Adventurous or globe-trotting jobs do exist outside of the movies and television. For kids thinking about making a career out of exploring new horizons, this book will be a welcome resource. "Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Adventure and Travel, Second Edition" clues kids in on action-packed jobs in various exciting fields. By providing step-by-step self-assessment followed by a series of job profiles, this illustrated book helps kids identify their personality traits to better match themselves to possible fast-paced careers. Resources for further research and expanded career discovery activities encourage further exploration for adventure-minded kids. Completely revised and updated, this guide is a great starting point for kids seeking a career filled with adventure and travel. Career profiles include: Airport personnel, Cruise director, Detective, Expedition leader, Firefighter, Foreign correspondent, Military serviceperson, Travel agent, and more....

A nose for news and a gift for gab...This book offers an exciting look at life in the newsroom."Virtual Apprentice: TV Journalist" is the perfect starting point for young adults interested in a career in broadcast news.This accessible new book provides a behind-the-scenes look at a job in the newsroom, featuring profiles of working professionals, "A Day in the Life" activity list that details a typical day on the job, and "Reality Check" sidebars to help readers decide if this is the job for them. Bringing readers inside the lively and exciting world of TV journalism, this engaging career guide is loaded with photographs and helpful features.Chapters include: Headline News!; Newsmakers at Work; Newsworthy Tech and Trends; A Nose for News and a Gift for Gab; In the Newsroom and Beyond; Kids Ask, TV Journalists Answer; and, TV Journalist for a Day....

By 2030, more than 70 million Americans will be over the age of 65. With the aging population's demand for health services and the development of new medical technologies, opportunities for health professionals are excellent and will expand rapidly in the years to come. The careers profiled include: Art therapist; Biochemist; Chiropractor; Cytotechnologist; Dietician; Epidemiologist; Home health aide; Massage therapist; Microbiologist; Mortician; Pharmacist; and Physician assistant....

Whether you have the urge to write, perform, design, or otherwise create and communicate, opportunities are limitless in the arts and communications. "Career Ideas for Teens in the Arts and Communications" profiles numerous opportunities in this field. The careers profiled include: Actor, Animator, Choreographer, Development director, Editor, Film director, Journalist, Lobbyist, Photographer, Scriptwriter, Technical writer, and Webmaster....

Who designs and showcases the latest fashions? Who writes best-selling books and magazines? Who decorates homes and workplaces? Who commands sellout crowds at arenas around the country? They are the actors, artists, athletes, authors, dancers, fashion models, musicians, and other professionals with exciting high-profile jobs. Are glamorous jobs all they're cracked up to be? And how can kids land these jobs? Answers to these questions and more can be found in "Glamorous Jobs". This new, full-color resource allows readers to explore alluring careers with fun facts, sidebars, helpful resources, and much more. Interviews with professionals working in the field are also provided. Jobs covered in this title include: Actor; Artist; Athlete; Author; Dancer; Fashion model; Interior designer; Magazine editor; Musician; and, TV journalist....

Sports-related jobs are in high demand, and they can offer a number of terrific opportunities both on the field and behind the scenes for budding young athletes. "Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Sports, Second Edition" brings the vast range of opportunities in this industry to the forefront. This extensively revised book scores major points by encouraging kids to identify their personality traits and skills and match their athletic interests and abilities with viable career options. With step-by-step self-assessment followed by a series of job profiles and professional insight, this reader-friendly volume offers kids a strong starting place for further job exploration in the sports arena. The career profiles include: athlete; coach; fitness instructor; recreation director; sportscaster; sports event coordinator; sports pro; and sportswriter....

From providing legal services and security to law enforcement and corrections, law and public safety professionals ensure safety and order in society. Profiling both challenging and rewarding careers, "Career Ideas for Teens in Law and Public Safety" covers everything teens need to know about available opportunities in this field. The careers profiled include: Administrative law judge; Bailiff; Coroner; Correctional officer; Emergency medical technician; Fire investigator; Forensic pathologist; Immigration officer; Lawyer; Occupational health and safety specialist; Police officer; and Wildland firefighter....

A nose for news and a gift for gab...This book offers an exciting look at life in the newsroom."Virtual Apprentice: TV Journalist" is the perfect starting point for young adults interested in a career in broadcast news.This accessible new book provides a behind-the-scenes look at a job in the newsroom, featuring profiles of working professionals, "A Day in the Life" activity list that details a typical day on the job, and "Reality Check" sidebars to help readers decide if this is the job for them. Bringing readers inside the lively and exciting world of TV journalism, this engaging career guide is loaded with photographs and helpful features.Chapters include: Headline News!; Newsmakers at Work; Newsworthy Tech and Trends; A Nose for News and a Gift for Gab; In the Newsroom and Beyond; Kids Ask, TV Journalists Answer; and, TV Journalist for a Day....

