McAlpine, Margaret

Introduces preteens to seven careers working with children, including child psychologist, pediatric nurse, and teacher, each with a description, outlines of basic responsibilities and qualifications, and a look at a typical day on the job.

Introduces preteens to seven careers in the field of travel and tourism, including flight attendant, tour guide, and travel agent, each with a description, outlines of basic responsibilities and qualifications, and a look at a typical day on the job.

Examines the various career opportunities within the health care industry including dentistry, doctors and nurses, home health care and mental health care providers, optometry, and pharmacy.

Introduces preteens to seven careers in the film and television industry, including camera operator, actor, and special effects artist, each with a description, outlines of basic responsibilities and qualifications, and a look at a typical day on the job.

Describes the responsibilities and qualifications needed to pursue a career in music and dance including such areas as dancers, disc jockeys, music teachers and musicians, managers and promoters, and more.

Presents a description of the responsibilities and qualifications necessary for a career in the fashion industry, and explores such fields as fashion and display design, modeling, fashion photography, retail buyer, makeup artist, and more.

Introduces preteens to seven careers in the computer industry, including games designer, hardware engineer, and Web site developer, each with a description, outlines of basic responsibilities and qualifications, and a look at a typical day on the job.

Introduces preteens to seven careers working with animals, including animal groomer, veterinarian, and zookeeper, each with a description, outlines of basic responsibilities and qualifications, and a look at a typical day on the job.

Presents a short study about careers in the food industry including caterer, chef, dietitian, restaurant manager, and more, and describes their individual responsibilities and qualifications necessary, and other facts about the profession.

Presents a description of the responsibilities and qualifications needed to work in the field of engineering, and explores careers such as aeronautical and astronautical engineering, chemical and electrical engineer, civil engineer, and more.