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  • Nanotechnologist

    Ann Heinrichs

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Publishing, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Did you ever wonder what it would be like to work with things so tiny you need special microscopes to see them? That is exactly what nanotechnologists do. These specialists work with the smallest units of matter to make new products and improve existing ones. Look inside to find out more about the scientists who use tiny bits of matter to make big discoveries.
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  • Marine Biologist

    Barbara Somervill

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, July 15, 2009)
    Introduces readers to interesting and important careers, giving children the opportunity to gain a better understanding of these cool jobs with the help of engaging sidebars, color photographs, an index, lists for further reading, and more.
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  • Careers in Online Gaming

    Leanne Currie-McGhee

    Hardcover (Referencepoint Press, Aug. 1, 2019)
    The video game industry is booming and career options are growing. Game designers, audio engineers, and game testers are just a few of the jobs profiled in Careers in Online Gaming. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.
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  • Choreographer

    Katie Marsico

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Learn about the thrilling world of choreography and find out what it takes to make it in this competitive career.
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  • Actor

    Barbara A Somervill

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Find out what it takes to make it in the competitive world of professional acting.
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  • Robot Scientist

    Kevin Cunningham

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

    Barbara A. Somervill

    Library Binding (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.
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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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  • Special Effects Technician

    Matt Mullins

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Introduces what a special effects technician does, describes a typical day in the life of one, and discusses the education needed to work in the field.
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  • Fashion Designer

    Patricia Wooster

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Introduces fashion design, explores a typical day for a designer, and discusses the future of the field.
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  • Remote Systems Control Engineer

    Matt Mullins

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Jan. 1, 2013)
    A guide to what a remote systems control engineer does and how to become one.
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  • Software Designer

    Alice McGinty

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, March 1, 2000)
    Explains what software designers do and how to prepare for a career in software design.
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