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Books in Cool Careers series

  • Forensic Psychologist

    Ann Heinrichs

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Publishing, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Is the suspect a cold-blooded killer or suffering from a mental illness? This is the kind of tough question that a forensic psychologist must help answer. These specialists combine their knowledge of psychology and the law to come up with answers. Look inside to find out more about how forensic psychologists use their skills to serve the legal system.
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  • Fire Investigator

    Ann Heinrichs

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Publishing, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Arson investigators are among the first people to arrive at the scene of a fire. These special experts examine a site to find out if a fire was an accident or arson. Look inside to find out more about how arson investigators uncover clues and use science to solve fire mysteries.
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  • Volcanologist

    Kevin Cunningham

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a volcanologist. 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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  • Volcanologist

    Kathleen Manatt

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

    William Russell

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Sept. 1, 1994)
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  • Farmers

    William Russell

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Sept. 1, 1994)
    Book by Russell, William
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  • Oil Rig

    Neil Potter

    Library Binding (Silver Burdett Pr, April 1, 1978)
    Looks at the activities involved in searching for oil and working on an oil rig with attention to the duties of geologists, mud engineers, helicopter pilots, roughnecks, roustabouts, and others
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  • Truckers

    William Russell

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Sept. 1, 1994)
    Describes the duties and responsibilities of a long-distance truck driver
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  • Hospital

    Brian Ward

    Library Binding (Silver Burdett Pr, April 1, 1978)
    Surveys careers in the modern hospital by looking at the work of doctors, nurses, and people involved in the operating room, the hospital kitchen, medical engineering, and outpatient care, physical therapy, and administration
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  • Pilots

    William Russell

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Sept. 1, 1994)
    Book by Russell, William
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  • Broadcasters

    William Russell

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Sept. 1, 1994)
    Describes the workings of the broadcasting industry and discusses the variety of jobs available in radio and television
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  • Webmaster

    Marty Brown

    Library Binding (Rosen Central, May 15, 2003)
    None
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