vocational guidance

Describes the duties, responsibilities, skills, educational backgrounds, character traits, and physical and personality requirements of police officers, FBI agents, custom inspectors, National Guard members, and other professionals charged with keeping the country safe.

Provides an overview of the music field, discussing what it takes to succeed in a music career, and looks at the different types of jobs available in the industry, with information on training and salaries, and lists of professional and support organizations.

Provides instructions for drawing different styles of cartooning, including political, strips, books, and illustration, and gives advice on how to get a job in the field.

Discusses career possibilities in the field of office work.

Explores the video game industry and what it takes to create video games.

Explores the computer graphics industry and what it takes to be a computer graphic designer.

"Describes the types of skills useful for putting on a circus show. Includes step-by-step instructions on basic tricks, stunts, and performances such as juggling, plate spinning, tumbling, acrobatics, clown costumes and performances, and more. Encourages readers to practice and hone their performance skills"--Provided by publisher.

Photographs and illustrations describe what marine biologists do, why the oceans are important, and what it takes to become a marine biologist.

Describes the education and training it takes to become a race car driver, and provides information on competitions such as the Indianapolis 500 and the Grand Prix, profiles of well-known race car drivers, stock car and rally racing, and more.

Describes several aspects of the life of a rock star, including playing instruments, recording albums, touring, and meeting fans.