Chariho Middle School Library: Career Research

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as an auto technician. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia.

Scientists known as Antarctic researchers brave extremely cold temperatures and bitter winds in order to study a place most people will never visit. Readers travel along with these adventurous scientists as detailed main text, a helpful graphic organizer, and fun fact boxes explore various aspects of this fascinating career. Full-color photographs and real-world stories of Antarctic researchers keep readers engaged as they learn. The exciting, career-focused text is designed to reflect all areas of STEM: science, technology, engineering, and math.

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a carpenter. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as an electrician. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.

For a technophile, it's not a big leap to want to create something new. This title offers readers from grades seven through twelve the chance to discover career options in game and app development and the education that will qualify them for those options. Apart from figuring out the creative side, the reader will also discover what is necessary to break into an extremely competitive market as a professional. Readers will experience engaging sidebars that introduce successful young developers and their creations, and various types of references throughout will allow the reader to take in the whole world of development.

Masons have been responsible for, quite literally, the foundations of society, erecting everything from the pyramids of Giza to the schools and offices of the modern age. This valuable guide provides a breakdown of the field of masonry for teens thinking of entering this stable and always-in-demand career. Readers will become familiar with the tools and materials used by masons today and learn about the various education and certification pathways that can give them a leg up in the field. This volume also offers practical tips for landing an entry-level job and discusses the projected growth of this essential industry.

This volume is sure to excite readers as they learn about career opportunities in the field of robotic engineering. This career-based book looks at what robotic engineers do, the different kinds of jobs within the field, and notable engineers who have advanced robotics. This career incorporates science, technology, engineering, and math, making the information-rich text in this book is a great addition to STEM instruction. The text is illustrated by brilliant color photographs, and supplemented by sidebars and a graphic organizer. This dynamic reading experience explores the future of robotics, and how someone can land a job as a robotic engineer.

We may not always notice them, but operating and stationary engineers help keep the world running smoothly. This practical resource explains the importance of operating and stationary engineers and provides descriptions for several jobs within each field, including surveyor, heavy equipment operator, boiler operator, HVACR engineer, and building manager. Readers will learn the educational requirements and job training that are necessary to obtain these jobs, as well as steps they can take right now to get them on the right path. Job outlook and information about trade unions and other resources are also provided.

Specialized construction jobs are one of the brightest spots in the job market. This book lays out what qualifications and training are necessary to get a job installing sheet metal or doing ironwork. Discover exactly what each job entails, as well as what kinds of tools and machinery are commonly used. Readers will learn how to write a résumé, get interview tips, and come to understand the importance of apprenticeships in high-skill construction fields. This is a great resource for teens trying to figure out what career they are interested in, as well as for anyone with an interest in how metal is used in today's buildings, bridges, and more.

Love coding? Make your passion your profession with this comprehensive guide that reveals a whole host of careers working with code. Behind the screen of your phone, tablet, computer, or game console lies a secret language that allows it all to work. Computer code has become as integral to our daily lives as reading and writing, even if you didn't know it! Now it's time to plug in and start creating the same technology you're using every day. Covering everything from navigating the maze of computer languages to writing code for games to cyber security and artificial intelligence, So, You Want to Be a Coder? debugs the secrets behind a career in the diverse and state-of-the-art industry. In addition to tips and interviews from industry professionals, So, You Want to Be a Coder? includes inspiring stories from kids who are working with code right now, plus activities, a glossary, and helpful resources to put you on the path to a fun and rewarding career with computer code today!

p>Some of today's most fascinating careers revolve around the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). With this exciting series, readers can get a close look at how people in these careers are helping to build our future. They will also discover how workers have used STEM skills to solve problems and innovate throughout history. Sports Medicine: The term "sports edicine" was coined in 1928. THE FEATURES . Diagrams, graphs, and charts help to clarify complex subjects . Unique visual design draws readers in and encourages them to invest . Interviews with real-life workers give readers an up-close look at their jobs . Helpful statistics assist readers in planning their future careers . www.factsfornow.scholastic.com See page 1 for more information.

