I started feeling compelled to consider ways to address the labor shortage, especially after recently experiencing an emergency air conditioning repair myself. I may not turn wrenches, but I can tell the contractor’s story.
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THE AIR CAME TO A STOP
Sponsored by the ACCA (Air Conditioning Contractors of America)
Winner of the Spirit of Independence Award
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.
Available on Amazon.
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THE WATER CAME TO A STOP
Sponsored by the ACCA (Air Conditioning Contractors of America)
Dean is having an enjoyable birthday with all his friends and family when his home’s water unexpectedly stops. The family acts quickly and calls contractors from NEXT UP TRADES. Gomer Gopher and Flo Fish provide a solution to the problem and help immediately. Dean and the family acknowledge a deep admiration for all those involved in the skilled trade of PLUMBING.
The Water Came To A Stop is the first book of the NEXT UP TRADES series, set in a residential plumbing application. The book utilizes rhyming word structure to teach children that skilled trades work is noble, necessary, and appreciated when completed.
Available on Amazon.com.
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EL AIRE SE DETUVO
Patrocinado por el ACCA (Los Contratistas de Aire Acondicionado de America)
Kay y sus compañeros de clase experimentan un día inusualmente caluroso dentro de su escuela. Cuando Kay intenta ayudar, accidentalmente provoca que el aire acondicionado de su escuela se detenga. Llaman a Next Up Trades y a sus técnicos de HVACR, el Topo Gomer y la Jirafa Drafty, para que vengan a salvar el día. Kay y la clase aprenden sobre el trabajo en equipo, la tecnología HVACR y desarrollan una apreciación más profunda por los oficios calificados.
Available on Amazon.
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EL AGUA SE DETUVO
Patrocinado por el ACCA (Los Contratistas de Aire Acondicionado de America)
Dean está celebrando un cumpleaños feliz junto a sus amigos y familiares cuando, de repente, el agua en casa deja de funcionar. La familia actúa con rapidez y llama a los contratistas de NEXT UP TRADES. Gomer Gopher y Flo Fish resuelven el problema de inmediato. Dean y su familia sienten una profunda admiración por todos los profesionales involucrados en el oficio calificado de PLOMERÍA.
Available on Amazon.
“The Next Up Trades children’s book series has been an invaluable resource for our students. These books provide engaging content which offers practical vocabulary. These books are a great addition to our toolkits and curriculum!
Angela Coldwell (Honour the Work)
