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When Nigel looks up at the moon, his future is bright. He imagines himself as...an astronaut, a dancer, a superhero, too! Among the stars, he twirls. With pride, his chest swells. And his eyes, they glow. Nigel is the most brilliant body in the sky. But it's Career Week at school, and Nigel can't find the courage to share his dreams. It's easy to whisper them to the moon, but not to his classmates--especially when he already feels out of place.
7) Firefighters
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Simple text and color photographs depict the tools and job duties of a firefighter.
10) Jobs people do
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Explores the different types of work people do, and discusses jobs that may be found in every town, those that take people far from home, and those that may not seem like work, but really are.
13) Factotum
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Synopsis: One of Charles Bukowski's best, this beer-soaked, deliciously degenerate novel follows the wanderings of aspiring writer Henry Chinaski across World War II-era America. Deferred from military service, Chinaski travels from city to city, moving listlessly from one odd job to another, always needing money but never badly enough to keep a job. His day-to-day existence spirals into an endless litany of pathetic whores, sordid rooms, dreary embraces,...
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"From beekeeper to ice-cream taster, Chief Happiness Officer to Hollywood animal trainer, this book features 100 of the coolest, wackiest, and most amazing jobs out there (and some you never knew existed)! Jam-packed with inspiration, advice from National Geographic explorers, weird-but-true facts, and a heaping sense of wonder, this book will get kids excited about their future and all the amazing possibilities as they prepare to take on the world!"...
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This book provides advice about finding a career that suits your interests, values, and skills. It offers a complete profile of 145 different professions as well as information on high school activities, college majors, and work experience that will help you achieve your career goals.
17) Zoo keepers
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A simple introduction to the clothing, tools, schooling, and work of zoo keepers.
19) Sally gets a job
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While her family is away at work and school, Sally, a black labrador retriever, dreams of all the jobs she might get, then remembers that she already has the best job of all.
20) Word Bird's hats
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Over the course of a week, Word Bird tries on hats representing different occupations and assembles the tools he would need for each job.
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