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Are you interested in a job that allows you to truly make a difference? If so, a career helping victims of crime might be the right fit for you. People who help victims work hard every day to assist those who have been subject to terrible crimes work through their trauma and get justice. From volunteering at a hotline to becoming a trained, paid advocate, there are many different avenues that you can take to make a difference to people who have been affected by crime. In this book, you'll learn about different organizations that help victims, what it takes to work in this field, how much money you can make, and more. Helping victims is hard work, and it takes a caring, persistent person to get the job done. If this sounds like you, you're in the right place. The Careers Making A Difference series provides information on nine important and interesting careers that make a difference in and improve the whole of society. Each book in the series describes the careers available in the field, plus valuable information on education, training, salaries, job outlook, and job satisfaction.

Global warming, endangered species, pollution--it's hard to go a single day without hearing about problems with the environment. If you're a person who loves nature and is willing to work hard, you can help. There are a multitude of different careers available for people who want to help the Earth become a cleaner, safer, happier place. From engineering to human resources to working one-on-one with animals, the options are endless. Dive in and find the perfect environmental career for your interests! This book will walk you through different career options and the needed education. It also describes how to get a head start by volunteering, as well as potential salaries and the job outlook for those who are in environmental careers. The Careers Making A Difference series provides information on nine important and interesting careers that make a difference in and improve the whole of society. Each book in the series describes the careers available in the field, plus valuable information on education, training, salaries, job outlook, and job satisfaction.

If you love animals, it's a smart move to start thinking about a career in animal welfare. From becoming a veterinarian to becoming the director of an animal welfare organization, there are many possible career paths to consider. This book will walk you through different career options and the necessary education. It also describes how to get a head start by volunteering with animals, as well as potential salaries and the job outlook for those in animal welfare careers. If you're thinking about spending your life taking care of furry friends, you're in the right place! The Careers Making A Difference series provides information on nine important and interesting careers that make a difference in and improve the whole of society. Each book in the series describes the careers available in the field, plus valuable information on education, training, salaries, job outlook, and job satisfaction.

Simple text and photographs introduce plumbers to young readers.

Simple text and photographs introduce custodians to young readers.

Veterans are brave men and women who've served their country in the armed forces.

Describes careers that help to prevent disasters, such as bridge collapses, cures for disease, and cleaning up toxic spills.

"Being a mom is eleven jobs in one! This unique picture book for very young readers celebrates the many jobs being a parent encompasses"--Provided by publisher.

"Being a dad is eleven jobs in one! This unique picture book for very young readers celebrates the many jobs being a parent encompasses"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at some of the most dangerous jobs from throughout the world, including firefighters, boxers, fishermen, utility workers and more.