Books in Discovering Careers series

With over 100 new dinosaurs species discovered since 2012, Discovering Dinosaurs will make all earlier dino books EXTINCT!The most up-to-date illustrated dinosaur encyclopedia on the market! DISCOVERING DINOSAURS features spectacular illustrations of nearly 140 species, including all of the top dinosaur discoveries through 2015—written and illustrated by two of the world’s top dinosaur experts and artists. With a stunning oversized format that showcases Bob Walters' and Tess Kissinger’s award-winning illustrations, and a textured dinosaur-skin-like book cover, kids will not want to put the book down!

With a unique glow-in-the dark tactile book cover that recreates the cratered surface of the moon, DISCOVERING PLANETS AND MOONS is the ultimate guide to the most fascinating features of our solar system.Blast off into outer space with DISCOVERINGS PLANETS AND MOONS! From the icy outer reaches of our solar system to the blazing heat of the Sun, this action-packed, full-color book is bursting with gripping facts, fun tidbits, and dynamic artwork that bring the mysteries of our galaxy to life!

Providing up-to-date information in a user-friendly format, the new and full-color Health discusses careers in health care and medicine--from advanced practice nurses to psychiatrists.Careers profiled include:-Advanced practice nurses -Biomedical engineers -Biomedical equipment technicians -Chiropractors -Dental hygienists -Dentists -Dietitians and nutritionists -Emergency medical technicians -Fitness experts -Health care managers -Home health care aides -Medical record technicians -Medical secretaries -Medical technologists -Nurse assistants -Nurses -Orthotists and prosthetists -Physical therapists -Physicians -Psychiatrists.

This new, full-color resource profiles 20 careers in the field of construction, examining the nature of the work, what it takes to enter the field, typical earnings, and the outlook for the future. Careers profiled include:-Architects -Bricklayers and stonemasons -Carpenters -Cement masons -Construction inspectors -Construction managers -Cost estimators -Drafters -Drywall installers and finishers -Electricians -Glaziers -Heating and cooling technicians -Insulation workers -Marble setters, tile setters, and terrazzo workers -Operating engineers -Painters and paperhangers -Plasterers -Plumbers -Roofers -Welders.

With a unique book cover that looks and feels like actual shark skin, DISCOVERING SHARKS is the ultimate guide to the fiercest, most fascinating predators that lurk the ocean deep!This action-packed, full-color book features dozens of different types of sharks, with captivating photographs and illustrations throughout. From the Great White to the Hammerhead, learn about those razor-sharp teeth and prominent fins, mysterious behavior patterns, and even their unique diets. DISCOVERING SHARKS is jam-packed with gripping facts and fun tidbits, as well as breath-taking images that nearly jump off the page and right into your lap! Featuring a one-of-a-kind textured book cover that feels like shark skin, this book is a must-have for any child fascinated by the fiercest creatures who lurk the ocean deep!

Meet the coolest creepy crawlies on the planet! Discovering Bugs features an in-your-face look at more than fifty fascinating insects—as if through a magnifying glass!Zoom in on the coolest bugs in the world, crawling the forest floor alongside beetles and ants, and flying the skies with bees and dragonflies. Discovering Bugs makes you feel as if you’re looking through a microscope...and the deeply textured cover looks and feels like a gigantic spider! Stunning artwork takes you up-close-and-personal with 50 of the most interesting "bugs" from around the world. Your own backyard! Discovering Bugs features: *Profiles of dozens of awesome critters, from the teeny, tiny fairyfly wasp to the ginormous Goliath beetle! *Fun Facts highlighting the fascinating features of each species, from the classic monarch butterfly, to the Gooty sapphire tarantula, to the Hercules beetle! *Intricate, full-page illustrations show these creatures in action, battling other bugs or blending into their natural environments!

Providing comprehensive information on 20 careers in the computer field, this lively, full-color resource is ideal for anyone interested in becoming a programmer, analyst, or trainer.Careers profiled include:-Computer and electronics sales representatives -Computer and office machine service technicians -Computer and video game designers -Computer network specialists -Computer programmers -Computer science teachers -Computer security specialists -Computer support specialists -Computer systems analysts -Computer trainers -Database specialists -Graphics programmers -Hardware engineers -Internet transaction specialists -Microelectronics technicians -Software designers -Software engineers -Technical writers and editors -Web designers -Web masters.

Featuring 20 popular career profiles for students interested in the outdoors, Nature examines the various responsibilities for careers in this field in a full-color format.Careers profiled include:-Adventure travel specialists -Biologists -Botanists -Ecologists -Environmental engineers -Environmental technicians -Fish and game wardens -Foresters -Geologists -Land acquisition professionals -Land trust or preserve managers -Naturalists -Oceanographers -Park rangers -Range managers -Soil conservationists and technicians -Soil scientists -Tree experts -Wildlife photographers -Zoologists.

Containing a comprehensive introduction to the industry, the full-color Space Exploration profiles 20 popular careers for adventurous readers interested in science, mathematics, and engineering.Careers profiled include:-Aeronautical and aerospace technicians -Aerospace engineers -Aerospace/aviation college professors -Aerospace/aviation writers -Astrobiologists -Astrogeologists -Astronauts -Astronomers -Astrophysicists -Chemical engineers -Computer engineers -Electrical and electronics engineers -Flight directors -Industrial engineers -Materials engineers -Mathematicians -Mechanical engineers -Pilots -Quality assurance specialists/inspectors -Robotics engineers.

Combining concise career information with a lively, full-color presentation, Animals helps young readers explore a wide range of future career possibilities.Careers profiled include:Animal breeders and techniciansAnimal caretakersAnimal shelter workersAnimal trainersAquaristsFarmersFish and game wardensHorse groomsMarine biologistsNaturalistsPark rangersPet groomersPet shop workersPet sittersVeterinariansVeterinary techniciansWildlife photographersZoo and aquarium curators and directorsZookeepersZoologists.

The new, full-color Environment examines 20 environmental careers for anyone interested in reducing pollution, saving land from development, utilizing renewable energy resources, or conserving natural resources.Careers profiled include:-Air quality engineers -Ecologists -Energy conservation technicians -Environmental engineers -Environmental lawyers -Environmental lobbyists -Environmental science teachers -Environmental technicians -Environmental writers -Fish and game wardens -Foresters -Groundwater professionals -Hazardous waste management specialists -Land trust or preserve managers -Marine biologists -Naturalists -Oceanographers -Park rangers -Recycling coordinators -Renewable energy workers.

Presented in a lively, full-color format, the new Transportation profiles 20 career profiles to help readers explore a wide range of possible future careers. Each career article contains up-to-date information on the responsibilities associated with a job in transportation, as well as education and training requirements, earnings, outlook, and additional resources for more information.