professions

"Hippo isn't happy. But what can he do? A hippopotamus can't leave the zoo. A hippopotamus can't get a job. But a hippopotamister can. And so, with the help of his friend Red Panda, Hippo tries on a few new hats. He makes a great construction worker! There's no better hairsylist! And he's a natural as a chef! But what hippo really needs... is a job where he can be himself"--Dust jacket.

Readers find out how many pro auto racers start out on the track.

What kinds of food are there? What are healthy foods and what makes them that way? Is it possible to have enough food to feed everyone in the world? Find the answers to these questions and more in Food, an AV2 media enhanced book.

"Nurses are in short supply, and the shortage will become greater in the future. Nursing schools are expanding the number and scope of the courses they provide in an attempt to address this shortage. Men, for whom nursing is considered a nontraditional profession, are being encouraged to pursue nursing careers. This informative volume presents the wide variety of skills and preparation necessary for nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses and licensed vocational nurses (LPNs/LVNs), registered nurses (RNs), and nurse specialists. It also explains the many certificates and degrees that can be earned to prepare nurses for caring for patients in various settings."-Provided by publisher.

Introduces how the varied activities that different children enjoy reflect interests that can lead to different occupations in adult life.

From a baby doctor to a teacher, Barbie finds different careers in this collection of five favorite I Can Be . . . early readers. Step 1 and Step 2 books.

An array of careers are presented through a realistic examination of the work involved by professional women in their chosen occupations, including stories from actor Maura Tierney, editor Susan Schultz, and television series creator Shonda Rhimes.

Readers learn about sports scouting, a job that requires a willingness to travel, a keen eye for talent, and knowledge of an athlete's strengths and weaknesses. Handy back matter sections list educational programs, BLS information, and key career facts.

Pursuing a career in sports officiating requires a love of the sport, an eye for detail, and patience, among a host of other qualities. This volume details the keys to ensuring fairness, safety, and sportsmanship on the field and the skills required to become a successful sports official.