Former Silicon Valley recruiter Karl Beckstrand finds many people haven’t had instruction on careers or how to earn a living. Beckstrand’s Careers for Kids book series comes with ideas for jobs and businesses; money-making and managing tips; and online resources on finding customers and moving up in an organization (for ages 5 and up, ChildrenEarn.com). Beckstrand’s books feature black, Asian, and Hispanic characters. Titles in the series: Bright Star, Night Star: An Astronomy Story; Ma MacDonald Flees the Farm; The Bridge of the Golden Wood: A Parable on How to Earn a Living; Great Cape o' Colors - Capa de colores. Premio Publishing & Gozo Books

Careers for Kids

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Bright Star, Night Star: An Astronomy Story by & (illustrator)
Series: Activity Books for Kids · Careers for Kids, Book 1 · STEM Books for Kids. Price: $3.95 USD. Words: 1,390. Language: English. Published: February 12, 2014 . Categories: Nonfiction » Science & Nature » Astronomy, Fiction » Children’s books » Science & Technology
UP Authors cover design award. Picture book introduces the night sky through the eyes of an American Indian child. Find constellations, stars, and other heavenly bodies (kids ages 4 - 9). STEM/Space science book has online glossary; 400 words, 30 pg.
Ma MacDonald Flees the Farm: It's Not a Pretty Picture...Book by & (illustrator)
Series: Activity Books for Kids · Food Books for Children, Book 4 · Careers for Kids, Book 2 · Animal & Pet Books for Kids. Price: $2.95 USD. Words: 780. Language: English. Published: October 31, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Nursery Rhymes, Fiction » Humor & comedy » General
(Zoo humor) When animals ruin Mrs. MacDonald’s catering business she takes action—you can too with finding activity, food, and diverse characters (for ages 3 – 7). 500 words, 32 illustrations
The Bridge of the Golden Wood: A Parable on How to Earn a Living by &
Series: Careers for Kids, Book 3 · Activity Books for Kids · Animal & Pet Books for Kids. Price: $3.95 USD. Words: 1,600. Language: English. Published: April 25, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Concepts / Money, Fiction » Children’s books » Business, Careers, Occupations
Selected for Vermont’s elementary school economics curriculum. A child helps hungry fish and finds a treasure. Illustrated Asian folk tale shows the value of work and gives career and business ideas. Kids (4+) love the story; older ones apply what they learn. 530 dyslexic-friendly words; 26 pg.
Great Cape o' Colors - Capa de colores (English-Spanish with pronunciation guide) by &
Series: Careers for Kids, Book 4 · Bilingual Spanish Children's Books · Activity Books for Kids. Price: $3.95 USD. Words: 1,180. Language: English. Published: May 30, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Concepts / Colors, Fiction » Children’s books » Business, Careers, Occupations
(Language, careers) “A magic cape” book for exploring colors—and daring jobs. English & Spanish text with pronunciation guide, black & Hispanic superheroes (kids 3+/ESL). Count the careers/cultures, try costumes. 100 dyslexic-friendly words, 28 pg.
Capa de colores: Carreras y culturas (Spanish with pronunciation guide in English) by &
Series: Careers for Kids · Bilingual Spanish Children's Books · Spanish Children's Books, Book 5 · Activity Books for Kids. Price: $3.95 USD. Words: 1,120. Language: Spanish. Published: June 27, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Concepts / Colors, Fiction » Children’s books » Business, Careers, Occupations
(Careers, language) Spanish career/culture/costume book with pronunciation guide. “Una capa de colores mágica.” Un libro sobre carreras, culturas, y colores con superhéroes hispanos y africanos. Kids 3 - 7. ¡A ponerse los disfraces! 100 words, 28 pg.