Books about Jobs/Careers for Younger Kids

Books all about different types of jobs, careers, occupations, and vocations. For children approximately 0-8 years old

Updated October 24, 2024
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Look, I'm an engineer
Paper Book
This playful preschool activity book for kids will unleash your child's curiosity and creativity as they play their way through 15 super fun STEM projects. Every project features bright photography and charming illustrations, which support the easy-to-follow instructions. Perfect...

Primary non-fiction

What do you do if you work at the zoo?
Jenkins, Steve
Ebook
From Caldecott Honor-winning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page comes an early introduction to one of young readers' favorite places: the zoo! Going to the zoo is so exciting! You might see penguins swimming underwater, snakes sunning in the reptile house,...

Primary non-fiction

You can be a primatologist
Pruetz, J. D.
Paper Book
Monkeys, apes, gorillas, and chimps! There are so many primates for budding nature lovers to meet. Learn all about the career of a real-life National Geographic scientist as she heads into the wild to study these amazing animals. Come along with Dr. Jill Pruetz as she heads to...

Primary non-fiction

You can be an entomologist!
Martins, Dino J.
Paper Book
Trek into the field with insect expert and National Geographic explorer Dr. Dino Martins to study all kinds of critters that creep, crawl, and fly to learn what exactly an entomologist does There are more than one million different kinds of insects in the world ... and curious kids seem...

Primary non-fiction

Maisy at work : a first words book
Cousins, Lucy
Paper Book
What kind of work does Maisy want to do? Bold, enticing pictures and words inside a handy tabbed board book help babies and toddlers make language connections. Does Maisy want to work as a firefighter? Turn the tab marked with a fire hose and find all the exciting gear that comes...

Board book


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