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Author
Series
Pub. Date
2000
Lexile measure
1000L
Physical Desc
104 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Profiles ten women who work with animals, in such jobs as horse farm owner, veterinarian, and exotic animal trainer, and explains their duties and how they prepared for and obtained their positions.
2) Architects
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Covers the history of architecture and explains the basics of what architects do, and provides examples of their work.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2008
Lexile measure
1090L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines the tools and techniques that forensic scientists use to solve a case. Features famous case studies, easy-to-read text, photographs, a glossary, and a list of resources for further study.
4) Nurse
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2009
Lexile measure
940L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a nurse. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2008
Lexile measure
850L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the career of a medical microbiologist focusing on their work with viruses and bacteria and how they affect people and the environment.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the career of a robotic scientist focusing on the origin and history of this engineering science. Includes early persons who began to work in this field and those who are part of this industry today building mechanical inventions used in surgery, in underwater rescues, and for creating cars and trucks. Also demonstrates house-cleaning equipment that can work alone like a vacuum cleaner.
8) Teacher
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to the training, skills, and duties required in the career of teaching. Includes full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.
9) Veterinarian
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2009
Lexile measure
980L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a veterinarian. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2009
Lexile measure
920L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a video game designer. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2009
Lexile measure
950L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a wildlife photographer. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.
12) Astronaut
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explains for young readers what astronauts do and how to prepare for a career as an astronaut. Includes photographs, side-bars, and fact-boxes.
13) Athletic trainer
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores the job responsibilities of athletic trainers and examines how this profession will change and develop in years to come. Includes full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Arson investigators are among the first people to arrive at the scene of a fire. These special experts examine a site to find out if a fire was an accident or arson. Look inside to find out more about how arson investigators uncover clues and use science to solve fire mysteries.
15) Food Scientist
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explains for young readers what food scientists do and how to prepare for a career as a food scientist. Includes photographs, side-bars, and fact-boxes.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Is the suspect a cold-blooded killer or suffering from a mental illness? This is the kind of tough question that a forensic psychologist must help answer. These specialists combine their knowledge of psychology and the law to come up with answers. Look inside to find out more about how forensic psychologists use their skills to serve the legal system.
17) Marine Biologist
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the requirements, education, and duties associated with becoming a Marine biologist. Includes profiles of prominent pioneers in the study of marine biology.
18) Movie Director
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the requirements, education, and duties associated with becoming a movie director. Includes profiles of prominent pioneers in the field of movie making.
19) Nanotechnologist
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Did you ever wonder what it would be like to work with things so tiny you need special microscopes to see them? That is exactly what nanotechnologists do. These specialists work with the smallest units of matter to make new products and improve existing ones. Look inside to find out more about the scientists who use tiny bits of matter to make big discoveries.
20) Storm Chaser
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
A group of storm chasers stands along the highway filming as a tornado rips its way across the landscape. Some storm chasers are ordinary people looking for a thrill, but many are meteorologists working to find out more about dangerous weather. Look inside to find out more about how these adventurous scientists help keep people safe from deadly storms.