Careers That Save Lives: Aid Worker

Author: Louise Spilsbury
Publisher: Franklin Watts Ltd
Category: Work
Age Group: 12-17
Book Format: Hardcover

This book explores the life and work of aid workers all around the world. The book looks at people who work in places affected by natural disasters such as famine and earthquakes and those who work in dangerous conflict zones. We discover how people begin a career in aid work, the skills they need to be able to carry out their humanitarian roles, the challenges they face and the risks and rewards of their life-saving work. Readers can also find out how they could become an aid worker themselves.Careers That Save Lives explores the world of jobs that save or change lives, offering readers an in-depth look at these worthwhile and fulfilling roles. The series invites children to consider why each job is so important and what characteristics people might need to carry it out. An interesting and reflective career series for children aged 9+.

Table Of Contents
1: Helping People

1: Heroes Abroad

1: In the Office

1: Disaster Relief

1: Medical Aid

1: Disaster Prevention

1: Sanitation

1: Helping Refugees

1: Famine Relief

1: Development Projects

1: Working With Children

1: Risks and Rewards

1: Could You Have a Career as an Aid Worker?

1: Glossary

1: Further Reading and Websites

1: Index
About Louise Spilsbury
Louise Spilsbury is a prolific children's book author. She has written titles on almost every subject, from science and geography through to world affairs, social issues, art, history, and literacy. Louise is married to the author Richard Spilsbury and has two children. She lives and works in Devon.

(BK-9781445145136)

SKU BK-9781445145136
Barcode # 9781445145136
Brand Franklin Watts Ltd
Artist / Author Louise Spilsbury
Shipping Weight 0.3800kg
Shipping Width 0.220m
Shipping Height 0.010m
Shipping Length 0.280m
Assembled Length 28.200m
Assembled Height 0.900m
Assembled Width 22.300m
Type Hardcover

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