vocational guidance

Describes fifteen careers related to music and dance, including arts administrator, composer, dance instructor, music teacher, and sound engineer; and provides profiles of real workers in each field as well as guidance and activities for making a career choice.

Many children are animal lovers. What would it mean to turn a passion for animals into a career? Zoologists do just that! Zoology is the scientific study of the animal kingdom. Zoologists spend their time studying animals, observing their behaviors, and analyzing that research. Leading zoologists such as Jane Goodall have changed the way we view animal species. In this engrossing and educational volume, readers will consider what it means to be a zoologist and how zoologists' work influences our understanding of life on Earth.

There are all sorts of careers, from working with animals to working with computers! But choosing a career path can be challenging. Fields such as agriculture, sports, and health care all require different skills and education. Industry Jobs highlights careers in various areas of interest, exploring what workers in each job do and the skills and training needed for different jobs. Core Library is the must-have line of nonfiction books for supporting the Common Core State Standards for grades 4-8. Core Library Features: A wide variety of high-interest topics, Well-researched, clearly written information text, Primary sources with accompanying questions, Multiple prompts and activities for writing, reading, and critical thinking, Charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps.

There are many different career paths for animal lovers. Some people work at animal shelters, helping pets find new homes. Others are zookeepers, who take care of wildlife at zoos. Workers such as groomers and veterinarians help animals stay happy and healthy, while trainers teach animals to perform important jobs. Jobs with Animals explores a wide variety of careers in the field, covering the education and skills needed for each job. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

"Whether on the ground, in the air, or across the water, transportation workers make it possible for people and goods to travel efficiently. Bus drivers, airline pilots, locomotive engineers, and ship captains help people get from place to place. They deliver supplies to places in need. Other workers help guide vehicles and prevent accidents. Jobs in Transportation explores a wide variety of careers in the field, covering the education and skills needed for each job. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO."--.

"Computer science has helped improve technology, health care, and even space travel. Workers in the field develop software that makes computers work, helping people stay connected. Other computer scientists design websites or build robots that improve daily life. Jobs in Computer Science explores a wide variety of careers in the field, covering the education and skills needed for each job."--.

Jobs in the field of agriculture are essential to feed the world. Workers are needed to grow crops and raise animals, including dairy cows and fish. Other workers create new farming technology, manufacture food products, or study soil in labs. Jobs in Agriculture explores a wide variety of careers in the field, covering the education and skills needed for each job. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

"This book explores a wide variety of careers in the field of Sports, covering the education and skills needed for each job. The world of sports is made up of many different workers. Coaches, trainers, and medical professionals provide support for athletes, helping them stay fit and improve their skills. Other workers make sporting events possible. They clean venues, sell food and drinks, or report on sports news"--OCLC.

Provides an overview of the industry, focusing on land use, commodity production, contribution to the country's GDP, and potential careers in the industry.

"Genetic engineering-the rearranging of bits of DNA-has helped crops survive droughts and decreased the need for pesticides. It has helped make the production of human insulin possible for people with diabetes. And many in the field are seeking even more treatments and cures for a variety of diseases. Those interested in a career in genetic engineering or just wondering more about how the process works will find lots of interesting information in this accessible text supported by informative photographs and images, enlightening sidebars, and truly fascinating fact boxes"--.