Some people get scared for a living. Scary is blasting off in a spaceship bound for out-of-this-world destinations. Scary is flying into the eye of a hurricane, crossing your fingers, and hoping to come out safely on the other side. Scary is rolling out of a fiery car during a high-speed chase on the set of a movie. Yet these are things that some people do for a living, day in and day out. ""Scary Jobs"" explores many of these jobs as well as the people who choose to pursue these exhilarating - and often frightening - fields. Featuring kid-friendly sidebars and engaging activities that introduce readers to top jobs and professional working in the field, this new, full-color book is loaded with fun facts, trivia, and trade secrets to get kids thinking about future career possibilities. Jobs covered include: Astronaut; Bomb squad technician; Disease detective; Extreme sports pro; Forensic pathologist; Skywalker; Smokejumper; Spy; Stormchaser; and, Stunt person.

Sports-related jobs are in high demand, and they can offer a number of terrific opportunities both on the field and off for budding young athletes or anyone interested in the multifaceted sports industry. ""Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Sports, Second Edition"" brings the vast range of opportunities in this industry to the forefront. This extensively revised book scores major points by encouraging kids to identify their personality traits and skills and match their athletic interests and abilities with viable career options. With step-by-step self-assessment followed by a series of job profiles and professional insight, this reader-friendly volume offers kids a strong starting place for further job exploration in the sports arena. The career profiles include: Athlete; Coach; Fitness instructor; Recreation director; Sportscaster; Sports event coordinator; Sports pro; Sportswriter; and more.

Sections include:
- Discover You at Work: Walks readers through a step-by-step process to identify their strengths and interests and match them to appropriate jobs. Readers use a Work Interest Profiler (WIP), based on the career research of Dr. John Holland and devised by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration as part of the O NET Program.
- Explore Your Options: Provides in-depth descriptions of approximately 35 jobs per volume and includes resources for further information. Special sidebars outline exercises that encourage readers to "hire themselves" and learn firsthand what the job is like.
- Experiment with Success: Includes a roundtable interview with a selection of successful workers from different branches of the career cluster who describe how they got started and what helped them succeed. Discussions teach readers how to begin networking early and how to gather career information from established professionals.
Throughout each volume, 10 Big Questions and 10 Big Activities help readers create their own personal career exploration portfolio. The activities help readers ask the right questions about what kind of career they want and how they can prepare for it and encourage them to become their own best career counselor. The perfect follow-up to the Career Ideas for Kids series (see page 16), Career Ideas for Teens is an invaluable career tool for all teenagers wondering what they want to do in life.

Who designs and showcases the latest fashions? Who writes best-selling books and magazines? Who decorates homes and workplaces? Who commands sellout crowds at arenas around the country? They are the actors, artists, athletes, authors, dancers, fashion models, musicians, and other professionals with exciting high-profile jobs. Are glamorous jobs all they're cracked up to be? And how can kids land these jobs? Answers to these questions and more can be found in ""Glamorous Jobs"". This new, full-color resource allows readers to explore alluring careers with fun facts, sidebars, helpful resources, and much more. Interviews with professionals working in the field are also provided. Jobs covered in this title include: Actor; Artist; Athlete; Author; Dancer; Fashion model; Interior designer; Magazine editor; Musician; and, TV journalist.

As hard as it is to imagine, it is possible to get paid for goofing off and having fun. Cartoonists and clowns do it. So do cruise directors, magicians, toy engineers, and video game designers. They get to laugh, play, and be creative for a living, and their success often depends on how much fun they have at work. ""Goofy Jobs"" is full of information about how these professionals do it, as well as ideas and tips for how readers can set up their own dream career and get paid for having fun. Sidebars, trivia, and interviews with professionals in the field let readers try these goofy jobs on for size. Jobs covered in this title include: Book producer; Candy maker; Cartoonist; Clown; Comedian; Cruise director; Magician; Manager of museum exhibits; Museum exhibit designer; Summer camp director; Toy engineer; and, Video game designer.