Many careers are enjoyable, but few can boast being part of a party quite like an event coordinator. This book highlights many creative outlets inherent to the work, but it also offers a realistic appraisal of the long hours, demanding clients, and other hard work involved. Stories about real-life event planners offer readers a genuine description of a day in the life of an event coordinator. the book also includes information about how to get the training and experience needed to prepare for this demanding, but imaginative, field of work.

Jobs exist for people who want to work with children of all ages, from day care for babies and toddlers to after-school and special programs for young teens. Stand-alone child care centers, day care centers in businesses and government organizations, child care services in institutions such as hospitals, and special child care programs all offer fulfilling opportunities. In this handy volume, readers learn that there are jobs for people with all levels of education--from a high school degree and the completion of a short training program to two- and four-year college degrees--and which path corresponds to their aspirations.

Many people dream of making it to the big leagues, but very few will make it there as athletes. This does not mean that the dream of a career in the sports industry should be discarded. Those who have an interest in business, finance, and management shoul

There is nothing like the emotions athletes feel in victory and defeat. Sports coverage provides a similar rush for the media professionals who witness the action and make it real for their audiences. In this volume, readers learn about the exciting caree

Marketing and PR professionals are trained to effectively communicate a seller's message to a buying public. These professionals work in community relations, public and media relations, government relations, investor relations, corporate communications, marketing communications, public affairs, advertising, writing, editing, training and teaching, photography and video production, graphic design, and human resources. This comprehensive volume presents young people with exciting, diverse career opportunities to consider. Marketing campaigns, running a marketing firm, client relations, connecting with the community, putting together a resume, working as a freelancer, pitching a client, and business-building strategies are just some of the topics covered in this all-inclusive career guide.

The American Bar Association defines a paralegal, or legal assistant, as a person . . . who is employed . . . by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency or other entity and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible. Teens learn that a paralegal can specialize in distinct fields, including corporate law, criminal law, and environmental law. They investigate this faced-paced career, and understand the facets of the legal services industry. Besides outlining education requirements and training programs, this accessible volume covers professional responsibilities, ethic codes, kinds of employers, job searches, resume building, and work environments.

People holding HVAC jobs are concerned with climate-control systems that keep individuals warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and breathing the freshest air possible year-round. Those who enjoy working with their hands and solving problems can find a challenging position in the HVAC industry. Whether it is as an installer, mechanic, master technician, drafter, design engineer, or refrigeration maintenance technician, readers learn that if they choose to work in these jobs they will have salaries, compensation packages, and other benefits that are among the highest and best in the construction trades. Students will discover that they can jump-start a career in high school and are offered an in-depth look at how to acquire the pertinent skills, knowledge, apprenticeships, certifications, and employment in a field that is always in need of well-trained, enthusiastic workers. It also provides an overview of education options, including distance learning, community colleges, and vo-tech schools and an interview with an HVAC engineer.

Virtually every organization needs HR personnel to hire, train, and assist employees. Often it is possible to get an entry-level job directly out of high school or after taking a short training program. Teens investigate the vital roles of staffing a company, training employees, learning HR policies and benefits, employee relations, and the types of jobs that are available in HR. Headhunting and recruitment firms and payroll processing firms are considered, as well as education requirements for the HR profession. Sidebars describe certification requirements, interviews with HR professionals, internships, compiling a resume, and tips for getting a first job.

Over the past 20 years, terrorism and fears of terrorism have increased in the United States. In response, counterterrorism and antiterrorism task forces have been created to help prevent this type of attack. Jobs in this field are becoming more common, and qualified individuals are needed to fill the open spaces. Now, through the help of this volume, readers can get all the information they need to join a task force in the field of law enforcement. This book describes some very real-life events and discusses how counter- and antiterrorism task forces played a part in keeping people safe.

When violence happens, S.W.A.T. teams are often called in to deal with the crisis, creating an important niche in the field of law enforcement. This comprehensive volume goes beyond the basics of law enforcement careers, getting into the specifics of joining a S.W.A.T. team, which can be very competitive. Readers interested in the field of law enforcement are given the information they need to join a S.W.A.T. team, including how to craft a resume and how to give a quality interview. It includes perspective and experience from some real life events where S.W.A.T. teams were required on site.