Want to serve your community? Whether you're interested in politics or policy, law or science, finance or law enforcement, a career in government or public service may be right for you. From local to federal government employment, this book covers it all. The careers profiled include: Air marshal; Air traffic controller; Budget analyst; City manager; Cryptographer; Ecologist; Firefighter; Meteorologist; Park ranger; Police officer; Politician; and Urban planner....

From engineering to design, assembly to quality assurance, manufacturing holds a broad range of challenging and rewarding careers. Chemical, vehicle, electronics, and avionics manufacturing are just a few specializations in this broad industry. Careers profiled include: Avionics technician; Chemical engineer; Computer hardware engineer; Foundry worker; Industrial designer; Labor relations manager; Mechanical drafter; Pattern and model maker; Production manager; Purchasing agent; Quality control technician; and Welder....

What does it take to seek a career in the creative arts? "Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Art, Second Edition", completely redesigned and updated, gives kids an illustrated, hands-on tour of the many career options available in this field. Providing step-by-step self-assessment followed by a series of job profiles, this fresh new guide covers all the basics and provides resources for further research. Additional career discovery activities are also included to help kids learn more about themselves. The career profiles include: Animator; Artist; Choreographer; Fashion designer; Graphic designer; Industrial designer; Museum curator; and Photojournalist....

People of all ages require education and training - from students in kindergarten to adults pursuing professional education. With a large portion of today's education employees nearing retirement, the field should experience a significant number of openings in the years to come. The careers profiled include: Audiologist; College professor; Cooperative extension agent; Corporate trainer; Education attorney; English as a Second Language (ESL) instructor; Fitness trainer; Librarian; Preschool teacher; Public health educator; School nurse; and Speech-language pathologist....

This is a vital resource for teens researching their career options. People of all ages require education and training - from students in kindergarten to adults pursuing professional education. With a large portion of today's education employees nearing retirement, the field should experience a significant number of openings in the years to come. "Career Ideas for Teens in Education and Training" discusses 35 jobs in this rewarding field. The careers profiled include: Audiologist; College and university faculty; Cooperative extension agent; Corporate trainer; Education attorney; English as a Second Language (ESL) instructor; Fitness trainer; Librarian; Preschool teacher; Public health educator; School nurse; Speech-language pathologist; and more....

Whether it's cracking super codes or raising worms, there isn't a typical day at the office for people who have freaky jobs. From fast-paced jobs like racecar mechanic and rodeo rider to bizarre food chef and genetic engineer, "Freaky Jobs" introduces young readers to a wide assortment of careers that are anything but boring. Box features provide vital statistics, trivia, trade secrets, and historical highlights. Interviews with working professionals offer a behind-the-scenes look at profiled careers. This full-color book also offers sidebars and activities as well as links to Web sites for further exploration. Jobs covered in this title include: Bizarre food chef; Circus performer; Cryptologist; Genetic engineer; Pet psychologist; Professional bull rider; Racecar mechanic; Rodeo cowboy; Tattoo artist; Taxidermist; and, Vermiculturist....

As hard as it is to imagine, it is possible to get paid for goofing off and having fun. Cartoonists and clowns do it. So do cruise directors, magicians, toy engineers, and video game designers. They get to laugh, play, and be creative for a living, and their success often depends on how much fun they have at work. "Goofy Jobs" is full of information about how these professionals do it, as well as ideas and tips for how readers can set up their own dream career and get paid for having fun. Sidebars, trivia, and interviews with professionals in the field let readers try these goofy jobs on for size. Jobs covered in this title include: Book producer; Candy maker; Cartoonist; Clown; Comedian; Cruise director; Magician; Manager of museum exhibits; Museum exhibit designer; Summer camp director; Toy engineer; and, Video game designer....

Smoke, fires, and a whole lot more...an informative career guide for aspiring firefighters."Virtual Apprentice: Firefighter" gives students a behind-the-scenes look at a job in the exciting field of fire safety.With an in-depth look at this profession, profiles of working professionals, "Reality Check" sidebars, and "A Day in the Life" activity list, this new book is perfect for readers interested in a firsthand look at a career in fire safety. Filled with full-color and black-and-white photographs, this fun, hands-on guide is perfect for readers interested in trying on a job as a firefighter.Chapters include: Smoke, Fires, and a Whole Lot More; Fighting Fires, Saving Lives, Doing Chores; Firefighting Tech and Trends; Brains, Brawn, and Heart; Up the Ladder and Behind the Scenes; Kids Ask, Firefighters Answer; and, Firefighter for a Day....