Whether it's cracking super codes or raising worms, there isn't a typical day at the office for people who have freaky jobs. From fast-paced jobs like racecar mechanic and rodeo rider to bizarre food chef and genetic engineer, ""Freaky Jobs"" introduces young readers to a wide assortment of careers that are anything but boring. Box features provide vital statistics, trivia, trade secrets, and historical highlights. Interviews with working professionals offer a behind-the-scenes look at profiled careers. This full-color book also offers sidebars and activities as well as links to Web sites for further exploration. Jobs covered in this title include: Bizarre food chef; Circus performer; Cryptologist; Genetic engineer; Pet psychologist; Professional bull rider; Racecar mechanic; Rodeo cowboy; Tattoo artist; Taxidermist; and, Vermiculturist.

A nose for news and a gift for gab...This book offers an exciting look at life in the newsroom.""Virtual Apprentice: TV Journalist"" is the perfect starting point for young adults interested in a career in broadcast news.This accessible new book provides a behind-the-scenes look at a job in the newsroom, featuring profiles of working professionals, ""A Day in the Life"" activity list that details a typical day on the job, and ""Reality Check"" sidebars to help readers decide if this is the job for them. Bringing readers inside the lively and exciting world of TV journalism, this engaging career guide is loaded with photographs and helpful features.Chapters include: Headline News!; Newsmakers at Work; Newsworthy Tech and Trends; A Nose for News and a Gift for Gab; In the Newsroom and Beyond; Kids Ask, TV Journalists Answer; and, TV Journalist for a Day.

Whether kids are interested in becoming a dancer, a musician, or a sound engineer, the world of music and dance is a lively scene with many exciting opportunities for those with the right attitude. So what does this career choice have to offer, and how can kids learn more about the music and dance industry? ""Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Music and Dance, Second Edition"", extensively updated and revised, brings the vast amount of opportunities in this industry to the forefront. By encouraging kids to identify their personality traits and skills, this book helps them match their interests and abilities with viable careers. With step-by-step self-assessment followed by a series of job profiles and professional insight, this book gives kids a good starting place for further job exploration. This book also features a helpful closing section and new career discovery activities. Completely redesigned, this book provides a reader-friendly and interactive resource for kids interested in exploring possible career choices. Career profiles include: Arts administrator; Composer; Dance instructor; Disc jockey; Music video producer; Musician; Recording executive; Sound engineer; and more.

This is an essential reference for teens interested in the arts and communications. It is never too soon to start thinking about a future career, even as a young teen. For those who have the urge to write, perform, design, or otherwise create and communicate, opportunities are limitless in the arts and communications, and it can be invaluable to learn about the different options before committing to one choice. ""Career Ideas for Teens in the Arts and Communications"" profiles 36 jobs in this field, which span across many different industries. The careers profiled include: Actor; Animator; Choreographer; Development director; Editor; Film director; Journalist; Lobbyist; Photographer; Scriptwriter; Technical writer; Webmaster; and more.

This is a helpful resource for teens exploring careers in the information technology field. Computers and the Internet are indispensable resources in today's world. Millions rely on computers at work and at home, and e-mail is a convenience that many take for granted. Information technology professionals develop, create, maintain, and operate computer-related technologies. From the technical to the creative, the 35 jobs detailed in ""Career Ideas for Teens in Information Technology"" offer something for everyone. The careers profiled include: Artificial intelligence scientist; Bioinformatician; Computer animator; Computer game designer; Computer support specialist; Desktop publisher; E-commerce administrator; Information broker; Nanotechnologist; Software developer; Telecommunications engineer; Wireless engineer; and more.

For kids who display a knack for turning a phrase, the written word can offer many satisfying career choices in a number of fields, such as book publishing, journalism, and library science. ""Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Writing, Second Edition"" offers a completely redesigned and updated hands-on tour of the many career options available in a number of exciting fields. Providing step-by-step self-assessment followed by a series of job profiles, this fresh new guide covers all the basics and provides resources for further research. Extensive photographs and illuminating interviews are also included to help kids find ways to explore their options as potential writing-related professionals. The career profiles include: author; book producer; editor; freelance writer; journalist; librarian; literary agent; and publicist.

