occupations

Simple text and photographs present a construction worker and explores the job he does.

An introduction to different jobs around the community, with photographs and information that show how the job has changed over the years.

Depicts the sanitation worker's role in maintaining a clean community. Explains where recyclables go and how trash is collected and dumped in a landfill. Describes the day-to-day working conditions with color photographs of real sanitation workers on the job. Includes a history, glossary and suggestions for further reading.

Draws on information from government sources to compile a list of the best jobs in today's economy, describing two hundred occupations that fall into the "best jobs" category as well as information on each job's required skills.

Profiles more than 250 occupations, covering nearly ninety percent of available jobs, providing information on working conditions, interviewing, salary, qualifications, advancement opportunities, and outlook, and including a personality-based career quiz.

A guide to careers in family and consumer sciences that provides information on job responsibilities, training requirements, assessing personal skills, and choosing the best career.

Presents career profiles featuring advice from recruiters, and information on promotions, salaries, work environment, and professional publications.

It takes a special person to work in the extreme environment of Antarctica, but many scientists, engineers, doctors, and technicians do. Readers will learn the many kinds of jobs involved in running a polar research center as well as what Antarctic workers do in their free time.

An introduction to the many jobs and responsibilities of elementary school principals.