BONUS: Help kids learn about various careers with these fun reads

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When it is too hot to play outside and, inside, the walls feel like they are closing in on the family, what can you do with your children? Read! It’s a great escape from the here and now, and can even provide kids with a glimpse into their futures with the right book selections.

Grab these books focused on various careers and help your child explore what they can be when they grow up:

Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty
Highlighting STEM subjects and women in science, this book shows that science is fun.
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The Tooth Book by Dr. Seuss
Rhyming text and illustrations briefly point out what animals have teeth, their uses, and how to care for them.
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Sally Goes to the Vet by Stephen Huneck
Sally, the inquisitive black Labrador retriever, takes her very first trip to the vet!
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Astronaut Handbook by Meghan McCarthy
From weightlessness to schooling, this books covers what it takes to head to space.
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Farmer Brown Goes Round by Teri Sloat
A twister strikes Farmer Brown's farm and mixes the animals all up, so that the cows oinked, sheep clucked, hens brayed and his hound neighed.
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Fire Fighters to the Rescue by Kersten Hamilton
From practical jokes in the firehouse to legendary bravery, every detail of a firefighter’s life is fascinating.
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