Overview
Kay and her classmates experience an unusually hot day inside their school. When Kay tries to help, she accidentally causes the school's air conditioning to stop. They call the Next Up Trades, and their HVACR technicians, Gomer Gopher and Drafty Giraffe, to come and save the day. Kay and the class learn about teamwork, HVACR technology, and develop a deeper appreciation for the skilled trades. The book provides HVACR word associations throughout the story, and the last page concludes with a word and image association lesson. This tool assists children's retention of industry-related vocabulary. The second book in the NEXT UP TRADES series, sponsored by the ACCA (Air Conditioning Contractors of America), is available in English & Spanish along with multiple formats (paperback and Kindle). This popular kids' book, perfect for Career Day, encourages future plans for kids in skilled trades. Titles like ""Boys Book of Trades,"" ""Blue Collar ABC,"" ""When I Grow Up,"" and ""What Shoes Will You Wear"" are also great additions to inspire young readers. ""The Air Came To A Stop"" is an excellent gift for children who are curious about how things work and enjoy hands-on activities. Fans of educational stories and parents looking to introduce their kids to the world of skilled trades will find this book invaluable. As one reader put it, ""This book not only entertains but also educates, making it a must-have for every young reader's collection.""
Full Product Details
Author: Ryan Kiscaden ,
Lana Lee
Publisher: Children
Imprint: Children
Dimensions:
Width: 21.60cm
, Height: 0.30cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.127kg
ISBN: 9798990964655
Pages: 60
Publication Date: 12 November 2024
Recommended Age: From 4 to 10 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
""Kids learn when introduced to stories and words that create a compellingworld. The Air Came to a Stop is all that and a gentle intro to working in the trades."" Tom Peric (author based in New Jersey)""Ryan exemplifies selfless concern for appreciation and respect for the trades. Skilled professional tradespeople are declining in numbers, and yet the need for expertise and household solutions only grows as our population grows. While technology is improving and aiding in these solutions to the home service industry, I suspect finding a robot to work under a sink, crawl in an attic, or jump into a ditch is a long time coming. Like Ryan, I was not raised in a family of tradespeople, and yet these intelligent, hard workers became the inspiration for me in my career in wholesale distribution. Everyone has a stake in raising awareness for the trades, directly or indirectly. I hope we can all follow Ryan's lead and many others in promoting a career in the trades to our youth."" Terry Ludwig (Pennsylvania)APR Supply Company, SVP - Retired (2024)""Gomer Gopher showed our son that skilled tradespeople are superheroes too! He is now their #1 fan. Just like other products I order in the mail, this book arrived fast.""Miles S. (South Carolina)""A well-executed book. Funny and memorable characters."" Jesse T. (Pennsylvania)""Bravo! There are heroes in all occupations. The Air Came to a Stop reminds us of all how important are our skilled workforce.""Kevin R. (Pennsylvania) ""Next Up Trades is a niche I didn't know we needed but I am so grateful that it's created. Not only does it celebrate the skills required of our tradespeople (both interpersonal and job-specific) but also the entrepreneurial spirit that is so critical to success. The book highlights the importance of these professions in our day-to-day lives; more importantly this series emphasizes the integrity of those who keep our homes and businesses afloat.""Riki J. (Pennsylvania)
Author Information
RYAN KISCADEN is an author, an HVACR and plumbing marketer, and is employed by a major plumbing manufacturer. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration and an MBA from Elizabethtown College. He lives outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with his wife and two young sons. His experiences include working for an HVACR and plumbing wholesaler, running a non-profit focused on recycling thermostats and major plumbing equipment and plumbing category manufacturers. More information on his professional background is available on LinkedIn.
