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Become a Construction Technician: Carpentry, Plumbing & More

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Are you interested in building things? This book will help readers learn about careers in construction, carpentry, plumbing, and more. Learn about the history of the trade, skills and tools needed to be successful, and ways to refine your talents before beginning training. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Interest Level Grade 5 - Grade 9
Reading Level Grade 6
BISACS JNF010000, JNF015000
Genre Nonfiction
Subject Careers, Social Studies
Copyright 2025
Division Abdo Publishing
Imprint Abdo & Daughters
Language English
Number of Pages 64
Season 2024-12-15
ISBN 9781098294953, 9798384915003
Title Format Reinforced Library Bound Hardcovers, Multi-User eBook
Dewey 684
Graphics Full-color photographs
Dimensions 8.25 x 10.25
Lexile 960
Features Glossary of key words, Index, and Table of contents
 

Talent to Trade - SLJ

This dynamic series explores careers in various trades, ideal for middle and early high school students eager to discover their potential. Through engaging text, readers are introduced to the fascinating history of each trade, the essential skills and tools needed for success, and practical advice on building foundational knowledge before pursuing further training. For those intrigued by the business world, the entrepreneurship title reveals the essential traits of successful leaders, while the construction book shows how builders, carpenters, and plumbers craft tangible structures. The technology volume brings coding and software development to life, illustrating how tech professionals shape our digital world. The landscape book offers insight into careers that let you work outdoors, designing and nurturing vibrant spaces. Aviation enthusiasts will be captivated by careers in aviation and air traffic control, learning about the critical role these professionals play in keeping the skies safe. Interactive elements such as vision boards, hands-on activities, and step-by-step projects help students actively engage with the material. VERDICT This series is perfect for middle school and guidance counseling office libraries.

Author: Ashley Kuehl