Books in Discovering Careers for your Future series

This new, full-color resource profiles 20 careers in the field of construction, examining the nature of the work, what it takes to enter the field, typical earnings, and the outlook for the future. Careers profiled include:-Architects -Bricklayers and stonemasons -Carpenters -Cement masons -Construction inspectors -Construction managers -Cost estimators -Drafters -Drywall installers and finishers -Electricians -Glaziers -Heating and cooling technicians -Insulation workers -Marble setters, tile setters, and terrazzo workers -Operating engineers -Painters and paperhangers -Plasterers -Plumbers -Roofers -Welders.

Providing comprehensive information on 20 careers in the computer field, this lively, full-color resource is ideal for anyone interested in becoming a programmer, analyst, or trainer.Careers profiled include:-Computer and electronics sales representatives -Computer and office machine service technicians -Computer and video game designers -Computer network specialists -Computer programmers -Computer science teachers -Computer security specialists -Computer support specialists -Computer systems analysts -Computer trainers -Database specialists -Graphics programmers -Hardware engineers -Internet transaction specialists -Microelectronics technicians -Software designers -Software engineers -Technical writers and editors -Web designers -Web masters.

Featuring 20 popular career profiles for students interested in the outdoors, Nature examines the various responsibilities for careers in this field in a full-color format.Careers profiled include:-Adventure travel specialists -Biologists -Botanists -Ecologists -Environmental engineers -Environmental technicians -Fish and game wardens -Foresters -Geologists -Land acquisition professionals -Land trust or preserve managers -Naturalists -Oceanographers -Park rangers -Range managers -Soil conservationists and technicians -Soil scientists -Tree experts -Wildlife photographers -Zoologists.

Containing a comprehensive introduction to the industry, the full-color Space Exploration profiles 20 popular careers for adventurous readers interested in science, mathematics, and engineering.Careers profiled include:-Aeronautical and aerospace technicians -Aerospace engineers -Aerospace/aviation college professors -Aerospace/aviation writers -Astrobiologists -Astrogeologists -Astronauts -Astronomers -Astrophysicists -Chemical engineers -Computer engineers -Electrical and electronics engineers -Flight directors -Industrial engineers -Materials engineers -Mathematicians -Mechanical engineers -Pilots -Quality assurance specialists/inspectors -Robotics engineers.

Combining concise career information with a lively, full-color presentation, Animals helps young readers explore a wide range of future career possibilities.Careers profiled include:Animal breeders and techniciansAnimal caretakersAnimal shelter workersAnimal trainersAquaristsFarmersFish and game wardensHorse groomsMarine biologistsNaturalistsPark rangersPet groomersPet shop workersPet sittersVeterinariansVeterinary techniciansWildlife photographersZoo and aquarium curators and directorsZookeepersZoologists.

The new, full-color Environment examines 20 environmental careers for anyone interested in reducing pollution, saving land from development, utilizing renewable energy resources, or conserving natural resources.Careers profiled include:-Air quality engineers -Ecologists -Energy conservation technicians -Environmental engineers -Environmental lawyers -Environmental lobbyists -Environmental science teachers -Environmental technicians -Environmental writers -Fish and game wardens -Foresters -Groundwater professionals -Hazardous waste management specialists -Land trust or preserve managers -Marine biologists -Naturalists -Oceanographers -Park rangers -Recycling coordinators -Renewable energy workers.

Presented in a lively, full-color format, the new Transportation profiles 20 career profiles to help readers explore a wide range of possible future careers. Each career article contains up-to-date information on the responsibilities associated with a job in transportation, as well as education and training requirements, earnings, outlook, and additional resources for more information.

Movies examines the many career possibilities in movie-making for professionals with a variety of interests, including acting, fashion, writing, computers, and business. Careers profiled include: Actors Animators Cinematographers Composers Costume designers Dancers and choreographers Film directors Film editors Film extras Film producers Lighting technicians Makeup artists Media planners and buyers Movie writers and critics Production assistants Production designers and art directors Screenwriters Special effects and visual technicians Stunt performers Talent agents and scouts

Writing covers 20 writing careers for anyone interested in having their work appear in books, magazines, newspapers, advertisements, radio, film, television, or online.Careers profiled include:-Columnists -Copywriters -Editors -Environmental writers -Fashion writers -Food writers -Grant writers -Literary agents -Movie writers and critics -Press secretaries and political consultants -Public relations specialists -Reporters and correspondents -Science and medical writers -Screenwriters -Songwriters -Sportswriters -Technical writers -Travel writers -Writers -Writing teachers.