Carpenters - (Skilled Trade Careers) by Gary Sprott (Hardcover)

About the Book

Let's explore the skillful work of carpenters! With Skilled Trade Careers: Carpenters, you'll discover how these professionals use their knowledge of math, geometry, and other subjects to turn blueprints and wood into beautiful buildings--inside and outside!

Book Synopsis

Book Features:
- Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5, Guided Reading Level R, Lexile 810L
- 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches
- Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures
- Includes industry-level vocabulary, photo glossary, and review activities
- Reading/teaching tips and index included

On The Job Learning Fun: In Skilled Trade Careers: Carpenters, 3rd through 5th graders read about what it takes to be a carpenter, including what they build, interesting tools they use, safety rules they follow, and training and education needed.

Explore Future Career Paths: Part of the Skilled Trade Careers series, this book allows kids to explore what it takes to be successful in the in-demand field of carpentry. It will help them think about what they want to be and do when they grow up.

Boost Reading Skills: This engaging 32-page career book will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with guided pre- and post-reading questions, close reading tips, in-text vocabulary definitions, and a fun extension activity.

Leveled Books: Engaging, real-life photos and a photo glossary accompanied by simple, easy-to-read leveled text work together to engage your child at a level they understand.

Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.

From the Back Cover

Discover the skillful work of carpenters. Learn how these hands-on professionals use their knowledge of math, geometry, and other subjects to turn blueprints and wood into beautiful buildings - inside and outside! Understand why safety is a carpenter's No. 1 priority.