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I want to be a scientist / written by Štěpánka Sekaninová ; illustrated by Honza Smolík.

Summary:

"Think science is all dusty, old textbooks and super complicated formulas? Think again! I Want to be a Scientist throws open the doors to a world of seriously cool science careers you won't believe are real. Ever dreamed of digging up dinosaur bones? Maybe diving deep to study colorful fish? Or even exploring the secret science of music? Buckle up as we journey through 18 mind-blowing scientific fields, meeting the amazing people who make it their job to study everything from squishy moss to ancient fossils. Discover the surprising tools they use and get ready to say "Wow, I could do that!" At the end, test your newfound knowledge with a fun quiz that will spark even more scientific curiosity. Get ready to see science in a whole new, incredibly exciting light!"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9788000075747
  • ISBN: 8000075741
  • Physical Description: 55 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
  • Publisher: Prague : Albatros, an imprint of Albatros Media Group, [2026]

Content descriptions

General Note:
"18 careers in science to pursue"--Cover
Formatted Contents Note:
Paleontologist -- Archaeologist -- Bryologist -- Ichthyologist -- Bromatologist -- Herpetologist -- Entomologist -- Ornithologist -- Parasitologist -- Dendrologist -- Glaciologist -- Musicologist -- Mycologist -- Geologist -- Pedologist -- Hydrologist -- Anthropologist -- Ufologist.
Subject:
Scientists > Juvenile literature.
Science > Vocational guidance > Juvenile literature.

Available copies

  • 9 of 18 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)

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  • 0 current holds with 18 total copies.
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Hot Springs Library J 502.3 SEK (Text) 30229101448545 Juvenile New Nonfiction Available -
Ashe County Public Library J 502.3 SEK (Text) 50503011228865 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Black Mountain Library j502.3 SEK (Text) 0020514185592 Juvenile New Nonfiction Checked out 08/25/2026
Bordeaux Library CMB2030420 (Text) CMB2030420 Technical Services In process -
Bunn Branch J/502.3/Sekaninova (Text) 72350000135574 Juvenile New Nonfiction Available -
Cliffdale Library CMB2030420 (Text) CMB2030421 Technical Services In process -
Cumberland Headquarters CMB2030420 (Text) CMB2030423 Technical Services In process -
Goldsboro Library J 502.3 SEK (Text) 900005000339031 Juvenile New Nonfiction Available -
High Point Library J 502.3 Sekaninová (Text) 30519020536549 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library J 502.3 Sekaninová (Text) 39523000125001 Juvenile New Nonfiction Available -

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Summary: "Think science is all dusty, old textbooks and super complicated formulas? Think again! I Want to be a Scientist throws open the doors to a world of seriously cool science careers you won't believe are real. Ever dreamed of digging up dinosaur bones? Maybe diving deep to study colorful fish? Or even exploring the secret science of music? Buckle up as we journey through 18 mind-blowing scientific fields, meeting the amazing people who make it their job to study everything from squishy moss to ancient fossils. Discover the surprising tools they use and get ready to say "Wow, I could do that!" At the end, test your newfound knowledge with a fun quiz that will spark even more scientific curiosity. Get ready to see science in a whole new, incredibly exciting light!"--