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So, You Wanna Be a Comic Book Artist? is a hip how-to book that helps aspiring young comic book artists realize their dreams. Using a lively, informative style, Phil Amara shows kids how to create their own superheroes, write storylines, get their comics published, and possibly become famous. The book features precise techniques for creating a superhero or villain, advice on how and where to submit work and how to navigate the minefield of self-publishing a comic or zine, interviews with current artists, and biographies of the founders of the most popular comics. The book also profiles ten young comic book artists who are publishing their work. ... Read more

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WOOOO
I recommend the book simply because I'm one of the "young artists" featured (names David Barnes). They even let me do a booksigning...a really great experience!

This Is A Good Book!!
This is a fun book to read. In addition to being well written and informative, this book opened up to me the wonderful world of comics/graphic novels (MAGIC KNIGHTS RAYEARTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)I think it is a really good book for if you want to start on drawing comics but you just don't know if you have the patience to fit all those little drawings into little boxes. That's kinda how I felt at first but now I love drawing comics.

Written in a kid-friendly, chatty tone
Comic book fans of all ages who want to create some memorable works of their own receive basic tips on everything from starting a cartoon studio and choosing characters and plots to honing drawing skills and submitting work to comics companies. A kid-friendly, chatty tone makes it easy for younger artists to become involved.

VERY GOOD BOOK!!!
This book is very helpful. I can now draw comics very well!!!

well done
This is a great book for kids who are interested in cartooning and comics. Any kid who thinks they might want to draw or write comics will love this book- I know I would have! I have taught several comic-book art classes in the upstate NY area, and I would recomend it to any art teacher who wanted to do a comic book project. The design, layout of the book, and illustrations (Some by teen cartoonists and younger!) are very fun and exciting. Well done! ... Read more

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Being a police officer is a very important job. Just ask Sergeant Murphy! In A Day at the Police Station, young readers will get an up-close look at police work—from solving crimes, to helping lost children and more! The fun, lively art will appeal to fans of Richard Scarry—and police officers—everywhere! ... Read more

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disappointed
Our 4 year old loves R. Scarry - Lowley the worm one of our favorites.We were extraordinarily disappointed with "A Day at the Police Station".An infant lost from the mom, a ghost in the bathroom (great help for potty training) I mean come on.Weak effort, not thought out - too bad.3/4 of the book is great but that 1/4 just overwhelming. ... Read more

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Two veteran Jersey-shore lifeguards recount a "day in the life" at their jobs in this playfully illustrated, surprisingly information-packed picture book.

A day at the beach begins at 6 a.m., and kids who are reading along should immediately know that they're in for some fun as various industrial vehicles roll out to clean beach litter and prep the sand. Each big rig (from the Surf Rake to the Sanitizer to the Sifter) gets described in detail in a band that runs across the bottom of the spread, setting up a format that continues throughout the book. The action plays out with engaging text on the top part of the page ("10-95! Form a search party! Calm the frantic parent!") as detailed drawings and fun facts roll out underneath. Kids will have a hard time dividing their attention between the action-packed scenes on top (featuring every beach scene and activity imaginable) and the illustrated beach trivia down below (ranging from wildlife and equipment to lingo and ancient lifeguard lore).

With over 65 years of beach-patrolling between them, John O'Brien and Max Bilkins convey the obvious love that they have for both the beach and their vocation. Kids and grownups will likely learn a few things, and the dense format and heavily populated illustrations should encourage many repeat reads. (Ages 4 to 8) --Paul Hughes ... Read more

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Anna loves to sit in the corner of her father's workshop watching his skillful hands as they lovingly repair books. She understands what other people do not: Though the new large binderies that are stealing her father's business can bind books faster, their work will not endure as long.

To many customers though, speed matters more than skill. Her father's most important client threatens to pull his business unless his latest order of books is rebound in three days. Anna's father works long hours struggling to complete the order, but all seems lost when Anna's pregnant mother goes into labor the night before the order is due. Determined not to let her father fail, Anna decides to take the fate of the family business into her own hands. ... Read more

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Anna and the string
You can write a children's picture book about almost anything these days, but this was the first bookbinding item I'd yet seen. In this simple tale, Anna is the daughter of a bookbinder. Her father is slowly loosing his business to the new competitive binderies, and her mother is pregnant with their second child. When the unexpected birth coincides poorly with an urgent binding order, it's up to Anna to practice the family art and save the day.

