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Libro especializado que se ajusta al desarrollo de la cualificación profesional y adquisición del certificado de profesionalidad "COMT0112 - ACTIVIDADES DE GESTIÓN DEL PEQUEÑO COMERCIO". Manual imprescindible para la formación y la capacitación, que se basa en los principios de la cualificación y dinamización del conocimiento, como premisas para la mejora de la empleabilidad y eficacia para el desempeño del trabajo.
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Are you fascinated by sickness and how it spreads? Do you have the urge to help people suffering from diseases both known and unknown? Do you ever wonder how vaccines and cures are developed? If so, a career as an infectious disease specialist might be for you! Through interviews and actual case studies, you'll learn what it's like to be an infectious disease specialist and discover the role they play in modern medicine.
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A warehouse in a large city catches fire late at night. The flames spread to every floor, and nearby buildings are in danger of being caught up in the blaze. Suddenly, ear-piercing sirens fill the air. Trucks speed down a busy street. They stop in front of the warehouse, and firefighters rush out to contain the deadly blaze before anyone gets hurt. In City Firefighters, dramatic, true stories will keep readers turning the pages as they learn firsthand...
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Do you love solving riddles and mysteries? Does the unknown fascinate you? Would you enjoy gathering evidence and analyzing data? If so, perhaps a career in forensic science is for you! This book explores what a forensic scientist does through interviews, real-life examples, and actual case studies.
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Are you fascinated by wind, tornadoes, and hurricanes? Do you wish you could chase them? Then maybe a career in weather science is for you! Through interviews and stories of exciting-and terrifying-encounters with actual storms, you'll learn what these storm chasers do, how they study the weather, and what they can learn from it.
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Do you like the cold? Do you like solving mysteries and discovering answers? Are you interested in Earth's history? Then a career as an polar scientist might be for you! Through case studies and interviews, you'll discover what it means to be a polar scientist, studying the ice for answers to some of history's biggest questions.
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If a trip to an active volcano is your idea of a dream adventure, then perhaps a career in volcanology is for you! Through case studies, photographs, interviews, and facts, you'll discover what it means to be a volcanologist, why we need them, and how you can become one too.
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Schools are filled with people who have many different kinds of jobs - from teachers in classrooms to workers in the cafeteria. This charming introduction to an important curriculum and current events topic introduces readers to a variety of workers in the field of education and people who help students during their day. The simple, achievable text and colorful photographs encourage readers to respect and appreciate all the workers they come into...
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From a wildlife rehabilitator who cared for a hawk when its wing was broken to the team of workers who rescued hundreds of pelicans covered in thick, sticky oil after an oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, wildlife rehabilitators provide emergency care when animals need help the most. In this gripping new book, children will meet the brave rehabilitators who share a selfless dedication to helping orphaned, sick, or injured wildlife--including...
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Theme: Hi-Lo, life skills, career, achieve independence, skills, moving, finding a home, on your own, Moving out on your own comes with great responsibilities. Are you ready to take on this level of independence? If so, it's time to find a place to live. Knowing where to search and what to look for in an apartment will ensure you sign a lease for a place you love. Plan your big move carefully and understand common problems with roommates and landlords....
12) Transportation
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Theme: Hi-Lo, life skills, career, achieve independence, skills, travel, transportation, public transportation, Being able to get around easily provides people with a sense freedom and independence. But, navigating public and private transportation systems can be a challenge. From taking the bus to walking to planning an efficient commute, learn how to get around your community safely and smoothly. Combining practical content with visual appeal, the...
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An airplane rolls down the runway and is about to take off when a fire erupts in the right engine. Within seconds, the cabin is engulfed in flames. The passengers and crew start to breathe in thick smoke. They need to be evacuated--and fast! In less than a minute, aviation firefighters arrive with their equipment, ready to battle the blaze and rescue the people trapped inside the plane. In Aviation Firefighters, dramatic, true stories will keep readers...
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In our fast-changing world, creative problem-solvers are increasingly in demand across job markets. In this book, STEAM students will learn about the myriad opportunities that their future holds in store. They'll discover what kind of work is available to engineers, scientists, innovators, and artists. They'll appreciate how STEAM professionals influence our environment and lives. Using high-interest examples, accessible language, and colorful pictures,...
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The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of a wide variety of health care workers, including doctors, nurses, and pharmacists. They help us stay healthy and sometimes put their own health on the line to take care of their patients. Readers are encouraged to develop a deeper understanding of and appreciation for health care workers as they explore clear and concise main text and full-color photographs that depict what a day on the job is like...
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Seid nicht leise, seid laut! Tretet für ein gleichberechtigtes Miteinander ein! Verstecke niemals deine eigene Identität, setze dich dafür ein, dass in dieser Gesellschaft niemand diskriminiert wird: Das lernt man in diesem Buch im praktischen Mitnahmeformat von drei hochkarätigen Autorinnen! Gleichberechtigung von Männern und Frauen, von Menschen mit Migrationshintergrund, von trans- und intersexuellen Menschen – dass hier keine Unterschiede...
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Wondering about what career you might have in the future? Not sure where to get information on different jobs? This book can help you out. This book examines a variety of jobs in the field of public service. Each chapter looks at a different career and describes the training needed, the duties involved, and the qualities you need to do the job well. Readers will explore the worlds of police officers, EMTs, firefighters, social workers, librarians,...
19) Hotshots
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A wildfire rages in a forest, lighting up the tall pines with bright orange flames. As the wind whips the fire, it burns 60 acres (24 hectares)--about the size of 45 football fields--every minute! The giant wildfire is much too large for firefighters to extinguish with water hoses. This is a job for specially trained wildfire firefighters called hotshots. Dramatic, true stories will keep readers turning the pages as they learn firsthand how these...
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Theme: Hi-Lo, life skills, career, achieve independence, skills, household tasks, Taking on more responsibilities at home or moving into your own place can be both thrilling and intimidating. You may be handling grocery shopping, cooking, laundry, and house cleaning by yourself for the first time. Mastering a few basic skills will make these tasks easy and manageable. Then you'll have time to focus on something more fun-decorating your new place and...
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