The ability to communicate clearly and eloquently is a desirable trait in our fast-paced world, and for kids who possess the gift of gab, jobs requiring top-notch verbal skills are plentiful and accessible. Completely redesigned and updated with current information, ""Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Talking, Second Edition"" helps kids find their voice and guides them on how best to apply those skills to careers in fields such as broadcasting and speech pathology. This easy-to-use guide provides step-by-step self-assessment and profiles various jobs young people may wish to explore further. The career discovery activities have been expanded, and a closing section discusses further options, making this a useful guide for readers pondering their future plans. The career profiles include: air traffic controller; broadcaster; hotel manager; news reporter; publicist; retailer; speech pathologist; and telemarketer.

Sports-related jobs are in high demand, and they can offer a number of terrific opportunities both on the field and behind the scenes for budding young athletes. ""Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Sports, Second Edition"" brings the vast range of opportunities in this industry to the forefront. This extensively revised book scores major points by encouraging kids to identify their personality traits and skills and match their athletic interests and abilities with viable career options. With step-by-step self-assessment followed by a series of job profiles and professional insight, this reader-friendly volume offers kids a strong starting place for further job exploration in the sports arena. The career profiles include: athlete; coach; fitness instructor; recreation director; sportscaster; sports event coordinator; sports pro; and sportswriter.

The mathematical and finance field can be a very lucrative one, with jobs ranging from bankers to lawyers to urban planners, and more. Kids with a love of numbers and math concepts may find this industry both satisfying and challenging. What does it take to pursue a career in math and money? Completely redesigned and updated with current information, ""Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Math and Money, Second Edition"" helps kids identify their personality traits and guides them on how best to apply those skills to careers in the mathematical or financial field. Presented in an exciting new series, this book provides step-by-step self-assessment and profiles various jobs young people may wish to explore further. This easy-to-use guide includes a closing section that discusses further options, as well as expanded career discovery activities, and more. Career profiles include: Actuary; Banker; E-merchant; International trade specialist; Lawyer; Stockbroker; Urban planner; Venture capitalist; and more.

What does it take to seek a career in the creative arts? ""Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Art, Second Edition"", completely redesigned and updated, gives kids an illustrated, hands-on tour of the many career options available in this field. Providing step-by-step self-assessment followed by a series of job profiles, this fresh new guide covers all the basics and provides resources for further research. Additional career discovery activities are also included to help kids learn more about themselves. The career profiles include: Animator; Artist; Choreographer; Fashion designer; Graphic designer; Industrial designer; Museum curator; and Photojournalist.

Whether kids enjoy the fresh air and scenery of the great outdoors or have an uncanny way with animals, career opportunities abound for nature and animal lovers everywhere. From animal trainers to land surveyors to veterinarians, this field opens up a world of adventurous job possibilities. What does a career in this exciting field entail? ""Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Animals and Nature, Second Edition"", newly redesigned and completely updated, offers kids the information they need to make a smart career choice. Step-by-step self-assessment allows kids to identify their personality traits and then connect them to viable career options. Informative job profiles cover all the basics and spotlight real people working in that profession. The career discovery activities have been expanded, giving kids a fun new way to learn more about themselves and their interests. Career profiles include: Animal trainer; Botanist; Entomologist; Land surveyor; Marine biologist; Park ranger; Pet groomer; Veterinarian; and more.

People find many ways to make heroic acts a regular part of their work. Some people do things everyday that most people would never have the guts to try even once. These professionals fight fires, investigate airplane and automobile crashes, negotiate international peace treaties, help ease very sick people through their last days, and even confront dangerous criminals. ""Gutsy Jobs"" looks at what they do, how they do it, and why they do it. Presented in a lively, full-color format, this new resource features helpful Web resources, box features, and fun sidebars to help readers decide if they have the guts to tackle these exciting careers. Jobs covered in this title include: Ambassador; Campus chaplain; Crash scene investigator; Diplomat; Environmental engineer; First responder; Hospice worker; Paramedic; Politician; Religious leader; Social worker; SWAT officer; and, Teacher.