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For those who love to explore new places or figure out how the world works, Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Science, Second Edition provides the perfect introduction to science professions, from conducting tests in the lab to teaching high school students to excavating a fossil site. Career profiles include: archaelogist, chemist, food scientist, nutritionist, oceanographer, robotics technician, science educator, veterinarian. Book jacket.

Acknowledgments	p. vii
Make a Choice!	p. 1
	p. 2
	p. 2
How to Use This Book	p. 3
Get in Gear!	p. 7
Watch for Signs Along the Way	p. 7
Rules of the Road	p. 9
Dangerous Detours	p. 16
Ultimate Career Destination	p. 17
Get Some Direction	p. 18
Take a Trip!	p. 27
Archaeologist	p. 30
Astronomer	p. 38
Chemist	p. 45
Engineer	p. 52
Food Scientist	p. 60
Horticulturist	p. 68
Landscape Architect	p. 75
Medical Technologist	p. 81
Meteorologist	p. 87
Nutritionist	p. 94
Oceanographer	p. 101
Pharmacist	p. 109
Robotics Technician	p. 118
Science Educator	p. 124
Veterinarian	p. 133
Make a Scientific Detour!	p. 141
A World of Science Careers	p. 142
Don't Stop Now!	p. 147
Narrow Down Your Choices	p. 149
Surf the Net	p. 149
Snoop at the Library	p. 151
Get In Touch with the Experts	p. 153
Chat on the Phone	p. 155
Information Is Power	p. 159
What's Next?	p. 163
Watch for Signs Along the Way	p. 164
Rules of the Road	p. 164
Dangerous Detours	p. 165
Ultimate Career Destination	p. 166
Get Some Direction	p. 166
Hooray! You Did It!	p. 169
Some Future Destinations	p. 171
It's Not Just for Nerds	p. 171
Awesome Internet Career Resources	p. 172
Join the Club!	p. 175
More Career Books Especially for Kids	p. 175
Heavy-Duty Resources	p. 177
Finding Places to Work	p. 177
Index	p. 179
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A fact-filled career guide for science-minded kids.
From excavating the burial grounds of ancient kings to creating robots in high-tech labs, the realm of science offers exciting career options for kids drawn to exploring how our world functions.
Newly redesigned and completely updated,Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Science, Second Edition guides young readers through a variety of job possibilities. Step-by-step self-assessment allows kids to identify their unique traits and then connect them to viable career options in science. Informative and updated job profiles cover all the basics and spotlight real scientists working in their respective research areas. The career discovery activities have been expanded to include all the latest developments on careers in science, giving kids an engaging and informative vehicle to learn more about themselves and their interests.
Career profiles include:
Archaeologist
Chemist
Food scientist
Nutritionist
Oceanographer
Robotics technician
Science educator
Veterinarian
and more.

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Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Science

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