Be a Plumber

by Wil Mara

Overview

Our homes, businesses, and other buildings would not exist without the expert craftsmanship of dedicated trade workers. In this book, readers will learn what it is like to work as a plumber. They will find out what plumbers do each day, what kind of education is required to become a plumber, and much more. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781534156562
Publisher:	Cherry Lake Publishing
Publication date:	09/01/2019
Series:	21st Century Skills Library: Guide to the Trades
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
Lexile:	970L (what's this?)
File size:	16 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	9 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Plumbing Life 4

Chapter 2 Becoming a Plumber 10

Chapter 3 Pros and Cons 18

Chapter 4 Rules and Regulations 24

Think About It 30

Find Out More 31

Glossary 32

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2019

Gr 4–7—Careers are explored from a variety of perspectives, including required education, common scenarios for each worker, potential day-to-day challenges, and rules and regulations governing each role. Chapters are divided consistently and provide a good balance of imagery and quick-fact captions and questions for advanced critical thinking. Men and women of all ages and ethnic and racial identities are shown in a variety of roles in this series. For example, women are depicted as trainers and educators and are also shown as tradeswomen. New concepts as well as those specific to each trade are bolded and included in the glossary. Suggestions for further reading include websites and books and reflect up-to-date information. VERDICT Both middle and high schoolers can discover a new world of career options thanks to this pragmatic and relevant series.

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