vocational guidance

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.

Briefly introduces a wide variety of occupations.

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.

Describes the tools and techniques used by forensic investigators and discusses their use in murder cases and after tragedies such as the World Trade Center attacks.

Describes career opportunities within the field of environmentalism and suggests ways to pursue such a career.

Simple text and photographs depict children engaged in various activities that make up the scientific process.