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Having a job and earning money are a part of everyday life for most people, especially adults. The concept seems fairly straightforward: one works to earn. This volume discerns the difference between a job and a career, as well as how a job can develop into a career. Readers will learn why a community's economy needs jobs, how paying someone to do a job helps the person who is paying them, and even about job loss and its consequences. The text also explains different jobs and their effects on the economy, such as those of professional, production, arts, and government and military jobs.

¡Feliz Día de San Patricio! En los Estados Unidos la gente se viste de verde y organiza desfiles para celebrar todo lo que sea irlandés. Los lectores aprenderán acerca de las tradiciones del Día de San Patricio y las razones por las cuales se festeja esta celebración. Las fotografias llenas de color y el texto cuidadosamente organizado en niveles proveen información a los lectores y los ayudarán a entender cómo celebrar esta festividad. Las preguntas de pensamiento crítico a nivel apropiado ayudan a desarrollar habilidades de lectura informativa. Happy St. Patrick's Day! In the...

Follows the life and career of the French scientist who proved the existence of germs and their connection with diseases.

The US president is the face of the United States to the rest of the world. However, he or she doesn’t have unlimited power within the country. The president has certain powers given by the Constitution, including the ability to make treaties, appoint some important government officials, and veto laws. Readers learn the many duties of the president in simple, clear language appropriate for both younger readers and older readers looking for a succinct review of the topic. Fact boxes supplement the main content with important details about checks and balances, amendments, and more that affect...