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Jobs of the future : imaginative careers for forward-thinking kids / Sofia E. Rossi & Carlo Canepa ; illustrated by Luca Poli.
"From chemistry and climatology to robotics and the arts, Jobs of the Future imagines professions that may one day be essential to preserving and improving life on Earth. Become a "plastics fisherman" and save the oceans from pollution! Or be a "cloud hunter" and help to slow global warming! Whatever their passion, children will discover a world of possibility in this colorful and inspiring guide to a wide range of futuristic careers."--Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781524870959
- ISBN: 1524870951
- Physical Description: 77 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Kansas City, Missouri : Andrews McMeel Publishing, c2022.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "i Lavori del futuro was originally published in Italy in 2020 by White Star Kids."--Colophon. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- The architect of impossible places -- The explorer of faraway planets -- The cloud hunter -- The plastics fisherman -- The plant whisperer -- The DNA tailor -- The master inventor -- The polar ice maker -- The programmer of conscious robots -- The waterless farmer -- The virus detective -- The sun sailor -- The cloner of the past -- The air sweeper -- The deep blue diver -- The alien spotter. |
| Target Audience Note: | 8-10 years |
| Language Note: | Text in English, translated from the Italian. |
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| Subject: | Vocational guidance > Juvenile literature. Occupations > Juvenile literature. |
Available copies
- 8 of 8 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 4 of 4 copies available at Cass County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 8 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County Library-Garden City | J 331.702 ROS 2022 (Text) | 0002205424233 | Juvenile Non-Fiction | Available | - |
| Cass County Library-Harrisonville | J 331.702 ROS 2022 (Text) | 0002205424241 | Juvenile Non-Fiction | Available | - |
| Cass County Library-Northern Resource Center | J 331.702 ROS 2022 (Text) | 0002205424258 | Juvenile Non-Fiction | Available | - |
| Cass County Library-Pleasant Hill | J 331.702 ROS 2022 (Text) | 0002205424266 | Juvenile Non-Fiction | Reshelving | - |
Summary:
"From chemistry and climatology to robotics and the arts, Jobs of the Future imagines professions that may one day be essential to preserving and improving life on Earth. Become a "plastics fisherman" and save the oceans from pollution! Or be a "cloud hunter" and help to slow global warming! Whatever their passion, children will discover a world of possibility in this colorful and inspiring guide to a wide range of futuristic careers."--Provided by publisher.
