How to be a... Series

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Learning about their parents jobs and the different types of careers is a big way children begin to make sense of the world. This series is a perfect picture book introduction to the varied and wonderful roles one can have in society!

Each book is 32 pages long and explains in simple and visual ways what different types of jobs look like from the experts themselves. From the ever so popular vets and astronauts to detectives and footballers, these books cover not only the well-known titles with surprising facts, but other roles within those field children can explore, too. 

This series is a brilliant non-fiction series for children aged 5 and 6, and is perfect for fans of What Do People Do All Day?

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All the How to be a .... books in order:

Book 1: How to be an Astronaut and Other Space Jobs (2019)
Book 2: How to be a Football and Other Sports Jobs (2021)
Book 3: How to be a Vet and Other Animal Jobs (2021)
Book 4: How to be a Doctor and Other Life-Saving Jobs (2022)
Book 5: How to be a Detective and Other Crime-Fighting Jobs (2023)
Book 6: How to Launch a Tech Start-Up:Robotics, Gaming and Other Tech Jobs (2024)
Book 7: How to be an Actor and Other Film and TV Jobs (2025)

Book 1
Book 1

How to be an Astronaut and Other Space Jobs

Shortlisted for the 2020 Blue Peter Book Awards Discover what it's really like to be an astronaut, and all of the othe... MoreHow to be an Astronaut and Other Space Jobs

(14 reviews) 5 14
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Book 2
Book 2

How to Be a Footballer and Other Sports Jobs

Discover what it's really like to be a footballer, and all of the other jobs behind the scenes, in this fascinating il... MoreHow to Be a Footballer and Other Sports Jobs

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 3
Book 3

How to Be a Vet and Other Animal Jobs

Discover what it's really like to be a vet, and all of the other jobs working with animals, in this fascinating illust... MoreHow to Be a Vet and Other Animal Jobs

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 4
Book 4

How to Be a Doctor and Other Life-Saving Jobs

Discover what it's really like to be a doctor, and all of the other life-saving jobs, in this fascinating illustrated ... MoreHow to Be a Doctor and Other Life-Saving Jobs

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Book 5
Book 5

How to be a Detective and Other Crime-Fighting Jobs

A friendly, fascinating book about how to work in the crime-fighting industry, written by Detective Constable Alexandra ... MoreHow to be a Detective and Other Crime-Fighting Jobs

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Book 6
Book 6

How to Launch a Tech Start-Up: Robotics, Gaming and Other Tech Jobs

Discover what it's really like to launch a start-up, and all of the other jobs in the tech industry, in this fascinati... MoreHow to Launch a Tech Start-Up: Robotics, Gaming and Other Tech Jobs

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 7
Book 7

How to Be an Actor and Other Film and TV Jobs

Discover what it's really like to be an actor, and all of the other jobs behind the scenes, in this fascinating illust... MoreHow to Be an Actor and Other Film and TV Jobs

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 8
Book 8

How to be a Knight

The ultimate guide for the novice knight, covering everything from sieges and swordplay to feasts and fights. This book ... MoreHow to be a Knight

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Book 9
Book 9

How to be a Pharaoh

Want to know how to be a fabulous Pharaoh? This is the handbook for you. From building pyramids to becoming a mummy (the... MoreHow to be a Pharaoh

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Book 10
Book 10

How to be a Pirate

Whizzing cannonballs, howling storms, rare diseases... Being a pirate isn't all fun and games. But if you need to brush ... MoreHow to be a Pirate

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Book 11
Book 11

How to be a Roman Soldier

Do you know how to march in step? Or what a scorpion catapult looks like? Or why a tortoise is handy in battle? You'll f... MoreHow to be a Roman Soldier

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