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So you want to be a teacher? is designed to assist prospective, and even current, teaching students in making the right decision about their future career. The authors draw on their combined experience as classroom teacher, principal and systems leader to paint an engaging, practical and comprehensive picture of what it is to be a teacher - whether primary or secondary, in whatever educational sector. The book explores why you might want to be a teacher, why you might not, and the qualities of a...

Do you know what job you want to do? Thinking about what you enjoy most at school can help you work out which career path to follow, as the skills required for media are transferable to many different careers. Each book in this series gives details of 12 jobs, including the personal characteristics and qualifi cations you will need, a job description and a comment from a professional. For example, if you are good at media you will have excellent communication skills. You might also have the abil...

Do you know what job you want to do? Thinking about what you enjoy most at school can help you work outwhich career path to follow, as the skills required for art are transferable to many different careers. Each book in this series gives details of 12 jobs, including the personal characteristics and qualifi cations you will need, a job description and a comment from a professional. For example, if you are good at art you will have technical and creative skills. You might also be able to communic...

A Young Readers Edition of a compelling story of courage and triumph, this is the inspiring true story of Major Mary Jennings Hegar--a brave and determined woman who gave her all for her country, her sense of justice, and for women everywhere. On July 29, 2009, Air National Guard Major Mary Jennings Hegar was shot down while on a Medevac mission in Afghanistan. Despite being wounded, her courageous actions saved the lives of her crew and their patients, earning her the Purple Heart as well as...

The growth of technology constantly creates new ways for information to be preserved and new avenues for people to access information. Trained information professionals help organize and store the information in the first place, and then provide guidance when it must be retrieved and synthesized. These professionals work in a range of settings, including academic, corporate, medical, law, music, public, and other types of libraries; archives; colleges and universities; home offices; business off...

Now adapted for young adults—the #1 New York Times bestselling memoir, which Toni Morrison called “quite extraordinary,” offers an intimate look at Barack Obama’s early days. This is a compelling journey tracing the future 44th president's odyssey through family, race, and identity.   A revealing portrait of a young Black man asking questions about self-discovery and belonging—long before he became one of the most important voices in America. This unique edition includes a new introduction from...

The Real Life Guide to Travel & Tourism looks in detail at what it takes to train for, get into and be successful at this hands-on career. Presented in a lively and informative format, this guide motivates both school leavers and adults by providing candid but rich advice from people who work in the industry, as well as practical advice on what qualifications you need to succeed. Travel and tourism has always been a popular option with young people who see it as a glamorous career choice that wi...

The Real Life Guide to ICT looks in detail at what it takes to train for, get into and be successful at this hands-on career. Presented in a lively and informative format, this guide motivates both school leavers and adults by providing candid but rich advice from people who work in the industry, as well as practical advice on what qualifications you need to succeed. Information and communications is a demanding - and in demand - career choice. Technical yet creative, the opportunities range fro...

"Discusses service in the U.S. Marine Corps, including training, educational benefits, and career opportunities"--Provided by publisher.

Are you worried about taking a test as part of a job selection process? Do you breeze through comprehension questions,but fall apart when faced with mathematical problems? Do reading and vocabulary questions make you panic? Now you can be prepared! Practice Now! is a practical guide to test questions written by people who write selection tests. This guide will give you confidence in answering test questions related to general ability, aptitude and skills. Each chapter focuses on a specific quest...

An engaging, alternative history of the world for children, which helps to make sense of today. The present can loom very large in a child’s mind: all the crises and challenges of the modern world can feel overwhelming and at times dispiriting. This book is a big history of the world, from the beginnings of the universe to now, which places the reader at its centre. It encourages them to think about how and why they experience the world as they do and offers a helpful perspective by placing the...