vocational guidance

Presents the steps required to become a police officer and describes aspects of the job, such as the uniform and the car, and various types of policing, including the K-9 unit and mounted police.

Describes the daily responsibilities and tasks in the life of a doctor.

Follows the head chef of a hotel restaurant through his day as he plans the amounts and varieties of dishes to be made and oversees their preparation and service.

Describes the work of an airline pilot as he goes about getting his plane into the air, completing the scheduled flight, and landing it.

Follows a set designer through her day as she works on creating sets for plays, movies, and television shows.

Follows a day's activities of a marine biologist as she studies and takes care of sea animals at an oceanographic institute.

Explores different careers in the fashion industry--including seamstress, trend analyst, buyer, and photographer--and discusses how to get started in the business. Includes glossary and resources.

Offers advice to prospective baby-sitters on how to find and keep jobs, sharing ideas for gaining experience, getting hired, making a good impression, getting paid, and expanding the business.

Briefly describes the work of veterinarians and includes information about their education, qualifications, and possible financial earnings.

Describes the various activities in a zoo and the people who perform them, including the acquisition of new animals, the preparing of food, and the care of sick animals.