Description |
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm. |
Series |
Hands-on jobs.
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Note |
Includes index. |
Contents |
Build it! -- An important career -- Learning on the job -- Special skills -- Building construction -- On the road -- Tools of the trade -- Staying safe -- First construction projects -- Helping their community. |
Summary |
Construction workers build and repair the homes, roads, and skyscrapers we see around us every day. Readers discover fun facts about this important career as they learn about the skills and tools used by construction workers on the job. Fact boxes and a detailed graphic organizer provide additional information in an eye-catching way. Full-color photographs of construction workers give readers a clear picture of what this career is all about. Readers also learn what they can do now to begin preparing for a career in construction if this kind of work fits their interests and skills. |
Audience |
650L Lexile |
Note |
650L Lexile |
Subject |
Building -- Vocational guidance -- Juvenile literature.
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Construction workers -- Juvenile literature.
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ISBN |
9781508143550 (pbk.) |
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1508143552 (pbk.) |
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9781508143574 (library bound) |
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1508143579 (library bound) |
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