Have a passion for fashion? This comprehensive guide can help you land your dream job in the world of fashion and design. Fashion is more than fun--it holds a wide array of career opportunities! From high-profile jobs like clothing designer, model, and fashion photographer to the not-so-well-known professions of fabric cutter and colorist, So, You Want to Work in Fashion? explores a wide world of possibilities that are thrilling and fulfilling. In addition to tips and interviews from a variety of fashion professionals, So, You Want to Work in Fashion? includes inspiring stories from young people who are in the industry right now, as well as activities, a glossary, and resources to help you on your way to a successful career in fashion.

Love sports? Make your passion your profession with this guide that can help you score a career in the sports industry. The sports industry is wide and vast, and there are countless ways to get involved and make sports your job. From the popular careers of professional athlete, coach, sports broadcaster, and photographer, to the lesser-known professions of sports agent, statistician, sports therapist, and scout, So, You Want to Work in Sports? delves into a wide variety of possible futures that are exciting and rewarding. In addition to tips and interviews from many different professionals, So, You Want to Work in Sports? includes inspiring stories from young adults who are out there exploring different sectors, as well as games, activities, a glossary, and resources to help you on your way to a successful career in athletics.

Science, technology, engineering, art, and math are at the forefront of space exploration--from astronaut to astronomer. If you love space, the night sky, or building things, you may want to become a space explorer. This title supports standards for College and Career Readiness.

In Archaeology: Cool Women Who Dig, readers dig into the past through the challenges and successes of three dynamic women working in the field today. Chelsea Rose is a historical archaeologist with Southern Oregon University, Alexandra Jones runs Archaeology in the Community in Washington, DC, and Justine Benanty is a maritime archaeologist from New York City.

Architects design buildings, from simple homes and businesses to towering skyscrapers and more. Discover what it takes to work in this challenging field in Architect.

What style building do you live in? Is it a skyscraper, a Victorian home, or a modern building? In Architecture: Cool Women Who Design Structures, readers examine the stories of women who are today designing the houses, schools, museums, and public spaces where we spend our time.

Ninety percent of all the world's data was created in the last two years, mainly through the growth of social media. Finding meaning within the data is the task of a big data analyst. What the job entails, what it pays, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.

More than 39,000 aviation and aerospace jobs were created in 2016, and they paid almost twice the national average. Careers in Aviation and Aerospace provides comments from industry leaders, job statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions about aerospace and aviation jobs for engineers, pilots, meteorologists, planetary scientists, and even astronauts.

Emphasis on environmental issues has made high-tech careers related to the environment and energy technology among the fastest growing occupations in the United States. Comments from people in the industry, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at high-tech environmental and energy technology jobs ranging from fuel cell engineers to environmental analysts to renewable energy project developers.

Students who pursue careers in food and agriculture will find themselves with skills that are in great demand as the industry continues to expand at a steady rate. Comments from people in the industry, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at food and agriculture jobs ranging from agricultural engineer to food scientist to craft brewer.

Careers in video gaming are some of the most creative and challenging technical careers in the United States today. Comments from people in the industry, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at video gaming jobs ranging from animators to programmers to game developers.

The burgeoning use of smartphones to access the Internet is driving Internet careers as never before. Comments from people in the industry, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at Internet technology jobs ranging from search engine optimization experts to cybersecurity analysts to mobile app developers.

Artificial organs, gene therapy, nanotechnology, and other technologies are changing medicine and offering endless career opportunities. Comments from people in the industry, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at medical technology jobs ranging from research scientists to biomedical engineers to radiation therapists.

There are many different types of engineers, from civil engineers to mechanical to electrical and more. Discover what it takes to work in this challenging field in Engineer.

Mechanical engineers design machines to improve transportation, explore the solar system, and save lives. Mechanical Engineering in the Real World examines the history of this branch of engineering, what mechanical engineers do today, and what's next for the field. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

As the Digital Age continues to flourish, electronic devices--found in everything from refrigerators to wristwatches--are a constant, if not unavoidable, part of everyday life. None of these devices can work without software, and therefore, without the help of software engineering professionals. As the demand for computing devices continues to grow, so too does the demand for software engineers. What the job entails, what it pays, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.

