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1) Front desk
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Recent immigrants from China and desperate for work and money, ten-year-old Mia Tang's parents take a job managing a rundown motel in Southern California, even though the owner, Mr. Yao is a nasty skinflint who exploits them; while her mother (who was an engineer in China) does the cleaning, Mia works the front desk and tries to cope with demanding customers and other recent immigrants--not to mention being only one of two Chinese in her fifth grade...
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"I Want to Be an Engineer is part of a I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. This Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own. For anyone looking for books about community helpers for...
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Eleven-year-old Ada's clubfoot has been fixed at last, and she knows now that she's not what her mother said she was - damaged and deranged. But soon Ada learns that she's not a daughter anymore either. Who is she now? World War II rages on, and Ada and her brother move with their guardian, Susan, into a cottage with the iron-face Lady Thorton and her daughter. Life in the crowded home is tense. Then Ruth moves in. Ruth, a Jewish girl, from Germany....
7) Zoo keepers
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A simple introduction to the clothing, tools, schooling, and work of zoo keepers.
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Ever wonder what faction you'd be placed in if you were a part of the bestselling Divergent series? Filled with hundreds of personality questions, this book guides you through different scenarios to help you demonstrate your virtues, uncover your strengths, and discover your true faction.
13) Bakers
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Briefly describes the tasks, clothing, and education of a baker. Includes a recipe for peanut butter cookies.
14) Being a governor
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Describes the role of a state governor, who is qualified to become governor, how one becomes governor, and how a typical day in the life of a governor might unfold.
17) Secret Service
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Describes the history, training, duties, and role of the United States Secret Service.
18) The Aztec empire
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Provides information about the Aztec empire, discussing Tenochtitlán, daily life, ruins, and other related topics.
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