Carpenter – Trade Careers Series, Nonfiction Reading for Grades 2-5 – STEM Topics for Developmental Learning – Pogo Books Collection

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the skills, education, and tools needed to become a carpenter and discover what a day as a carpenter looks like. Take a Look! infographics and sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend learning. From the Trade Careers Series: 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.