100 Things to Be When You Grow Up

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Paperback
$9.99 US
6.49"W x 6.5"H x 0.58"D  
On sale Mar 14, 2017 | 256 Pages | 9781426327117
Grades 3-7
Reading Level: Lexile 1030L | Fountas & Pinnell R
Who says adults can't have fun? This book explores 100 of the coolest, wackiest, and most amazing jobs and careers out there, from astronaut to zookeeper, ice cream taster to game maker.
 
Jam-packed with inspiration, hands-on projects, advice from National Geographic explorers, interviews with experts, weird-but-true facts, and more, this new book in the popular "100 Things" series is a great way to get kids thinking creatively about career paths and excited about their futures!
LISA GERRY is a writer and reporter who began her career at National Geographic Traveler magazine.Her work has appeared in such publications as Ladies' Home Journal, USA Weekend, and Woman's Day and websites LearnVest and HelloGiggles. She is also the author of the National Geographic Kids books 100 Things to Do Before You Grow Up, 100 Things to Make You Happy, 100 Things to Know Before You Grow Up, and Puppy Love.
"This resource is meant to provide inspiration to adolescents on different kinds of careers. This book is not about having all of the answers, but more about discovering new paths and
dreaming about the different possibilities." -- Village Living Magazine


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Who says adults can't have fun? This book explores 100 of the coolest, wackiest, and most amazing jobs and careers out there, from astronaut to zookeeper, ice cream taster to game maker.
 
Jam-packed with inspiration, hands-on projects, advice from National Geographic explorers, interviews with experts, weird-but-true facts, and more, this new book in the popular "100 Things" series is a great way to get kids thinking creatively about career paths and excited about their futures!

Author

LISA GERRY is a writer and reporter who began her career at National Geographic Traveler magazine.Her work has appeared in such publications as Ladies' Home Journal, USA Weekend, and Woman's Day and websites LearnVest and HelloGiggles. She is also the author of the National Geographic Kids books 100 Things to Do Before You Grow Up, 100 Things to Make You Happy, 100 Things to Know Before You Grow Up, and Puppy Love.

Praise

"This resource is meant to provide inspiration to adolescents on different kinds of careers. This book is not about having all of the answers, but more about discovering new paths and
dreaming about the different possibilities." -- Village Living Magazine


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