Ryan, Bernard

Provides advice for teen volunteers who would like to help maintain and restore neighborhoods, discussing the possible duties and requirements of such jobs, considering the pros and cons of the work, and including a listing of where to find opportunities in the field.

Provides advice for teen volunteers who would like to work to expand education and literacy, discussing the possible duties and requirements of such jobs, considering the pros and cons of the work, and including a listing of where to find opportunities in the field.

Tells the life story of Stephen Hawking, who has become one of the world's most accomplished and famous physicists despite having ALS, and explains how to become a physicist or college professor.

Presents a brief biography of Warren Buffett, the billionaire businessman whose company owns and operates businesses ranging from GEICO insurance to Benjamin Moore paints, and provides information on his education and career development.

Traces the history of the Secret Service, describing how its responsibilities has changed since it was created in 1865 and providing information on its technological developments, training, special programs, and real-life cases.

Provides advice for teen volunteers who would like to help promote the arts and sciences, discussing the possible duties and requirements of such jobs, considering the pros and cons of the work, and including a listing of where to find opportunities in the field.

Provides advice for teens volunteers who would like to work in government, describing the possible duties and requirements of such jobs, considering the pros and cons of the work, and including a listing of where to find opportunities in the field.

Provides advice for teen volunteers who would like to help protect the environment, describing the possible duties and requirements of such jobs, considering the pros and cons of the work, and including a listing of where to find opportunities in the field.

Provides advice for teen volunteers who would like to serve with the police, fire department, or emergency medical teams, discussing the possible duties and requirements of such jobs, considering the pros and cons of the work, and including a listing of where to find opportunities in the field.

Examines the lives of Orville and Wilbur Wright, discussing their family and early endeavors, and telling the story of how they pursued their dream of building a flying machine.