"When Ryan learns his estranged father left him the Dallas Cowboys in his will, it is all Ryan can do to keep his dad's other son from snatching the team away"-- Provided by publisher.

If you love to dance you will want to read on to discover the many types of jobs that await you! From a professional ballet dancer to a dance therapist, see if this is the right career for you. Includes a glossary, sidebars, and photographs.

Viewers held their breath as Nik Wallenda crossed the Grand Canyon on a thin wire. Wearing no harness, he could have fallen to his death if he made a single mistake. Daredevils such as Wallenda make their living performing dangerous stunts. They risk their lives to push the limits of what humans can accomplish while huge audiences watch their every move. Part of the series They Do That for a Living?, Daredevils explores the history of this unusual...

Updated for 2020. Hospitals are the focus of this book. Included is information about who works in hospitals, how they help us, and why people might need to go to a hospital.

Information is one of the biggest businesses in the world today, even among criminals. People called hackers have been around for decades. They break into computer systems to steal private information. They then use it for their own financial gain. Other people also make their living by hacking. But they do it legally. Professional computer hackers use their skills to keep others from becoming the victims of criminal hackers. Part of the series, They...

Family photos are important historical sources. These snapshots in time help us learn about what life was like in the past. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with hard c and n sounds. Also features tips for teachers and caregivers along with additional information at the end to build the reader's background knowledge of the topic. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

The career workbook Roadmap is better than ever. Roadmap has been updated and expanded with tons of brand new content-including chapters on changing directions mid-career and not letting your past define your future. Through inspirational stories and interviews, journal-like prompts, and practical career development information, this helpful resource will steer students, recent graduates, and career-changers toward an authentic, fulfilling life. •...

"We all known kids who say they want to grow up to be President of the United States, but what about becoming an educational leader or become the CEO of a company? There are a myriad of ways kids today can not only grow up to become the leaders of tomorrow but start leading right now. Covering everything from well known professions like CEO, school superintendent, and working in government, to the not-so-well-known professions like becoming an entertainment...

An astronaut is a person who lives and works in space. Up to six astronauts live and work in the International Space Station as it orbits Earth. Find out more in Astronauts, one of the titles in the Thrilling Science and Technology Jobs series.

They deliver everything from bills to Christmas cards and brighten our day with their courtesy and care. Letter carriers help us communicate with people around the world and work in sunshine, rain, and snow to see to ensure that the mail arrives on time. Readers get a peek at this important profession and learn how the men and women who deliver the mail keep our community connected. Colorful photos and engaging text in this series help kids learn...