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Careers in the Gig Economy

Most teenagers have heard of the gig economy, but they might not know what it is or how it works or whether it would suit their future career plans. Careers in the Gig Economy offers practical guidance on these and other related topics. Books in the series focus on specific career fields, such as social media and marketing and the creative arts. Each book examines types of gig jobs in a given field, how to find them, how to connect with customers or employers, and the upsides and downsides of gig work. Real-world accounts and a Q&A interview with a gig worker add interest and insight.

Careers in the Military

Young people can gain valuable skills, experience, and discipline in the military. They can also train for a wide array of careers, many of which will enable a seamless transition to civilian life. Each volume profiles six specific jobs in various career fields including medicine, skilled trades, and intelligence and cybersecurity. What the jobs entail, required education and training, and employment prospects in the civilian world are discussed along with insights from service personnel.

Careers in Your Community

This career series focuses on the indispensable jobs performed by professionals we encounter on a daily basis in our own neighbourhood or community. Although the services they provide vary in terms of education and training, compensation, and skills, all of these careers are familiar and attainable to young adults, with such paths as law enforcement, teaching, health services, catering, and more. Readers will find detailed information about what each career involves, the education and training needed to acquire it, and steps to take in order to start preparing now.

Caring for the Planet

Caring for Your Magical Pets (Hi Jinx)

Owning a pet is a huge responsibility, especially when that pet breathes fire or bursts into flames! Putting a spin on classic pet guides, this series details how to care for magical pets through witty, conversational text that explores life cycles, how much food and exercise, and special care each pet needs along with information about the joys and potential hazards each pet brings. With humorous imagery that works hand in hand with the text, this series is sure to spark young readers' imaginations and prove that reading can be fun.

Caring for Your Pet Dinosaur (Hi Jinx)

From dealing with the dinosaur's incredible size to figuring out how to feed it, owning a dino is hard work! Before they bring home a T. Rex egg or adopt a full grown Diplodocus, help readers explore what it would take to have a pet dinosaur through humorous text and laugh-out loud imagery.

Carlos Gomez

Loosely based on the artist's childhood in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, this graphic novel centers on Carlos Gomez and his family-the only Mexican family in their Midwestern town. (This graphic novel encompasses the intersectionality of LatinX, LGBTQ, and disability.)

Carter High Chronicles

Meet the students of Carter High – they are a diverse group of teens from a variety of backgrounds. Each book features a character embroiled in a typical high school dilemma. Topics are involving and pertinent to young adult readers: romance, sports, friendship, exams, work and family.

Carter High Mysteries

Carter High is a typical high school. The students of Carter High attend classes, participate in sports and drama, cram for exams, and go on field trips. Topics are involving and pertinent to young adult readers: romance, sports, friendship, exams, work, and family but with a twist of mystery.

Carter High Senior Year

The students of Carter High return for their senior year. These books continue the stories from Carter High Chronicles and introduce new characters. Topic are involving and pertinent to young adult readers.