Sports scientists and engineers develop new equipment, improve athletic performance, and keep players safe from injury. Sports Science and Technology in the Real World examines the history of these branches of science and engineering, what sports scientists and engineers do today, and what's next for these fields. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Would you like to be a fashion designer using cutting-edge technology to design an upcoming collection? How about a chemist who works in a lab developing the latest face cream or sunscreen? All industries need people with STEM skills to build and develop the next great thing. Learn how this exciting STEM career is taking it to the next level with eco-friendly materials, made from recycled and organically grown items to use in their designs, and cosmetic scientists who are always developing the latest, greatest skin care line. If you love fashion and beauty, this might be the career for you! This book will allow students to understand how small changes in one part of a system might cause large changes in another part.

What great STEM job may be waiting for you? How about a job in food and nutrition? Have you ever looked at your dinner and thought about all the people who helped get it to your table? Learn all about food chemists, dieticians, and the farmers who grow the food we eat. How and what animals eat to ensure our meat is healthy, how fertilizers play a part in the safety of our fruits and vegetables, and how what you eat plays an important role in your health. So, count your calories and read along to find out all about this exciting STEM career! This book will allow students to understand how systems may interact with other systems; they may have sub-systems and be a part of larger complex systems.

Some of the most exciting careers are in STEM fields. A strong STEM education will allow you to research, test, and build new things. If you like movies, this book will teach you all about computer animation, industrial light and technical animators, motion capture engineers, and what education and degrees it takes to obtain these exciting careers. Learn all the tricks they use to make the special effects and simulations that make today's movies more exciting! This book will allow students to develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved.

Some of the most exciting careers are in STEM fields. A strong STEM education will allow you to research, test, and build new things. Learn about what role STEM plays in the sports industry. The sports engineers who design uniforms that keep players safe and protected from injury, also allowing them to move faster and improve their statistics, to improving the materials used to make the balls, bats, and other equipment used to play these sports. There are many different careers in STEM sports that are all highlighted, including what degrees it takes to obtain these jobs and what each of these people do. So, if you love sports, you may want to consider a career in one of these fields! This book will allow students to learn that cause and effect relationships are routinely identified, tested, and used to explain change.

STEM jobs are careers for the future. STEM jobs meet needs people have. When you work in an animal related field, the STEM possibilities are endless. From the zookeeper who looks after the animals and maintains the daily operations of the zoo, a veterinarian who gives shots and performs surgery on injured animals, to the engineer who designs better cages or habitats for animals, all these wonderful careers and more are explained in this book. It also details the different degrees it takes to obtain these jobs and what each of these people do. This book will allow students to realize that small changes in one part of a system might cause large changes in another part.

Jobs in mental health are in high demand, but they require a strong passion for helping others overcome mental, emotional and behavioral challenges. Comments from professionals in the industry, current statistics, job forecasts, and realistic descriptions of occupations ranging from psychiatrists and psychologists to psychiatric nurses and licensed clinical social workers provide a helpful look at some of varied and fascinating careers in mental health.

Robots are the future and employers need skilled workers who can build, operate, repair, and program these high-tech machines. Comments from people in the industry, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at robotics jobs ranging from engineers to technicians to research scientists.

Plumbers are important workers on construction sites. Without them, toilets wouldn't flush, faucets wouldn't run, and buildings might flood. Discover what it takes to work in this challenging field in Plumber.

Carpenters work with wood, shaping frames, laying flooring, and more. Discover what it takes to work in this challenging field in Carpenter.

This title explores some of the amazing careers available in the field of mathematicsand they're not just limited to the classroom! From helping athletes gain a competitive edge to helping eradicate hunger around the world, readers may be surprised to learn what exciting careers math can lead to.

A career in science can involve traveling around the worldand maybe even leaving it! From tracking violent storms or studying penguins in the Antarctic to repairing the International Space Station or searching for new planets, this fascinating book shows that a career in science can lead to thrilling and limitless possibilities.

This title explores the fantastic careers available in technology. From designing smart objects, such as a fridge that tells you what groceries you need, to protecting people from online hacking, a career in technology can change and improve people's lives.