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Books in Discovering Careers for your Future series

  • Nature

    Ferguson

    Library Binding (Ferguson Pub, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Explores different careers in nature with information on typical responsibilities, needed education, salary, employment outlook, and where to find more information on the subject.
  • Performing Arts

    Inc. Facts on File

    Library Binding (Ferguson Pub, July 1, 2005)
    Each book in this series profiles twenty careers and offers a comprehensive look at everything from how to start preparing while still in school to what the future might hold in terms of job prospects and salaries.
  • Environment

    Ferguson

    Library Binding (Ferguson Pub, March 1, 2008)
    Each book in this series profiles twenty careers and offers a comprehensive look at everything from how to start preparing while still in school to what the future might hold in terms of job prospects and salaries.
  • Teaching

    Ferguson

    (Ferguson Publishing Company, Sept. 1, 2008)
    Each career article includes: - What they do--describes typical responsibilities, working conditions, and more- Education and training--explains how to prepare for a career and whether or not apprenticeships, internships, and degree or licensing requirements are necessary- Earnings--offers general information on average salary ranges and fringe benefits- Outlook--forecasts the future in terms of the expected rate of growth or decline of job openings and opportunities in the field- For More Info--a sidebar that lists pertinent organizations and contact information.Each career profile also contains one or more additional features that enhance the coverage of each career, including black-and-white photographs, sidebars and notes on interesting topics in the field, profiles of famous people in the field, words to learn, and more.
  • Animals

    Inc Facts on File, JG Ferguson Publishing Company

    (Ferguson Pub, March 30, 2005)
    Discusses the responsibilities, qualifications, and training for a variety of jobs working with animals, including pet groomer, fish and game warden, veterinarian, and zookeeper.
  • Space Exploration

    Ferguson

    Hardcover (Ferguson Pub, July 1, 2008)
    Each book in this series profiles twenty careers and offers a comprehensive look at everything from how to start preparing while still in school to what the future might hold in terms of job prospects and salaries.
  • Science

    Ferguson

    Hardcover (Ferguson Pub, Nov. 1, 2004)
    Describes the education, training, earnings, and outlook associated with careers in the world of science including botanist, meteorologist, physicist, ecologist, and zoologist.
  • Computers

    Ferguson Publishing

    Library Binding (Ferguson Pub, Jan. 1, 2001)
    Explains the job responsibilites, education and training requirements, salary, and outlook for such careers as computer network specialist, software engineer, desktop publishing specialist, graphics programmer, and webmaster.
  • English

    Ferguson, JG Ferguson Publishing Company

    Hardcover (Ferguson Publishing Company, Jan. 15, 2000)
    Book by Ferguson
  • Sports

    Ferguson

    Library Binding (Ferguson Pub, March 30, 2005)
    Discusses the training, responsibilities, and qualifications for a variety of jobs in the sports industry, including lifeguards, sports agents, and sports photographers.
  • Health

    Ferguson Publishing

    Hardcover (Ferguson Pub, March 1, 2000)
    Describes the education, training, earnings, and outlook associated with twenty careers in the field of health, including chiropractor, dentist, fitness expert, hospice worker, medical secretary, nurse, physical therapist, and physician.
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  • Health

    Ferguson's

    Library Binding (Ferguson Publishing, March 1, 2011)
    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.