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64 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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English
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Introduces preteens to seven careers working with animals, including animal groomer, veterinarian, and zookeeper, each with a description, outlines of basic responsibilities and qualifications, and a look at a typical day on the job.
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80 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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English
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People who like animals have a wide variety of career choices available, ranging from pet groomer to entomologist. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed, along with insights from industry insiders.
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When Temple Grandin was born, her parents knew that she was different. Years later she was diagnosed with autism. While Temple's doctor and father both recommended an institution, her mother believed in her. Temple went to school instead. Today, Dr. Temple Grandin is a scientist and professor of animal science at Colorado State University. Her world-changing career revolutionized the livestock industry. As an advocate for autism, Temple uses her experience...
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xiii, 252 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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"In this wondrous and eye-opening exploration, Steve Searles, the reknown and respected "Bear Whisperer" of Mammoth Lakes, takes the reader on a journey into the lives of these remarkable creatures and the world we share. In the late 1990s, the town of Mammoth Lakes, California hired Steve Searles as a hunter to cull half its troublesome bear population. But as he began to prepare for the grim task, the bears soon won him over, and Searles realised...
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