From the creator of Gibberish, a friendship story about different ways to think and create.It begins with two boys who together dream of sailing across the wide sea. As they grow and both become boat makers, their differences grow bigger and bigger. One has a wild and fresh imagination, with tons of great ideas; but he has trouble with quality control. The other is meticulous and strives for perfection; but he has trouble finishing even one boat! Only when...

BEST OF THE YEAR: Kirkus · Parents Magazine · APALA · Chicago Public Library · Washington Post · Evanston Public Library · Los Angeles Public LibraryA touching story about the power of play to break down barriers — perfect for back to school season!It’s Dat’s first day of school in a new country! Dat and his Mah made a long journey to get here, and Dat doesn’t know the language. To Dat, everything everybody says ...

Una historia emotiva sobre el poder de la compasión — un elección perfecto por la temporada de regreso a clases!Mejor del año: Kirkus · Parents Magazine · APALA · Chicago Public Library · Washington Post · Evanston Public Library · Los Angeles Public LibraryEs el primer día de clase de Dat en un nuevo país. Dat y Ma han hecho una larga travesía para llegar aquí, pero Dat no sabe hablar el idioma. Para Dat, todo lo...

From the creator of Gibberish, a friendship story about different ways to think and create.It begins with two boys who together dream of sailing across the wide sea. As they grow and both become boat makers, their differences grow bigger and bigger.Van has a wild and fresh imagination, with tons of great ideas; but he has trouble with quality control. Minh is meticulous and strives for perfection; but he has trouble finishing even one boat! Only when the two friends reunite...

It’s Dat’s first day of school in a new country! Dat and his Mah made a long journey to get here, and Dat doesn’tknow the language. To Dat, everything everybody says — from the school bus driver to his new classmates— sounds like gibberish. How is Dat going to make new friends if they can’t understand each other? Luckilythere’s a friendly girl in Dat’s class who knows that there are other ways to communicate, besides just talking.Could she help make sense of the...

It’s Dat’s first day of school in a new country! Dat and his Mah made a long journey to get here, and Dat doesn’t know the language. To Dat, everything everybody says—from the school bus driver to his new classmates—sounds likegibberish. How is Dat going to make new friends if they can’t understand each other?Luckily there’s a friendly girl in Dat’s class who knows that there are other ways to communicate, besides just talking. Could she help make sense of the gibberish?

Health care is one of the fastest growing industries in the nation as the population ages and health care needs increase. Vo-tech education prepares teens for employment and further education in this challenging and rewarding field. Today's vo-tech students can learn practical skills, obtain health care certifications, and even earn college credit. This unique resource enables readers to make informed choices about paths to a health care career, focusing on secondary offerings such as magn...

Careers in technical education (CTE), also known as vo-tech careers, are believed to be among the best options for increasing students’ future earning power. Architecture and construction are areas that fall clearly within the CTE/vo-tech category. This volume prepares young people who are interested in specific architectural and construction fields, such as electronics, architectural woodworking, and heavy equipment operation. Readers also learn about designing their own CTE programs as w...

Careers in the field of business vary widely and attract students with many different skill sets and interests. Through vo-tech programs, students can begin exploring business opportunities in high school and honing the skills they will need to one day succeed in the field. Office experience goes hand-in-hand with classroom learning in such programs, providing students with a thorough grounding in everything from accounting and finance basics to the latest technologies used in e-business. ...

Many students are coming to realize that traditional four-year colleges do not necessarily lead to gainful employment after graduation and, therefore, do not always make good financial sense. Vocational and technical education, on the other hand, provides practical skills training, real-world experience, professional certification and contacts, and a direct pathway to jobs and careers. Readers are introduced to the exciting and enriching learning opportunities afforded by vo-tech and CTE p...

Whether people are inspired by events such as 9/11 or the simple desire to help others, or they want to start in on a meaningful career without going to a four-year college, vo-tech careers in law, public safety, corrections, and security are more popular than ever. This volume offers readers an overview of some of the major career options in these fields, as well as the vo-tech training available. Interviews with people working in these fields offer realistic insight and frank description...

Thanks to the pervasive use of computers, cell phones, and various hand-held devices, information technology is a hot career field. Packed with pertinent information on the benefits of vocational training, this handy guide reveals how readers can become IT professionals. Included are tips for career preparation while in high school and vo-tech and certification resources. Real-world examples, derived from interviews with workers in the field, provide the voice of experience that today's st...