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"When seventeen-year-old Bailey starts a new job at a hotel waterpark, she is less than thrilled to see an old acquaintance is one of her coworkers. Bailey met Charlie a year ago on the long flight to Omaha, where she moved after her parents' divorce. Charlie's cynicism didn't mix well with Bailey's carefully well-behaved temperament, and his endless commentary was the irritating cherry on top of an already emotionally fraught trip. Now, Bailey and...

Photographs of people in a number of jobs and professions are displayed, captioned in both English and Somali.

Describes some of the things that teachers do to help people learn.

Very often, clothes fit the job. The right shoes, for example, can make a job easier or safer. A nurse wouldn't wear construction boots, and a construction worker wouldn't wear ballet slippers. There is the right shoe for every job. The book includes a guessing game that invites young readers to guess which shoe matches which job. This engaging book offers a unique way of asking children what they want to be when they grow up.

"An urgent report from the front lines of "dirty work"-the work that society considers essential but morally compromised"-- Provided by publisher.

Shows young readers what a school is and the kinds of people who work there.

Asks young readers to identify the occupation of each community helper from the type of tasks they perform and explains how these helpers work together to keep communities clean and safe and people healthy.

Provides an introduction to the responsibilities, character traits, and tools of a doctor, and profiles a real-life doctor. Includes color illustrations, a glossary, and additional resources.

Simple, repetitive text outlines the type of work done by a variety of adults. Includes full-color photographs.