Most Popular Books by Dan Liebman

Full color, full-page photographs throughout with straightforward and engaging text, the I Want to Be... series is an appealing and engaging introduction to a broad spectrum of occupations. The I Want to Be... series gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of women and men from different cultures help children understand what''s involved in each occupation. Young readers learn to respect the importance of doing a job well and appreciate the contributions these workers make to our life and the world around us. These books are perfect for reading alone or in group story times. They are certain to spark questions and encourage dialogue and prompt children to learn more about these occupations.

Photographs and easy-to-read text describe the job of a musician.

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La série de livres Je veux être... offre aux enfants un aperçu réaliste de la journée de travail des adultes. Des légendes faciles à lire ainsi que des photographies en couleur de femmes et d''hommes représentant différentes cultures permettent aux enfants de comprendre ce qu''implique l''exercice de chaque type d''emploi. Les jeunes lecteurs et lectrices apprennent à respecter l''importance du travail bien fait et à apprécier la contribution apportée par ces travailleurs à notre vie et au monde qui nous entoure. Ces livres sont parfaitement adaptés à la lecture indépendante ou en groupe. Il sont garantis de susciter des questions, d''encourager le dialogue et d''inciter les enfants à en apprendre davantage sur les types d''emploi présentés. -- Series titles are also available in English (I Want to Be...) and Spanish (Quiero ser...) The I Want to Be... series gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of women and men from different cultures help children understand what''s involved in each occupation. Young readers learn to respect the importance of doing a job well and appreciate the contributions these workers make to our life and the world around us. These books are perfect for reading alone or in group story times. They are certain to spark questions and encourage dialogue and prompt children to learn more about these occupations.

Este cuaderno pertenece a una serie mucho más amplia que aborda diferentes oficios y ocupaciones que se repiten en cualquier parte del mundo. Se le incorporan fotografías rigurosamente seleccionadas, para que nos llevemos una idea global de la profesión. Los textos se interrelacionan y complementan con lo visual. El libro resulta útil como orientador de los intereses vocacionales. Se recomienda como referente en intercambios y debates con audiencias juveniles. Se mencionan trabajos que por sus características se consideran de alto impacto social. En este capítulo se nos habla de los Enfermeros. Una carrera hermosa y digna que se ocupa de mitigar el dolor y la tragedia que producen las enfermedades en las personas. Un intercambio humano que supone profesionales entrenados con alto rigor y dispuestos al sacrificio.

Photographs and easy-to-read text describe the job of a mechanic.

Even More 1-Minute Crosswords 250 Mini Crossword Puzzles for Everyone What do you call a person in a hurry? Tick-tock What is a noise of annoyance? Tick-tock What do you call someone you’re going steady with? Tick-tock Can’t get enough of the new mini crossword craze? Carry even more fun-sized puzzles in your pocket and race against the clock with 250 new mini crosswords! Enjoy 250 crossword puzzles in a range of difficulties, arranged in order from easy to hard, in the popular new mini format. Start off with a warm-up puzzle for some quick and easy fun, then move on to more challenging puzzles—and maybe even try a word scramble! Once you get started, you won’t be able to stop, so grab a pencil and take these colourful crosswords with you wherever you go for some quick, on-the-go fun!

"I want to be a vet gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of veterinarians. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of women and men from different cultures help children understand what''s involved in being a vet. Young readers learn to respect the importance of doing a job well and appreciate the contributions these workers make to our life and the world around us."-

Full color, full-page photographs throughout with straightforward and engaging text, the ''I Want to Be...'' series is an appealing and engaging introduction to a broad spectrum of occupations.

A lavishly illustrated tour of America''s most compellingly beautiful places.

"I Want to Be a Cowboy gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of cowboys. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of women and men from different cultures help children understand what''s involved in being a cowboy. Young readers learn to respect the importance of doing a job well and appreciate the contributions these workers make to our life and the world around us."--

"I Want to Be a Police Officer gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of police officers. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of women and men from different cultures help children understand what''s involved in police work. Young readers learn to respect the importance of doing a job well and appreciate the contributions these officers make to our life and the world around us."--

Photographs and text provide young readers with information about the work of musicians.

The I Want to Be... series provides young readers with some exciting opportunities to think... an attractive choice for beginning readers ... Recommended. -- Library Media Connection The I Want to Be... series gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of men and women from different cultures help children understand what''s involved in each occupation. Young readers learn all about what it takes to do an interesting job well. Along the way, they appreciate the contributions these workers make to our lives and the world around us. Popular cooking shows on television are capturing the imagination of youngsters as well as adults, and children are keen to know what it takes to become a professional chef. In I Want to Be a Chef, young readers will learn about what goes on behind the scenes of a restaurant. They''ll observe chefs mixing, chopping, baking -- and working as a team. They''ll find out about training, assisting, different types of chefs, and safe food-handling practices. They''ll also learn about chefs who write cookbooks and host television shows. The book ends with a checklist that summarizes the qualities of a good chef. I Want to Be a Chef is packed with real-life photos and includes interesting and easy-to-read captions -- plus a recipe or two. It''s a book in which the whole family can become involved.

"I Want to Be a Nurse gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of nurses. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of women and men from different cultures help children understand what''s involved in being a nurse. Young readers learn to respect the importance of doing a job well and appreciate the contributions these workers make to our life and the world around us."--

This book tells the story of farmers and life on a farm. What do farmers do? What tools and equipment do they use? Who helps them? Livestock, crops and daily chores are perfectly captured in descriptive photography. With full-color, full-page photographs throughout plus straightforward and engaging text, the I Want to Be ... series is an appealing introduction to a broad spectrum of occupations. The series gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of women and men from different cultures help children understand what''s involved in each occupation. Young readers learn to respect the importance of doing a job well and appreciate the contributions these workers make to our life and the world around us. These books are perfect for reading alone or in group story times. They are certain to spark questions and encourage dialogue and prompt children to learn more about these occupations.

The I Want to Be... series provides young readers with some exciting opportunities to think... an attractive choice for beginning readers ... Recommended. -- Library Media Connection The I Want to Be... series gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of men and women from different cultures help children understand what''s involved in each occupation. Young readers learn all about what it takes to do an interesting job well. Along the way, they appreciate the contributions these workers make to our lives and the world around us. Being a soldier is a challenging job, but there are many rewards. Like the other books in this series, I Want to Be a Soldier helps children understand the importance of doing a job well. Filled with real-life photos and informative captions I Want to Be a Soldier introduces young readers to life in the military. It includes information on recruitment, enlistment, training, and the different branches of the armed forces. As well, young readers are introduced to peacekeeping work, the role of cadets, and the equipment involved in military missions. They will learn how people train to become officers, find out about the different jobs a soldier does in both peacetime and war, observe a swearing-in ceremony, and visit academies such as West Point and the United States Naval Academy. A checklist summarizes the qualities of a good soldier.

A lavishly illustrated tour of America''s most compellingly beautiful places.

Presents information on how and what you have to do to become a doctor.