Skilled Trade Careers

SKILLED TRADE CAREERS: PLUMBERS: Explore fascinating facts about plumbers, such as how they do their important work, the tools they use, and the education and training they need. Discover how these professionals solve mysteries, repair problems, and keep our communities clean and healthy. READERS FOR MIDDLE GRADES: Have you ever considered a career as a plumber? Now's your chance to learn more! You will be hooked from beginning to end as you learn about what it means to be a plumber, and what it takes to pursue this in-demand career. INCLUDES: This 32-page high-interest, lower-reading-level book for grades 4—9 includes glossary words defined on the page where they appear, boosting reader comprehension and confidence. BENEFITS: This high-interest, lower-reading-level series describes what it takes to pursue one of these in-demand trade careers. Each book for young readers can generate interest in a future career choice by highlighting how dedicated professionals in these important fields keep our high-tech world running. WHY ROURKE: Since 1980, we've been committed to bringing out the best nonfiction books to help you bring out the best in your young learners. Our carefully crafted topics encourage all students who are "learning to read" and "reading to learn"!

SKILLED TRADE CAREERS: MECHANICS: Explore fascinating facts about mechanics, such as the types of work they do, the tools they use, and the education and training they need. Discover how these highly skilled workers use computers, diagrams, and powerful tools to keep cars, boats, and planes running! READERS FOR MIDDLE GRADES: Have you ever considered a career as a mechanic? Now's your chance to learn more! Learn about what it means to be a mechanic and what it takes to pursue this in-demand career. INCLUDES: This 32-page high-interest, lower-reading-level book for grades 4—9 includes glossary words defined on the page where they appear, boosting reader comprehension and confidence. BENEFITS: This high-interest, lower-reading-level series describes what it takes to pursue one of these in-demand trade careers. Each book for young readers can generate interest in a future career choice by highlighting how dedicated professionals in these important fields keep our high-tech world running. WHY ROURKE: Since 1980, we've been committed to bringing out the best nonfiction books to help you bring out the best in your young learners. Our carefully crafted topics encourage all students who are "learning to read" and "reading to learn"!

SKILLED TRADE CAREERS: WELDERS: Spark your interest in the high-tech world of welders, where you'll find torches, lasers, and robots! Learn what it means to be welder as you explore the types of work they do, the tools and safety equipment they use, and the education and training they need. READERS FOR MIDDLE GRADES: Have you ever considered a career as an HVAC technician? Now's your chance to learn more! Discover how these skilled tradespeople use special training and tools to keep ships afloat, planes aloft, and buildings standing strong. INCLUDES: This 32-page high-interest, lower-reading-level book for grades 4—9 includes glossary words defined on the page where they appear, boosting reader comprehension and confidence. BENEFITS: This high-interest, lower-reading-level series describes what it takes to pursue one of these in-demand trade careers. Each book for young readers can generate interest in a future career choice by highlighting how dedicated professionals in these important fields keep our high-tech world running.

SKILLED TRADE CAREERS: CARPENTERS: Explore fascinating facts about carpenters. Discover how these professionals use their knowledge of math, geometry, and other subjects to turn blueprints and wood into beautiful buildings-both inside and outside! READERS FOR MIDDLE GRADES: Have you ever considered a career as a carpenter? Now's your chance to learn more about how they do their important work, the tools they use, and their education and training. Explore what it means to be a carpenter, and what it takes to pursue this in-demand career. INCLUDES: This 32-page high-interest, lower-reading-level book for grades 4—9 includes glossary words defined on the page where they appear, boosting reader comprehension and confidence. BENEFITS: This high-interest, lower-reading-level series describes what it takes to pursue one of these in-demand trade careers. Each book for young readers can generate interest in a future career choice by highlighting how dedicated professionals in these important fields keep our high-tech world running.

SKILLED TRADE CAREERS: ELECTRICIANS: Explore fascinating facts about electricians! Discover how these professionals keep our homes and towns operating at full power, and find out why "green energy" and amazing technology is changing the work of these professionals. READERS FOR MIDDLE GRADES: Have you ever considered a career as an electrician? Now's your chance to learn more! You will be hooked from beginning to end as you learn about what it means to be an electrician, and what it takes to pursue this in-demand career. INCLUDES: This 32-page high-interest, lower-reading-level book for grades 4—9 includes glossary words defined on the page where they appear, boosting reader comprehension and confidence. BENEFITS: This high-interest, lower-reading-level series describes what it takes to pursue one of these in-demand trade careers. Each book for young readers can generate interest in a future career choice by highlighting how dedicated professionals in these important fields keep our high-tech world running. WHY ROURKE: Since 1980, we've been committed to bringing out the best nonfiction books to help you bring out the best in your young learners. Our carefully crafted topics encourage all students who are "learning to read" and "reading to learn"!

SKILLED TRADE CAREERS: HVAC TECHS: Learn about what it means to be an HVAC technician as you explore fascinating facts about heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning technicians, such as their job duties and workplaces, their tools and equipment, and the education and training they need. READERS FOR MIDDLE GRADES: Have you ever considered a career as an HVAC technician? Now's your chance to learn more! Discover how these trained professionals help keep homes cool in summer and cozy in winter, food fresh, and the planet from getting too warm. INCLUDES: This 32-page high-interest, lower-reading-level book for grades 4—9 includes glossary words defined on the page where they appear, boosting reader comprehension and confidence. BENEFITS: This high-interest, lower-reading-level series describes what it takes to pursue one of these in-demand trade careers. Each book for young readers can generate interest in a future career choice by highlighting how dedicated professionals in these important fields keep our high-tech world running.