First of all, I'd just like to say what a relief it is to have a heroine in a picture book wearing glasses. Usually if a girl is in a book and there are glasses on her head, the ENTIRE storyline concentrates on her acceptance of the glasses or she is a computer/science/math genius. In this story, no mention is made of them, so well done there. The plot and setting of the story, however, are a bit unclear. It appears that this tale takes place somewhere in Europe, possibly before World War Two. Anna and her family could well be Jewish, but if so the author's not telling. The plot is intricately tied to the classic Aesop tale of the Tortoise and the Hare, with the motto "Slow and steady wins the race" (Anna's mantra). Just to be facetious, I'll point out that though the book rails against binding books with glue, "glue will get hard and the books' spines will crack", this book itself is glue bound. But all in all, it's a fine story. Not particularly thrilling or different, but nice. If you've a kid into book binding, I couldn't think of a better choice (mixed praise, I know). ... Read more

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Features such jobs as software engineer, systems analyst, network administrator, and sales and marketing executive. ... Read more

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good for girls and women
I bought this book after hearing Ceel Pasternak and Linda Thornburg speak at a chapter meeting of the Association for Women in Computing. They've put a lot of thought into creating a series of books that will be interesting to junior high school aged girls and introduce them to role models in a variety of feilds, particularly the "non-traditional" ones.

Each chapter of the book is about a different woman who speaks about what her job title is, what that means, and what a day for her might entail. It also talks about what the woman liked to do as a child, the people who encouraged her, what her interests were then and now, and how she got to this point in her career and life. So, you're not just reading about a job, you're reading about a person, and what it's like to be an adult who works in this field. I think it's a good book, because reading it ought to dispell the idea that many young girls seem to have that even if they like their computer at home, they wouldn't want a computing job, because they'd be stuck behind the computer all day and never interacting with anyone else.

It's an easy read, and I don't think it talks down to the audience. I enjoyed reading it myself.

Good Reading For Every Career-Minded Woman!
The growth experienced in the computer industry has given many women the opportunity to advance themselves into job markets once predominantly held by men. The times have changed. Many women have earned their wings so-to-speak and are climbing the corporate ladders of many well-known companies and some have even started their own!

Cool Careers for Girls in Computers written by Ceel Pasternak & Linda Thornburg offers the inside scoop on how ten women have advanced from their earliest days of childhood through to their present occupations. Readers will learn of the obstacles and challenges in life these women faced as they achieved the skills and employment opportunities they either sought after or were presented with.

Readers will be intrigued by the series of events that took place in the lives of these women as their careers progressed. The contributions of families, other loved ones, role models, hobbies, personal interests, social activities, job fairs, high school and college education, marriage, employment history, and keeping up with technological advances are some of the factors that helped to shape their lives.

Readers are encouraged to learn how these women achieved their own successes. Learn what motivated them to succeed. Learn about the variety of computer industry jobs they hold. Any woman who applies herself to a solid education and a determined work ethic can achieve similar success. This book will serve as an inspiring guide for any woman searching for guidance and encouragement to succeed in the computer industry.

As the life stories of the women featured in this book are unfolded, readers may come to realize that their own lives are not much different. Readers will learn from these women what it takes to get ahead in life and in their careers. Resources provided at the back of the book provides readers with some additional assistance for personal growth and professional development. Good reading for every career-minded woman! ... Read more

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Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Writing
My mom was helping me find books to help me decide a career and we found this book. It helped me a lot! I learned about being an editor, writer, journalist, and many more. It has a great test to help you decide what you really like to do. I definitely recommend this book to any other kids, and also adults, that like to write. ... Read more

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Stimulating,thought provoking bios
Editor has provided young adults with stimulating, thought provoking biographies of famous persons in different fields of edeavor. Book should be a motivating influence on all who read it. ... Read more

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No one gets left behind
Adventure and action abound when the rescue heroes are around. What a wonderful concept for children, not one firearm ever seen.

Billy Blazes, Firefighter
I bought this book for my 3 year old son and he loves it. He loves the whole Rescue Hero collection. The book is short, which is good for bed time, but he takes it in the car with him and looks at the pages also. It is good for young ones because the pages are hard. I would recommend this book for any child who is a fan of the Rescue Heroes. ... Read more

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Since the first hungry wolf bravely approached an ancient cooking fire and was rewarded with a scrap of meat, our lives and the lives of dogs have been interwoven. Dogs have worked for us as warriors with ammunition strapped to their bodies. Dogs have gone through snow, icy seas, and into the dangerous rubble of collapsed buildings to rescue us. Dogs, with their spectacular ability to detect odors, keep us safe by finding drugs and explosives. They lead us if we cannot see and react for us when we cannot hear. Most of all, they love us – and we love them.

This fascinating book by Norma Fleck Award-winner, Gena K. Gorrell, describes the dogs of history, the evolution of breeds for different purposes, and the training involved in preparing the modern-day heroes who find lost children, nab criminals, and point out contraband – heroes who just happen to be dogs. ... Read more

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