Medical Workers

by Miller

Overview

MEDICAL WORKERS: There are many careers in the United States military that keep others healthy and well. Learn more about these jobs and what it takes to be great at them!

CAREERS IN THE US MILITARY: The U.S. military contains over 1 million members in a variety of branches, but what exactly are their jobs? Let's find out!

INCLUDES: This 32-page high-interest nonfiction book for striving readers in grades 4–9 features fun facts and stories from military members themselves! Also includes after-reading questions and activities.

BENEFITS: Glossary words are defined on the page where they appear, boosting reader comprehension. Learning about these familiar (and surprising!) careers is sure to engage, entertain, and keep readers coming back for more!

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"!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781731644176
Publisher:	Rourke Educational Media
Publication date:	01/04/2021
Series:	Careers in the U.S. Military , #2
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	3 MB
Age Range:	9 - 15 Years

Table of Contents

The Importance of Medical Workers 4

Healing Hands 8

Life or Death Decisions 28

Memory Game 30

Index 31

After-Reading Questions 31

Activity 31

About the Author 32

Editorial Reviews

Serving in the military can extend beyond the realm of combat to many possible career paths. Grouped into broad categories, the volumes in the Careers in the US Military series reveal the wide range of aptitudes and jobs needed to keep the five branches of the military running successfully. Each book begins with a brief overview of the career type and continues with the specialized skills, training, and duties associated with five specific jobs in that area. Accompanying the accessible, upbeat text are numerous large photos of military members in action. They reflect a diverse workforce that includes women and people of color. Medical Workers highlights some of the unique environments in which health care workers assist patients, such as the Aeromedical Evacuation Team, which is an emergency-room team in the air. Research Professionals focuses on jobs that collect and analyze data, whether in laboratories, top-secret research sites, historical records, or during surveillance missions. Service Providers looks at the necessity of jobs that provide food, fun, fitness, and hospitality as well as mortuary affairs. Tradespeople emphasizes that specialized jobs, like civil engineering, law enforcement, and transportation specialists, can also translate to career paths outside of the military. Glossary definitions within the text, boxed information, and concluding activities extend comprehension and interest. A solid series for career exploration. —Booklist, Spring 2021

From the Publisher

04/01/2021

Gr 6–9—Middle school readers will be fascinated to learn about these less familiar careers in the U.S. military. Six traditional and nontraditional military careers are identified in these books, each of which defines the scope of the job, required training, and resources for further exploration. Information is thoughtfully organized and visually cohesive, and will appeal to readers at different interest and comprehension levels, with text, captions, and photos placed on each spread. This series is authored by a Black female veteran of the U.S. Air Force, whose short biography appears on the back of each book, making this series a good way to highlight and expand the presence of Black female authors in nonfiction collections. VERDICT Middle and high school collections should consider.

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