Fall 2024

Trade Careers

Series of 6 titles

What do carpenters build? What skills do electricians and mechanics need to fix everyday objects? Each title in this series explores an important trade career, the education and apprenticeships required, the tools and equipment needed to get the job done, and a snapshot of what a day working in the trade looks like.

Vibrant, full-color photos and labels help illustrate the tools and work of each trade. Take a Look! infographics provide additional information and explain STEM concepts. Each title also includes sidebars, a glossary, a table of contents, an index, and an activity.

Title   GRL Format Qty
Cover: Carpenter Carpenter New! Fall 2024
Cover: Electrician Electrician New! Fall 2024
Cover: Mason Mason New! Fall 2024
Cover: Mechanic Mechanic New! Fall 2024
Cover: Plumber Plumber New! Fall 2024
Cover: Welder Welder New! Fall 2024
Interest Level Grade 2 - Grade 5
Reading Level Grade 2
Copyright 2025
Publisher Jump!, Inc.
Imprint Pogo Books
Language English
Number of Pages 24
Publication Date 2024-08-01
BISACS JNF011000, JNF050000, JNF045000
Dimensions 7.5 x 9
Lexile 450-520
ATOS Reading Level 0.9-3.1
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Glossary of key words, Index, and Table of contents

Reviews

SLJ Review of Trade Careers

This series highlights specialized skilled trades such as welding, plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, mechanics, and masonry, making these careers accessible to early elementary readers. With shorter chapters designed to build confidence, the series provides in-depth information while remaining approachable for younger audiences. Text and photographs alternate throughout the pages, while visual glossaries help readers identify and understand the tools of each trade. Each book includes a simple activity to allow readers to try out the work themselves—like a picture frame-making activity in the carpentry book. True to the publisher’s style, engaging illustrations, infographics, and “Did You Know?” sections are woven into each chapter, making the content both captivating and informative. Men and women are featured in various roles across all trades.

VERDICT: This series would be a valuable addition to public, middle, and high school library collections.

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