For many children of the sixties, the gift of a Schwinn was a ticket to freedom, a chance to feel the wind on their face and the steady rotation of rubber at their feet. The Schwinn took many through their childhood adventures, with memories filled of after school, free-range bike rides around the neighborhood with friends, the late afternoon sun shining off of the gleaming painted frame and stainless steel fenders. The 1960s and 70s saw a boom of Schwinn Sting-Rays, which appealed to young riders who had to have the hottest "muscle" bike in town, and sold like hotcakes to parents everywhere scrambling to get the best Christmas present ever for their kids. From its early years dominating the youth market with Sting-Rays to the teen-friendly Varsity and Continental models to its most recent parent-friendly iterations of the Easy-Steer and Roadster Trikes, the Schwinn weaves itself through 120 years of American history. For many, the Schwinn will be forever tied to the memories of their childhood, to a simpler time of freedom, laughter, and endless wonder. Schwinn: The Best Present Ever is a visual celebration of this American icon, with a complementary narrative throughout that tells the Schwinn story.

For many children of the sixties, the gift of a Schwinn was a ticket to freedom, a chance to feel the wind on their face and the steady rotation of rubber at their feet. The Schwinn took many through their childhood adventures, with memories filled of after school, free-range bike rides around the neighborhood with friends, the late afternoon sun shining off of the gleaming painted frame and stainless steel fenders. The 1960s and 70s saw a boom of Schwinn Sting-Rays, which appealed to young riders who had to have the hottest "muscle" bike in town, and sold like hotcakes to parents everywhere scrambling to get the best Christmas present ever for their kids. From its early years dominating the youth market with Sting-Rays to the teen-friendly Varsity and Continental models to its most recent parent-friendly iterations of the Easy-Steer and Roadster Trikes, the Schwinn weaves itself through 120 years of American history. For many, the Schwinn will be forever tied to the memories of their childhood, to a simpler time of freedom, laughter, and endless wonder. Schwinn: The Best Present Ever is a visual celebration of this American icon, with a complementary narrative throughout that tells the Schwinn story.

Catch the acting bug with this engaging career guide

Virtual Apprentice: Actor introduces young readers to fun career possibilities on screen and on stage.

Featuring a behind-the-scenes look at this exciting industry, this new career guide includes profiles of working professionals, "Reality Check" sidebars, and "A Day in the Life" activity list to help aspiring actors with their career exploration. Filled with full-color and black-and-white photographs, this illustrated guide allows readers to learn the ins and outs of being an actor.

Chapters include:

Acting Now and Then

Actor at Work

Acting Tech and Trends

Lights Camera Action

Supporting Roles

Kids Ask, Actors Answer

Actor for a Day.

Each accessible book includes:
- A behind-the-scenes look at the featured industry
- Profiles of working professionals that offer an inside peek at what they do
- "Reality Check" sidebars to help readers decide if this is the job for them
- "Find Out More" and "Check It Out" sidebars for further research
- "A Day in the Life" activity list that details a typical day on the job
- Q&As between real-life kids and pros
- A "Count Me In" journal feature for readers to track their activities.
With a lively tone, dynamic look, and plenty of full-color and black-and-white photographs, the Virtual Apprentice books are the perfect starting point for young adults beginning their career exploration.

"Virtual Apprentice: Actor" introduces readers to fun career possibilities in movies and on stage.

A career guide to the wonderful world of oceanography.

Virtual Apprentice: Oceanographer introduces young readers to a fascinating career studying the oceans.

This useful new career guide takes readers behind the scenes with profiles of working professionals, "Reality Check" sidebars that help readers decide if this is the job for them, "A Day in the Life" activity list of a typical day on the job, and much more to help them understand what a career in oceanography would be like. This illustrated guide is the perfect starting point for young adults interested in becoming oceanographers.

Chapters include:

Diving in to Oceanography

Oceanographer at Work

Oceanography Tech and Trends

Oceanographer in Training

Other Fish in the Sea

Kids Ask, Oceanographers Answer

Oceanographer for a Day.

An exciting look at the fascinating world of cartoon animation.

Virtual Apprentice: Cartoon Animator introduces young readers to the exciting and colorful world of animation.

Ideal for anyone who has ever dreamed of animating cartoons, this accessible new career book provides a behind-the-scenes look at a job in this field, 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. This engaging career guide is loaded with full-color and black-and-white photographs and other helpful features.

Chapters include:

The Dawn of Animation

Animator at Work

Animation Tech and Trends

Serious Training for a Funny Business

Filling in the Background

Kids Ask, Animators Answer

Animator for a Day.

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.