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.

This title presents a behind-the-scenes look at careers in the FBI. ""Virtual Apprentice: FBI Agent"" introduces young readers to an adventurous career in law enforcement. Profiles of working professionals, 'Reality Check' sidebars, Q&As between real-life kids and pros, and a 'Count Me In' journal feature help readers get a you-are-there feel for a career as an FBI agent. Loaded with full-color and black-and-white photographs and written in a lively tone, this entertaining guide allows kids to test-drive their dream career in this field.Chapters include: The FBI Then and Now; FBI Agent at Work; FBI Tech and Trends; FBI Agent in Training; The FBI Team; Kids Ask, FBI Agents Answer; and, FBI Agent for a Day.

This title offers an engaging look at this industry for budding authors.""Virtual Apprentice: Author"" introduces young readers to a possible career path for writers.This illustrated new career guide features a behind-the-scenes look at this creative industry, including profiles of working professionals, ""Reality Check"" sidebars, and ""A Day in the Life"" activity list to help young writers begin their career exploration. Filled with full-color and black-and-white photographs, this fun guide allows readers to learn the ins and outs of being an author.Chapters include: A Way with Words; Author at Work; Writing Tech and Trends; Author in Training; Book Work; Kids Ask, Authors Answer; and, Author 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.