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Heavy Equipment Operator
Nancy Robinson Masters
Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2010)Explores the responsibilities and education needed to become a heavy equipment operator and the future of the field.
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Astronaut
Amy Rechner
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2019)Have you ever wanted to visit outer space? It takes a lot of work to get ready for the journey, and theres even more work when you get there! Find out what it takes to become an astronaut, and as well as the qualities and training needed. Features outline a days activities, chart a career path, and profile an important person in the field. Readers will snap up this high-interest title about a job that is truly out of this world! 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!
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Wildlife Photographer
William David Thomas
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Jan. 1, 2008)Provides information on wildlife photographers, discussing the hard work and dangers involved.
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FBI Special Agent
G S Prentzas
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Aug. 1, 2008)Introduces readers to the cool career of FBI special agent by giving a better understanding of this cool job.
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Forest Firefighter
William David Thomas
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Jan. 1, 2008)Describes the work that forest fire fighters do, and provides information on the tools and techniques of fire watchers, the on-the-ground fire fighters known as hot shots, Forest and Parks Service pilots, and smoke jumpers.
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Crime Scene Investigator
Geoffrey M. Horn
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Jan. 1, 2008)Describes the kinds of work that crime scene investigators do and provides information on the techniques of forensic science.
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Dental Hygienist
Barbara Somervill
Library Binding (Cherry Lake Publishing, Aug. 1, 2010)Part of the Career and Tech Education series, this book explains many aspects of the job of a Dental Hygienist, including training and skills needed.
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Surgical Technologist
Matt Mullins
Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2010)Explores the responsibilities and education needed to be a surigical technologist and the future of the field.
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Air Traffic Controller
Nancy Robinson Masters
Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2010)Explores what the air traffic controllers' responsibilities are, the education required, and the future of the field.
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Oil Rig Roughneck
Geoffrey M. Horn
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Jan. 1, 2008)Describes the work that oil rig roughnecks do, and discusses the structure of the oil industry, life on a rig, offshore drilling, and Middle Eastern oil.
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Environmentalist
Tamra B Orr
Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 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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Multimedia Artist and Animator
Matt Mullins
Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2010)Describes the job duties of multimedia artists and animators, the training needed, and the future of the field.
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