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  • Biohazard Technicians: Life on a Trauma Scene Cleanup Crew

    Stephanie Cooperman

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Oct. 1, 2003)
    Examines the careers available in the field of biohazard disposal, discussing the necessary education, training, and on-the-job duties.
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  • Volcanologists: Examining Active Volcanoes

    Sara L Latta

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2015)
    "Discusses careers in volcanology, including education, training, specialties, and salaries"--

  • Polar Scientists: Studying the Antarctic

    Sara L Latta

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2015)
    "Discusses careers in polar science, including education, training, specialties, and salaries"--

  • Severe-Storm Scientists: Chasing Tornadoes and Hurricanes

    Jennifer L Way, Timothy R Gaffney

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2015)
    "Discusses careers in storm science, including education, training, specialties, and salaries"--

  • Infectious Disease Specialists: Hunting Down Disease

    Edward Willett

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Through interviews and case studies, learn what it's like to be an infectious disease specialist and discover the role they play in modern medicine.

  • Demolition Experts: Life Blowing Things Up

    Mark Beyer, M Beyer

    Paperback (Rosen Publishing Group, Jan. 1, 2003)
    This compelling new series for the middle school reader is designed to appeal to the thrill-seeker in all of us. Each book includes information about a different extreme career, with a focus on safety and training. Readers will learn what it takes to get into these professions and what to expect when embarking on one. These volumes also provide information on the exciting aspects of these extreme careers and highlight the possible dangers and risks involved. Colorful photographs and informative sidebars help to make these books an invaluable resource for those young readers looking for a thrilling and fun-filled profession.Watching a building come down is almost always more exciting than watching one being built. Demolition experts use exact science and years of experience to bring down a variety of structures. Descriptions of building demolitions, salvage demolitions, and bomb squad investigations add to the excitement of a very serious business.
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  • Smokejumpers: Life Fighting Fires

    M Beyer, Mark Beyer

    Library Binding (Rosen Central, Jan. 1, 2003)
    The work of a smokejumper is often difficult and dangerous, but invaluable to the world's forests. This book explains what smokejumpers do and gives information on the training and skills needed for this extreme career.
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  • Storm Scientist: Careers Chasing Severe Weather

    Timothy R Gaffney

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, June 1, 2009)
    Crammed with anecdotes and details about science research, each title in this series includes profiles of six to eight scientists doing his or her own different kind of research, giving students the inside scoop on cutting-edge research going on today in the most extreme environments.
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  • Epidemiologists: Life Tracking Deadly Diseases

    Dana Asher, D Asher

    Library Binding (Rosen Central, June 1, 2002)
    Highlights the background and experiences of people who track diseases in large populations and try to discover the causes of those diseases.
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  • Manga Artists

    Tamra Orr

    Library Binding (Rosen Central, Sept. 1, 2008)
    Describes drawing manga as a profession, including the history and types of manga, leading manga artists, different jobs involved in the creation of manga, and how to get a job in manga.
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  • Nanotechnologist

    Ann Heinrichs

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Publishing, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Did you ever wonder what it would be like to work with things so tiny you need special microscopes to see them? That is exactly what nanotechnologists do. These specialists work with the smallest units of matter to make new products and improve existing ones. Look inside to find out more about the scientists who use tiny bits of matter to make big discoveries.
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  • Marine Biologist

    Barbara Somervill

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, July 15, 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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