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Books in 21st Century Skills Library: Cool Vocational Careers series

  • Water/Wastewater Engineer

    Nel Yomtov

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Publishing, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a water/wastewater engineer. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, and daily job tasks related to this career, in the framework of the STEAM, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, movement. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.
    U
  • Epidemiologist

    Nel Yomtov

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Jan. 1, 2013)
    A guide to what an epidemiologist does and how to become one.
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  • Cyber Cop

    Wil Mara

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a cyber cop. 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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  • Video Game Designer

    Kevin Cunningham

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a video game designer. 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.
    U
  • Wind Turbine Service Technician

    Wil Mara

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Publishing, Jan. 1, 2013)
    A guide to what a wind turbine services technician does and how to become one.
    R
  • Pararescue Jumper

    Nancy Robinson Masters

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Examines what it takes to be a pararescue jumper, including when the military first used them, what branches of the military they work with, and what equipment they use.
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  • Geoscientist

    Matt Mullins

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Jan. 1, 2013)
    A guide to what a geoscientist does and how to become one.
    Q
  • Veterinarian

    Barbara A. Somervill

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a veterinarian. 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.
    U
  • Architect

    Samantha Bell

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as an architect. 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.
    U
  • Sound Engineer

    Wil Mara

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a sound engineer. 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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  • Water/Wastewater Engineer

    Nel Yomtov

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Publishing, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a water/wastewater engineer. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, and daily job tasks related to this career, in the framework of the STEAM, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, movement. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.
    U
  • Nurse

    Kevin Cunningham

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a nurse. 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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