Carpenter

By Susan Hindman

Have you ever wondered how a house is built or how a piece of furniture is made? It takes the skilled hands of a carpenter to create these things from raw materials. Look inside to learn more about this constructive career. The Cool Careers series introduces readers to interesting and important careers for the 21st century. Read all of the titles in the Career and Technical Education set: Air Traffic Controller Auto Technician Carpenter Dental Hygienist Electrician Heavy Equipment Operator Multimedia Artist and Animator Surgical Technologist To guide your reading, look for these notes that will help build the understanding and skills you'll need in the 21st century: Learning & Innovation Skills You need to learn about many things, but you also need to learn how to learn. These notes give you hints about how to use what you know in better and more creative ways. 21st Century Content You study reading, math, science, and social studies. You also need to learn about the world of work and your community. These notes tell you about business and money. They also give you ideas about how you can help yourself, your community, and the world. Life & Career Skills These notes tell you about skills you will use throughout your life. They give you ideas about how to work well with others, make good decisions, and achieve your goals in life. Book jacket.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1602799350
• ISBN13: 9781602799356
• Release Date: August 2010
• Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.7" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 9 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 8