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Volcanologist
Kevin Cunningham
Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a volcanologist. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.
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Wildlife Photographer
William David Thomas
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Jan. 1, 2008)Provides information on wildlife photographers, discussing the hard work and dangers involved.
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FBI Special Agent
G S Prentzas
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Aug. 1, 2008)Introduces readers to the cool career of FBI special agent by giving a better understanding of this cool job.
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Paleontologist
Joy Gregory
Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 1, 2019)The STEM Careers series lets readers discover the fascinating work that scientists do. STEM Careers explores the scientific fields these jobs are in, the people who perform them, and the skills needed to do them well. Each book in this series features first-hand accounts of scientists, detailed descriptions of equipment and tools, and other information that is sure to engage even the most reluctant readers. STEM Careers is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.
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Forest Firefighter
William David Thomas
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Jan. 1, 2008)Describes the work that forest fire fighters do, and provides information on the tools and techniques of fire watchers, the on-the-ground fire fighters known as hot shots, Forest and Parks Service pilots, and smoke jumpers.
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Crime Scene Investigator
Geoffrey M. Horn
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Jan. 1, 2008)Describes the kinds of work that crime scene investigators do and provides information on the techniques of forensic science.
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Dental Hygienist
Barbara Somervill
Library Binding (Cherry Lake Publishing, Aug. 1, 2010)Part of the Career and Tech Education series, this book explains many aspects of the job of a Dental Hygienist, including training and skills needed.
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Surgical Technologist
Matt Mullins
Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2010)Explores the responsibilities and education needed to be a surigical technologist and the future of the field.
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Air Traffic Controller
Nancy Robinson Masters
Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2010)Explores what the air traffic controllers' responsibilities are, the education required, and the future of the field.
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Meteorologist
Karen Latchana Kenney
Library Binding (Jump!, Inc., Jan. 1, 2019)"In Meteorologist, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take early fluent readers on an informational interview with a scientist. Readers learn about the day-to-day responsibilities and challenges of this career and the things they can do now to prepare for work as a meteorologist"--
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Oil Rig Roughneck
Geoffrey M. Horn
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Jan. 1, 2008)Describes the work that oil rig roughnecks do, and discusses the structure of the oil industry, life on a rig, offshore drilling, and Middle Eastern oil.
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Transportation Planner
Nel Yomtov
Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Jan. 1, 2013)A guide to what a transportation planner does and how to become one.
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