Books with title Career Discovery Encyclopedia

Now in full color!In today's rapidly changing job market, it can be a daunting task for young people to begin thinking about their future career plans. Now in full color, Career Discovery Encyclopedia, Seventh Edition provides the ideal starting point for readers who are just beginning to envision joining the world of work. The first volume contains an explanation of the many tools used to help people identify their fields of interest as well as a sample self-assessment they can try themselves. Also included is an in-depth explanation of each of the 16 Career Clusters developed by the U.S. Department of Education to classify different occupations.The bulk of the eight-volume Career Discovery Encyclopedia, Seventh Edition is a comprehensive A-to-Z listing of more than 700 careers. Each article describes the skills and education needed for that job, the salary range and day-to-day duties, and the outlook for the future in that career. Also included are listings of relevant trade organizations and cross-references to related articles. The depth and breadth of this set makes it an essential addition to every school and guidance library.New features include:Now in full color 45 new career articles drawn from the fastest-growing career fields More than 650 fully revised career articles New sidebars and fact boxes highlighting important information about these careers. Other helpful reference features include:Career Cluster icons that correspond to the Department of Education's Career Clusters to help readers easily distinguish different career fields A glossary of career-related terms A Dictionary of Occupational Titles Index A Guide for Occupational Exploration Index A National Occupation Classification System Index An Occupational Information Network-Standard Occupational Classification Index A Job Title Index that lists all 702 career articles, as well as alternative names for these job titles 185 new, full-color photographs.

Praise for the previous edition:Booklist/RBB "Twenty Best Bets for Student Researchers, 2004""...definitely recommended for school and public libraries."—Booklist"...[a] pleasing design...[a] reliable, succinct source."—School Library Journal"What makes this 8-volume set distinctive is how comprehensively it covers the world of work...this is an excellent and valuable resource for all levels."—American Reference Books AnnualExtensively revised and updated, Career Discovery Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition covers a wide spectrum of careers for students who are just beginning to think about their future. For the sixth edition, each of the more than 700 careers profiled in the previous edition has been updated according to the latest information. More than 50 new job articles have been added, covering airport security personnel, copy editors, food photographers, geriatric psychiatrists, yoga and Pilates instructors, and more.New features This revised edition includes several important new features that align the careers to U.S. government career standards. Volume 1 provides descriptions of the U.S. Department of Education's 16 Career Clusters, and a Career Cluster icon in each job article enables students to read about jobs in the clusters that interest them. Each article also contains a new Skills Spotlight sidebar, which identifies key skills and competencies for each job as outlined in the U.S. Department of Labor's SCANS report. Volume 1 also features a new section about self-assessment testing, which includes an A-to-Z overview of the most popular tests, as well as a sample test based on the O*NET Work Interest Profiler. Highlights:656 up-to-date career articles57 new career articlesNew Skills Spotlight sidebars that tie each career to the U.S. Department of Labor's SCANS skills and competenciesNew coverage of U.S. Department of Education's Career ClustersNew coverage of career assessment testsMore than 650 black-and-white photographs, more than 125 new to this editionUp-to-date glossary and government classification indexes. Explore more than 700 careersAn excellent starting place for career exploration, this valuable resource contains current and accurate information for middle school students. Each career article is a concise, two-page spread accompanied by a photograph-more than 125 photographs are new-that relates directly to the career profiled. Each article also contains descriptions of job titles and paths of advancement associated with the main topic. The two-color design provides an attractive presentation of information. High interest, low reading level!Keeping in mind that from an early age students need clear information about the careers that will be available to them in the future, this comprehensive encyclopedia is written in an attention-holding, easy-to-read style. The career profiles will interest middle school students, as well as advanced younger students. Match skills to related careersCareer Discovery Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition helps students match their interests and aptitudes to particular careers. Each career article lists the school subjects that are related to the career field. For example, for medical assistants, the subjects of biology and mathematics are specified. The new Skills Spotlight sidebar in each article lists the SCANS skills (such as manage time, teach, and fix or repair technology) and competencies (such as mathematics, problem solving, and self-esteem) most needed for the career. A Career Cluster icon in each article ties that career to one of the 16 Career Clusters outlined in Volume 1. Readers can access information in a number of ways:An A-to-Z arrangement of career articlesA table of contents in each volumeA full Job Title Index in each volumeCross-referencing of related articlesGovernment classification indexes.Each article contains all of the career essentials, including:Job descriptionJob outlookEducational requirementsPotential earningsRelated subjects and interestsInformation for further exploration.

Can a radish be black in color? Do butterflies really eat butter? Find these answers plus more in The Discovery Science Encyclopedia. This guide to core science topics is designed to be used by elementary and middle school students. Individual volumes cover such areas of inquiry as plants, technology, and human beings. Extension activities and experiments make this a hands-on series suited to different learning styles. In the set are two volumes about animals, two volumes about people, and one volume each about planet Earth, matter and energy, plants, space, and technology. Inside these volumes the entries are in A-Z order.