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  • Electrician

    David Overcamp

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Feb. 1, 2004)
    Discusses some of the jobs done by electricians, the training and tools needed, and opportunities in the field.
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  • Backstage at an Animated Series

    Danny Fingeroth

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2003)
    Explores how animation works, how animated films are produced and who is best known for making them, and how to pursue one's interest in the field, either as a career or as a hobby.
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  • Backstage at a Newscast

    Barbara A. Somervill

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2003)
    Discusses the history of newscasting, key figures in the process of making a news program, a typical day in the making of a newscast, and how to pursue a career in the field.
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  • Elijah Wood

    Danny Fingeroth

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2003)
    Profiles Elijah Wood, the actor who stars as Frodo Baggins in the Lord of the Rings films.
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  • Steven Callahan: Adrift at Sea

    Holly Cefrey

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2003)
    Introduces the sailing enthusiast and boat designer, Steven Callahan, who struggled to survive after his small sailboat, the "Napoleon Solo," sank into the Atlantic Ocean.
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  • The CIA

    Philip Abraham

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 15, 2003)
    Discusses how the CIA was created and how it functions, as well as what it takes to work for the CIA.
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  • Vikings: Raiders and Explorers

    Aileen Weintraub

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2005)
    Describes the training, clothing, weapons, and behavior of the Vikings, and explores some famous Vikings, including Erik the Red and Leif Erikson.
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  • Construction Worker

    Rachel O'Connor

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Feb. 1, 2004)
    Discusses some of the jobs done by construction workers, the training and tools needed, and opportunities in the field.
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  • Football Stars

    Virginia Buckman

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Nov. 16, 2006)
    Presents profiles and statistics of some of the best players in the National Football League.
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  • Bodyguard

    Heidi Zeigler

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2003)
    Introduces the type of work, dangers, and requirements for the job of bodyguard.
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  • Behind Every Great Driver: Stock Car Teams

    Joanne Mattern

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2007)
    Looks at the roles of people working on a NASCAR team, including the pit crew, the sponsors, the owners, the managers, and the mechanics.
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  • Secret Service

    Mark Beyer

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2003)
    Describes the history, training, duties, and role of the United States Secret Service.
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