Whether kids are interested in becoming a dancer, a musician, or a sound engineer, the world of music and dance is a lively scene with many exciting opportunities for those with the right attitude. So what does this career choice have to offer, and how can kids learn more about the music and dance industry? "Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Music and Dance, Second Edition", extensively updated and revised, brings the vast amount of opportunities in this industry to the forefront. By encouraging kids to identify their personality traits and skills, this book helps them match their interests and abilities with viable careers. With step-by-step self-assessment followed by a series of job profiles and professional insight, this book gives kids a good starting place for further job exploration. This book also features a helpful closing section and new career discovery activities. Completely redesigned, this book provides a reader-friendly and interactive resource for kids interested in exploring possible career choices. Career profiles include: Arts administrator; Composer; Dance instructor; Disc jockey; Music video producer; Musician; Recording executive; Sound engineer; and more....

Computers and the Internet are indispensable resources in today's world. Millions rely on computers at work and at home, and email is a convenience that many take for granted. Information technology professionals develop, create, maintain, and operate computer-related technologies. From the technical to the creative, these careers offer something for everyone. Careers profiled include: Artificial intelligence scientist; Bioinformation; Computer animator; Computer game designer; Computer support specialist; Desktop publisher; E-commerce administrator; Information broker; Nanotechnologist; Software developer; Telecommunications engineer; and Wireless engineer....

Some people get scared for a living. Scary is blasting off in a spaceship bound for out-of-this-world destinations. Scary is flying into the eye of a hurricane, crossing your fingers, and hoping to come out safely on the other side. Scary is rolling out of a fiery car during a high-speed chase on the set of a movie. Yet these are things that some people do for a living, day in and day out. "Scary Jobs" explores many of these jobs as well as the people who choose to pursue these exhilarating - and often frightening - fields. Featuring kid-friendly sidebars and engaging activities that introduce readers to top jobs and professional working in the field, this new, full-color book is loaded with fun facts, trivia, and trade secrets to get kids thinking about future career possibilities. Jobs covered include: Astronaut; Bomb squad technician; Disease detective; Extreme sports pro; Forensic pathologist; Skywalker; Smokejumper; Spy; Stormchaser; and, Stunt person....

This is a helpful resource for teens exploring careers in the information technology field. Computers and the Internet are indispensable resources in today's world. Millions rely on computers at work and at home, and e-mail is a convenience that many take for granted. Information technology professionals develop, create, maintain, and operate computer-related technologies. From the technical to the creative, the 35 jobs detailed in "Career Ideas for Teens in Information Technology" offer something for everyone. The careers profiled include: Artificial intelligence scientist; Bioinformatician; Computer animator; Computer game designer; Computer support specialist; Desktop publisher; E-commerce administrator; Information broker; Nanotechnologist; Software developer; Telecommunications engineer; Wireless engineer; and more....

People find many ways to make heroic acts a regular part of their work. Some people do things everyday that most people would never have the guts to try even once. These professionals fight fires, investigate airplane and automobile crashes, negotiate international peace treaties, help ease very sick people through their last days, and even confront dangerous criminals. "Gutsy Jobs" looks at what they do, how they do it, and why they do it. Presented in a lively, full-color format, this new resource features helpful Web resources, box features, and fun sidebars to help readers decide if they have the guts to tackle these exciting careers. Jobs covered in this title include: Ambassador; Campus chaplain; Crash scene investigator; Diplomat; Environmental engineer; First responder; Hospice worker; Paramedic; Politician; Religious leader; Social worker; SWAT officer; and, Teacher....

They clean up messes, take out the trash, and make sure water is safe to drink. In short, they do many things that, given the choice, most people would probably rather not do themselves. They bravely tackle tasks that would make some people gag. They are the janitors, wastewater engineers, trash collectors, and other unsung heroes who do the dirty work that keeps the world clean and safe. Gross Jobs explains what these people do and why in the world they do it. Interviews with working professionals shed light on some of these careers, and fascinating sidebars and activities throughout examine various gross jobs to help young readers decide if these jobs are right for them. Jobs covered include: biofuels manufacturer; crime scene investigator; exterminator; forensic anthropologist; forensic services director; infectious disease scientist; janitor; landfill manager; mortician; plumber; wastewater technician; wastewater treatment and collection supervisor; and, zookeeper....