Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Adventure

by Reeves, Diane Lindsey; Heubeck, Nancy; Bond, Nancy

• ISBN13: 9780816043217
• ISBN10: 0816043213
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-02-01
• Publisher: Facts on File

Summary

Describes adventurous careers including airplane pilot, detective, firefighter, oil rig worker, paramedic, ranch hand, and welder, profiles individuals who work in these fields, and provides information on how to prepare for them.

Table of Contents

Make a Choice!	1	(3)
Choice A	1	(1)
Choice B	2	(1)
How to Use This Book	3	(4)
Get in Gear!	7	(10)
Watch for Signs Along the Way	7	(2)
Get Some Direction	9	(5)
Calculate the Clues	14	(3)
Take a Trip!	17	(114)
Airplane Pilot	19	(9)
Astronaut	28	(8)
Carpenter	36	(7)
Commercial Model	43	(8)
Computer Security Expert	51	(9)
Detective	60	(7)
Expedition Leader	67	(8)
Firefighter	75	(7)
Military Serviceperson	82	(8)
Miner	90	(7)
Oil Rig Worker	97	(8)
Paramedic	105	(7)
Ranch Hand	112	(6)
Scuba Diver	118	(7)
Welder	125	(6)
Make an Adventure-Filled Detour!	131	(6)
More Exciting Career Choices	132	(2)
Information Is Power	134	(3)
Don't Stop Now!	137	(12)
Narrow Down Your Choices	139	(1)
Snoop at the Library	139	(2)
Chat on the Phone	141	(2)
Surf the Net	143	(3)
Shadow a Professional	146	(3)
What's Next?	149	(6)
Red Light	150	(1)
Yellow Light	151	(1)
Green Light	152	(3)
Hooray! You Did It!	155	(2)
Some Future Destinations	157	(6)
It's Not Just for Nerds	158	(1)
Awesome Internet Career Resources	158	(1)
It's Not Just for Boys	159	(1)
More Career Books for Adventure Freaks	159	(1)
Heavy-Duty Resources	160	(1)
Finding Places to Work	160	(1)
Finding Places to Practice Job Skills	161	(1)
No-College Occupations	162	(1)
Index	163

Excerpts

It's natural for young people to change their minds about what they want to be when they grow up. One day it's an astronaut, the next it's an artist. This series takes advantage of kids' curiosity and shows the many, diverse opportunities available to them.
The Career Idea for Kids series guides young readers through a multitude of career possibilities based on their specific interests and skills and links their talents to a wide variety of actual professions. Each light-hearted volume is filled with delightful text and playful illustrations.
Coverage begins with a set of questions designed to help kids discover who they are, what they like to do, and what they do best. Highly motivational, and just plain fun, this series helps kids explore a diverse mix of career paths by linking their interests to real jobs.
Career profiles include:
Airline Pilot
Astronaut
Carpenter
Commercial Model
Computer Security Expert
Detective
Expedition Leader
Firefighter
Military Serviceperson
Miner
Oil Rig Worker
Paramedic
Ranch Hand
Scuba Diver
Welder.