vocational guidance

Addresses a number of questions young people may have about pursuing a career as an astronaut including training, education and advanced degrees, and space missions.

Introduces readers to the skills, tasks, and expectations of pursuing a career as an architect.

Introduces the profession of plumbing, including its history, tools, typical jobs, importance to public health, and areas of specialization.

Discusses the history of home health care, looks at some of the requirements and duties of the profession, and follows a day in the life of a home health aide.

Discusses some of the jobs done by construction workers, the training and tools needed, and opportunities in the field.

Provides a brief history of how cars developed; looks at the job of auto mechanic, discussing training options, job opportunities, specialization, and tools; and follows an auto mechanic through a typical work day.

Describes what kinds of things are in a firehouse and what life is like for firefighters staying there.

Discusses what actors and actresses do in their profession.

Defines musical terms and explores tools, training, and career options for musicians.

Defines painting terms and looks at tools, training, and career options for painters.