Books in EXPLORING CAREERS series

Veterinarians are doctors whose patients are animals and other wildlife. Some only work with household pets such as dogs and cats, while others treat birds, snakes, lizards, ferrets--even hedgehogs. There are veterinarians who treat the huge animals found in zoos, and others who specialize in the penguins, dolphins, and fish found in aquariums. This book discusses different types of veterinarians, as well as their education and training and what they do when they are on the job.

They have orbited the Earth, floated in space, walked and driven dune buggies on the moon. They are people with a true sense of adventure, who are so fascinated with outer space that they have made careers out of exploring it. Even their title has a mysterious quality, for the word astronaut is derived from Greek words meaning "star sailor." This book examines the astronaut career, including what it takes to become an astronaut, several different types, and what an astronaut's job is really like.

Exploring Health Careers, 3E provides a comprehensive overview of the many career opportunities available within the health care field. Written from the perspective of health care professionals, readers are introduced to career descriptions, including educational requirements, salary information, skills and procedures performed within the various careers and much more.

Teachers help children learn about the countries of the world and the stars in the sky, famous people from the past and predictions for the future. They teach math, and science, and history, and they help children learn why these things matter. This book discusses different types of teachers, what they do, and what they need to know to do their jobs.

Professional writers make their living by crafting and selling words they have written. Some work as writers for newspapers, and others write for television programs. Writers create everything from books to movie screenplays, from advertisements to magazine articles. This book describes the many different types of writers, and discusses what they do and what it takes to be a writer. It also features a profile of a professional writer.