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
Paper Book
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, or giraffes...

Primary non-fiction

Little Leonardo's fascinating world of technology
Cooper, Bob (Author at Gibbs Smith, Publisher)
Paper Book
With original Renaissance man Leonardo da Vinci as inspiration, this fascinating new volume in the Little Leonardo series introduces kids to the wonders of technology and the people who create it. Learn how nine fields of technology are present in nearly every aspect of our lives. From the...

Primary non-fiction

World's coolest jobs
Brett, Anna
Paper Book
How does a Black kid from North Philly wind up playing polo? The much-anticipated sequel to Ghetto Cowboy, now a major motion picture starring Idris Elba and Stranger Things's Caleb McLaughlin. When Cole moves in with his dad, Harp, he thinks life will be sweet-...

Primary non-fiction

If you love books, you could be...
Dennis, Elizabeth
Paper Book
Learn all about the careers you could have if you love books in this nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read, part of a series that gives readers a sneak peek at how they can turn their passions into careers! Do you love books? Then you could be a librarian, an editor, or a book...

Reader, Level 2


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