something of interest in this extensive career guide. There are many, many career options under the broad scope of the fields of writing and research, and many of them don t require higher education. This guide breaks down these options, offering a long list of online and off-line...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Publishing 2018
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 331 KLEKelliher, Lauren
Summary: A graphic nonfiction volume that introduces careers in the financial services industry.
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book, a Scott Fetzer Company 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 332.023 KELGiven-Wilson, Rachel
Summary: "Find out how to prepare for a job as an auto mechanic, and which different types of vehicles you can work on"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Jobs Given-WilsonBrundle, Joanna
Summary: Explores various STEM jobs available to students who want to work in the field of technology, looking at what each job is like and what skills are necessary for success.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 602.3 BRUSummary: Meet three women who have embarked on high-powered careers in the automotive industry. This program profiles Linda Simon, a former hairdresser turned truck driver who works in some very tough road conditions; Brenda McWilliams, an auto body technician in a state-of-the-art repair facility; and Danuta Wozniak, who excels as an auto mechanic in a woman-owned shop. Remarks from co-workers and...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2008
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Emminizer, Theresa
Summary: "Once an employee of Alfa Romeo, Enzo Ferrari left the company in 1939 determined to create a superior automobile. Ferrari's own company, Auto Avio Costruzioni opened in Modena, Italy the same year. In 1947, he took the V12, now known as the 125 S, out for its first test drive. Since that time, Ferraris have received numerous accolades for design and performance as both race cars and luxury...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.222 EMMCook, Nick.
Summary: Discusses the history and development of some of the world's fastest automobiles, describing the specific features and specifications of such cars as dragsters, Indianapolis 500 race cars, and the supersonic car.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Books 2000
Copies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 629.228 COONakamura, May
Summary: Learn all about the careers you could have if you love robots in this fascinating nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read, part of a series that gives readers a sneak peek at how they can turn their passions into careers!Do you love robots? Is your family's robot vacuum your favorite thing in the house? Then you could be a robotics mechanical engineer, electrical engineer, or systems engineer when you...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight 2020
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE NAKMachajewski, Sarah.
Summary: Young people who love to cook for friends and family and explore new ingredients and flavors in the kitchen may find that a career in the food industry is the perfect fit. The author presents a variety of exciting careers in which one can cook or eat for a living: cook, personal chef, caterer, and food photographer or stylist are just a few delectable choices.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Publishing 2014
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 331 MACNavarre, Gabrielle.
Summary: The author presents a variety of jobs that allow people to make a living in the great outdoors, from guiding tourists on whitewater rafting expeditions to photographing exotic animals in distant, beautiful locales. Careers such as park ranger, wildland firefighter, and ecotourism planner allow people to enjoy some of the worlds most spectacular environments while also protecting these areas for...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Publishing 2014
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 331 NAVCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 331 NAVKulling, Monica.
Summary: Relates the excitement caused by Henry Ford as he drove the "horseless carriage" he built, particularly when he decided to win a race to get money to build a new car that anyone could afford.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2004
Copies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 338.7 KULCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE KulMacCarald, Clara
Summary: "Describes gig jobs in the creative arts, including the history of gig jobs in the creative arts, working a gig job, the pros and cons of gig work, and the future of gig jobs in the creative arts"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: BrightPoint Press 2023
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 338.4 MACMcGuinness, Daniel
Summary: Young adult science and math types learn about jobs that don't need a college education. Each career overview includes tips on career preparation and future prospects. Sidebars offer profiles on specialized jobs or professionals, and each chapter contains annotated career information.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Publishing 2014
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2 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 331 MCGCall number: YA 331 MCG
Morey, Allan
Summary: "This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the parts of race cars that help it go fast and win races"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bullfrog Books 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.2 MORBrown, Carron
Summary: What are you waiting for? Dive in and discover how to turn your love of the outdoors into a perfect career!--Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kane Miller 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 331.702 BROCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Job That BrownCrane, Cody
Summary: "Learn all about race cars, from how they are designed and built to which exciting new kinds of cars you might see in the future"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2018