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Series
Lexile measure
800L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Computer scientists code the programs that we use every day on our computers, tablets, and smartphones. They help us work, communicate, and play games. Women in Computer Science looks at individuals who are making a major difference in this field." -- Publisher's website.
Author
Publisher
Impact
Pub. Date
1998
Physical Desc
1 online resource (121 pages) : illustrations
Language
English
Description
Profiles ten women who work in the field of computers in such jobs as software engineer, network administrator, and systems analyst, and explains their duties and how they prepared for and got their positions.
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
830L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Discover fascinating facts, figures, and pictures while learning about the most interesting and extreme jobs that use science. Find out what kind of training it takes to be a food taster, how much money a human lie detector makes, and exactly what in the world a professional beard grower does!" -- Page [4] cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2021]
Lexile measure
1110L
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"It takes fierce determination and expert training to be part of a special forces team. Have you got the right stuff? This compelling book looks at the work special ops members do and what kind of training and aptitude is required for various careers"--
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
530L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Computer scientists know how to follow steps, spot patterns, and fix problems to reach a goal. Read about how anyone can learn to think like a computer scientist!" --
8) Librarians
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2001
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Author
Pub. Date
2011
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
80 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents the different computer science and programming careers available today. It provides practical advice on obtaining each of these careers, including educational requirements and necessary training.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
570L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Would you want to be a maggot farmer? How about a whale snot collector? Readers will learn about these disgusting animal-related jobs, down to the dirty details. They will enjoy this high-interest topic so much they won't realize they're learning important information about STEM jobs.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
730L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
A lot of people have to get dirty in order to keep our water clean. From city sewage workers to portable toilet cleaners, readers will learn all the dirty details of jobs working with water and sewers. They'll enjoy this high-interest topic so much they won't realize they're learning important information about STEM jobs.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
1st ed.
Lexile measure
740L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Here's to the heroes who keep our world clean. From roadkill collectors to landfill gas operators, these workers get dirty to keep us healthy and safe. Readers will explore some of the most disgusting waste-related jobs, down to the dirty details. They'll enjoy this high-interest topic so much they won't realize they're learning important information about STEM jobs.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
680L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Where can you get paid to deal with bugs, bacteria, and animal waste? In the field of science! Readers will explore some of the most disgusting jobs in science, down to the dirty details. They'll enjoy this high-interest topic so much they won't realize they're learning important information about STEM jobs."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus Illustrated
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
640L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 22 x 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Readers follow along on a day in the life of a librarian as a young girl pretends that the family den is a public library. Includes a glossary of library terms and a library scavenger hunt activity" --
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
630L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Who gets paid to pop giant pimples? Why is there a job called a fart smeller? Readers will explore some of the most disgusting jobs in medicine, down to the dirty details. They'll enjoy this high-interest topic so much they won't realize they're learning important information about STEM jobs and the people who keep us healthy.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Lexile measure
590L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Where can you get paid to deal with pet food, fish guts, and organ meat? In the food industry! Readers will explore some of the most disgusting food-related jobs, down to the dirty details.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
830L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Do you love playing video games? Did you know you can get a job helping to create one? There are more jobs for those who love gaming than you probably ever realized. From animators to script writers, readers will learn about various STEM and STEAM gaming jobs and what it takes to get one--
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"STEM jobs in music range from developing new effects to recording performances. Sound engineers, technicians, and acoustic engineers are just a few of the ways you can contribute to the music industry without ever picking up an instrument! Learn about how music therapists use music to study its effects on the human brain and how audio engineers use technology to fine tune the music you listen to every day. So, next time you listen to your favorite...
Author
Series
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
[Board book edition].
Physical Desc
20 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 18 x 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Baby loves to explore the world of science! What's next for Baby after learning about physics, engineering, computers, and the natural world? Becoming a scientist, of course! In this fun look at scientific careers, parents and children can talk about different science fields and the everyday heroes that work in them. Beautiful, visually stimulating illustrations complement age-appropriate text to encourage baby's sense of wonder."--
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