Carlee always wanted to be a teacher when she grew up, until her mother is hired as a teacher at her school Some of her friends are even in her mother's class. Carlee is worried. What will her friends say? Will her mother do something to embarrass her? Carlee vows never to become a teacher like her mother, but as she journeys through the first day of school with her own new teacher, Carlee makes some surprising discoveries.

Will was excited to go on his class field trip, until he learned they would be touring the local firehouse. Now, he is dreading the trip. For as long as he can remember, Will has been afraid of fire and, worse than that, firefighters Though he knows firefighters are heroes who do dangerous work, to him they are giants in heavy coats and masks. As he journeys with his class through the fire station, Will and readers alike are introduced to the exciting world of firefighting. Can Will overcome his fears and maybe even learn something surprising about himself? "What a great book about childhood...

When Jake's teacher assigns a "career" project, Jake decides he wants to be a soldier in the United States Army. Jake and his father visit an Army surplus store to find items he can use to present his project. As they search the store, each item makes the history and proud spirit of the U.S. Army come to life for Jake and readers alike. Through Jake's discoveries, readers are introduced to the history of the U.S. Army, what soldiers' duties include, and the equipment they use.

When Amber gets injured on the soccer field, she is forced to confront the fears shared by many children-fears of blood, hospitals, and abandonment. During her treatment, Amber encounters nurses who help her overcome her fears. By discovering the good work nurses do, Amber realizes that not only can she return to the soccer field, but she can also turn to the field of nursing when she grows up-something she never thought she could do

Cuando su maestra le asigna un "proyecto de carrera," Jaime decide que quiere ser soldado del Ejercito de los Estados Unidos. Jaime y su padre visitan una tienda de ejercito para encontrar articulos que pueda utilizar para presentar su proyecto. Mientras van explorando la tienda, cada articulo hace que la historia y el espiritu orgulloso del Ejercito de EE.UU. cobren vida para Jaime y para los lectores. A traves de los descubrimientos de Jaime, se presenta a los lectores tanto la historia del Ejercito de EE.UU. como los deberes de los soldados y los equipos que estos utilizan."

Sofia wants to care for all the animals in the world. But Mom does not think Sofia is ready for the responsibility of even one pet. Ready or not, when a hungry and sick-looking cat appears at the family's back doorstep, Sofia takes action. When Sofia is found feeding the cat, Mom gives in and agrees that a trip to the vet will tell them if the cat is healthy and not someone's lost pet. As the veterinarian introduces Sofia and readers to the important and wide-ranging work of animal doctors, Sofia learns how she might help all kinds of animals, including a little stray cat

Sofia quiere cuidar a todos los animales del mundo. Pero su mama no cree que Sofia este lista ni siquiera para asumir la responsabilidad de tener una mascota. Lista o no, cuando llega un gato con hambre y apariencia enferma a la puerta trasera de su casa, Sofia responde. Cuando su mama descubre a Sofia dandole comida al gato, se rinde y acuerda que una visita al veterinario les dira si el gato esta sano y si es la mascota perdida de alguien. Mientras la veterinaria les presenta a Sofia y los lectores el trabajo importante y variado de los medicos de animales, Sofia aprende como podria ayudar...