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Books in Cool Careers series

  • Exploring Careers As a Computer Technician

    Jean W. Spencer

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, June 1, 1989)
    This comprehensive guide to a career as a computer technician includes information on job-hunting techniques, salaries, education and training, job descriptions, and more
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  • Cyber Cop

    Patricia Freeland Hynes

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Publishing, Aug. 1, 2007)
    Law enforcement is keeping up with technology - and the criminals attempting to take advantage of it. Cyber cops use the latest electronic devices to track and find the bad guys.
  • Software Designer

    Alice McGinty

    Library Binding (Rosen Classroom, April 1, 2003)
    Explains what software designers do and how to prepare for a career in software design.
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  • Crime Scene Investigator

    Tamra Orr

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Publishing, Aug. 1, 2007)
    This high-profile career is described, including job tasks, expectations, and educational and personal preparation.
  • Sound Engineer

    Patricia Hynes

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2007)
    Provides an overview of careers in sound engineering, discussing such topics as equipment, techniques, required skills, and job opportunities in the music, television, and film industries.
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  • Webmaster

    Marty Brown

    Hardcover (Rosen Central, Jan. 1, 2000)
    Explains what webmasters do and how to prepare for a career in this fast-growing field.
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  • Robot Scientist

    Kathleen Manatt

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2007)
    Robots, once a staple of science fiction, are a big part of science and industry today. This book gives a glimpse at the amazing things robots do.
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  • Public Health Microbiologist

    Tamra Orr

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2007)
    Describes what public health microbiologists do, where they work, the tools they use, and how to get into the profession.
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  • Architects

    Kathleen Manatt

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2007)
    With a focus on the importance of science and math knowledge, this book describes architectural feats past and present.
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  • Movie Director

    Amy Rechner

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Do you have what it takes to call the shots? Directors are involved with all the decisions for a movie, from costumes and music to casting and editing. Learn about what fills their jam-packed days and who supports them on set in this high-interest title. Features highlight education and qualities needed to succeed as well as common career paths to reach the top. This engaging read lets striving readers peek behind the scenes of a movie set and see what happens when the camera isnt rolling! Whats your dream job? Certain careers capture the hearts and imaginations of people from a young age. But what do astronauts and race car drivers really do? This high-interest series digs into the daily life of these careers, from tasks and goals to experience and training. Sidebars profile famous people in each career, and outline career paths and day-to-day tasks. Find out if your dream career is really as cool as it seems!
  • Careers in Info Tech

    Pat Rarus

    Hardcover (Referencepoint Press, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Demand for information technology workers continues to grow at a pace that is unmatched in other industries. Database administrator, mobile app developer, and cybersecurity analyst are just a few of the jobs discussed in Careers in Info Tech. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.
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  • Careers in E-Commerce

    Pat Rarus

    Hardcover (Referencepoint Press, Aug. 1, 2019)
    With online shopping now a way of life for millions of consumers, careers in e-commerce are thriving. Search engine optimization specialists, business analysts, and supply chain managers are just a few of the jobs profiled in Careers in E-Commerce. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.
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