This book features 12 engaging biographies of men and women in Earth sciences—from a planetary geologist and a geographer to an astronaut, an earthquake seismologist, and more. These remarkable scientists share their stories and provide personal photographs. They describe what they do, how they got into it, and why they enjoy it. Next to each biography there are interesting and fun activities related to each career. This innovative book, written by award-winning science writer Tam O'Shaughnessy, conveys the excitement of Earth sciences and the wide variety of careers available. It also inspires young readers to think about what they like to do and possible careers in Earth sciences.

This book features 12 engaging biographies of women and men in engineering—from a civil engineer and a computer graphics engineer to a design engineer, a robotics engineer, and more. These remarkable engineers share their stories and provide personal photographs. They describe what they do, how they got into it, and why they enjoy it. Next to each biography there are interesting and fun activities related to each career. This innovative book, written by noted science writer Matt Hutson, conveys the excitement of engineering and the wide variety of careers available. It also inspires young readers to think about what they like to do and possible engineering careers.

This book features 12 engaging biographies of women and men in physics—from a materials physicist and an oceanographer to a biophysicist, an atmospheric scientist, and more. These remarkable scientists share their stories and provide personal photographs. They describe what they do, how they got into it, and why they enjoy it. Next to each biography there are interesting and fun activities related to each career. This innovative book, written by award-winning science writer John Johnson Jr, conveys the excitement of physics and the wide variety of careers available. It also inspires young readers to think about what they like to do and possible careers in physics.

Presents job descriptions, education and training, salary, and the outlook for various careers in the music industry that do not require a college degree, including DJ, audio engineer, and music broadcaster.

From working with dogs to horses to elephants, there is a job out there for every person who loves working with animals. And the ones in this volume don't require college! Giving readers all the tools they need to begin a career working with animals, this text is filled with exciting and colorful animal photos, informative sidebars, and some information from individuals who work with animals in real life. It covers résumés, cover letters, job searches, and giving a good interview as well.

Discover a career where you can be paid to shop! You don’t need a college degree to be a prop buyer, wardrobe stylist, antiques or art dealer, mystery shopper or stockbroker. Twelve jobs, appealing to vastly different interests, are included.

Offers information on job responsibilities, work environments, education and training, salary, and employment outlook for jobs ranging from floral designer and picture framer to bookbinder.

Explores the job descriptions, education and training requirements, salary, and outlook predictions for fourteen food-related careers that do not require a college education.

Readers who want to be comics writers, pencillers, inkers, or colorists, manga letterers or translators, or animation artists, voice talent, directors, or producers will find that this timely book can set them on the path to professional fulfillment.

This series supports the curriculum for: \- careers \- people, places, and environment

Profiles the characteristics of and qualifications needed for fourteen jobs in various types of sales.

Surveys career opportunities for people who are interested in travel, including adventure travel specialist, cruise director, flight attendant, deckhand, cruise ship entertainer, tour guide, and travel agent.

Profiles the characteristics of and qualifications needed for fourteen jobs in the writing industry.

This book profiles 10 women in successful travel and hospitality careers. Each woman shares her stories about how she got started and what it takes to make it as a woman in their career field.

Profiles the characteristics of and qualifications needed for twelve jobs in the video game industry, including designer, programmer, and tester.