{"product_id":"people-you-gotta-meet-before-you-grow-up-isbn-9781623540043","title":"People You Gotta Meet Before You Grow Up","description":"It doesn’t have to be a celebrity, it doesn’t have to be a big-name athlete: some of the most important and exciting people a kid can meet live right nearby, in his or her own hometown! These are the folks who quietly help keep us safe, grow our food, and motivate us with their success.  And this engaging book explains who these world-changers are, what they do, why they’re important, and how to make contact. Using a fun and appealing notebook-style format filled with lighthearted illustrations, it identifies individuals who might be cool to meet—from farmers and travelers to local entrepreneurs, politicians, and artists. Plus, it gives inquisitive strategies, interview questions, and research ideas, along with plenty of interesting tidbits, great quotes, intriguing profiles, blogs to check out, and Q\u0026amp;As. Every child will find something life-changing in these pages as they explore the lives of animal rescuers, scientists, writers, crafters, chefs, engineers, and so many more. They’ll even learn about the teens and tweens who take an active role in making their communities better places—like Maya Shea Penn,  a thirteen-year-old entrepreneur, philanthropist, designer, artist, animator, illustrator, and writer who started her own company when she was only eight! Who knows where it will inspire a kid to go?An upbeat guide that encourages young people to meet all sorts of community folks. Filled with strategies for meeting everyone from actors and  politicians to police officers and librarians, this book will help  anyone prepare to meet and interview the \"movers and shakers, heroes and  hotshots\" of the subtitle. Each chapter suggests a type of person to  meet and includes strategies for finding the person, questions to ask  and websites to explore. Often, the author includes an interview of his  own. Teachers who want a new project to try with their older elementary  students will find inspiration here. It is easy to picture a class  newsletter or collaborative movie project in which each student  interviews someone. The links provided will help students prepare ahead  of time, and the suggested questions should keep the project focused.  Adults and children alike may be surprised at the breadth of careers and  activities on display. We all know what a chef or a teacher is, but how  many know what an \"alternative transporter\" is? And, if you want to  meet a historical re-enactor, Rhatigan has suggestions for how to find  one, even in a small town. The overenthusiastic use of exclamation marks  in the titles of each chapter and the \"gotta\" in the title should be  forgiven, as this is far above the usual fare about community helpers  and careers. \u003cbr\u003eFuture journalists, go forth.\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eRhatigan hopes to convince young readers  that heroes don't have to be famous actors, athletes, or musicians.  Using a clearly defined set of strategies, he encourages children to  find role models in their own community. Whether the motivation is to  write an article for a school newspaper, to complete a class assignment,  or simply to satisfy a kid's own curiosity, the book offers  straightforward tips on arranging shadowing opportunities and  interviewing people about their professional endeavors. A heavy emphasis  is placed on how to properly converse with adults, and readers are  encouraged to take initiative in making contact with people in their  communities. Librarians, doctors, farmers, and entrepreneurs are just  some of the professionals mentioned. Each visually dynamic section  provides examples of notable archetypes of each profession and gives a  list of web resources for further reading. By redefining the idea of  role models, this book challenges kids to be effective communicators as  well as active and engaged members of their own neighborhoods.\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eJoe Rhatigan has authored more than twenty books for children and adults, including Bizarre History, Bizarre Crimes, Don’t Unravel When You Travel, and Out-of-This-World Astronomy. He has also produced several best-selling books and series, including 101 Places You Gotta See Before You're 12!, The Boo Boo Book, and the My Very Favorite Art Book series. Joe has been a poet, a teacher, a marketing manager, and a newspaper boy. He lives in Asheville, North Carolina, with his wife and three children.\u003cb\u003eThe Innovators and Risk-Takers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eYou Gotta Meet an Entrepreneur!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e             There are lots of good ideas out there that will make money. In fact, most of us have had at least one cool new business idea where we say, “If someone made (or did) that, they’d make a fortune!” A person who takes the risks of starting a new business and doesn’t listen to the voices all around that may say “this is a bad idea” and “you’re going to fail” is an entrepreneur.\u003cbr\u003e             Known as passionate, forward-thinking risk takers, entrepreneurs turn great ideas into even better businesses—building foundations for selling their ideas and making money for themselves and for their employees and investors. We need entrepreneurs for growth, new jobs, and the fresh ideas that keep our communities vibrant. Meeting one (or more!) will help you take your great ideas to the next level.\u003cbr\u003e Strategies\u003cbr\u003e • Ask family, friends, and teachers for local companies in your community. Look up these companies’ stories online and see if the entrepreneur who started the business is still there. Ask him or her for an interview.\u003cbr\u003e • If you have a good idea for a business, ask the entrepreneurs that you have found for advice on starting up and becoming an entrepreneur yourself.\u003cbr\u003e • Look into entrepreneurship programs for kids that pair up students with successful business leaders. If there is no such program where you live, start one! It can be your very first business venture.\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAsk Away\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • What did you need in order to start your business?\u003cbr\u003e • Did you have a lot of supporters or did most people think you were crazy to start your own business?\u003cbr\u003e • What’s your best advice for kids who want to be entrepreneurs?\u003cbr\u003e • What would you do differently if you were just starting your business today?\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSome Famous Entrepreneurs\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Maya Penn\u003cbr\u003e Gary Goldberg\u003cbr\u003e Steve Jobs\u003cbr\u003e Debbi Fields\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eCheck It Out\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A website about and for young entrepreneurs: \u003ci\u003ewww.youngentrepreneur.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Tips for kids and teens who want to start their own businesses: \u003ci\u003ebit.ly\/RIktmR\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Meet some young entrepreneurs: \u003ci\u003eonforb.es\/mUHImu\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300960522469,"sku":"NP9781623540043","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781623540043.jpg?v=1767734630","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/people-you-gotta-meet-before-you-grow-up-isbn-9781623540043","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}