Books about Jobs/Careers for Older Kids

Updated October 24, 2024
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If you can dream it, you can do it : how 25 inspiring individuals found their dream jobs
Nelson, Colleen
Paper Book
There is no single path to the job of your dreams. What does it take to become a stuntperson? How does a mathematician spend her days? When does a barber become the center of a community? In this refreshing take on a careers book, meet twenty-five individuals of different backgrounds,...
Careers : the graphic guide to finding the perfect job for you
Pawlewski, Sarah
Paper Book
A must-have guide to the world of work. Featuring over 400 careers, with 134 main job entries and hundreds of related careers, this career planning guide will help you find your dream job. Discover your own personal career coach! This career development book...
Go for liftoff! : how to train like an astronaut
Williams, Dave
Paper Book
How many kids aspire to become an astronaut one day? Wouldn't it be great to float in space and do neat experiments? But before all the "fun" begins, it takes an incredible amount of hard work to prepare oneself for the ride of a lifetime. Before they are sent to space, astronauts have to go...
Learn to speak film : a guide to creating, promoting, & screening your movies
Glassbourg, Michael.
Paper Book
"Seen any good movies lately?" is a question almost as commonly asked as "How are you?" We all love watching movies, as much today as when film began. But with all the information and technology that's readily available, today's filmgoers know that making a movie isn't an act of magic! ...
Who did it first? : 50 politicians, activists, and entrepreneurs who revolutionized the world
Leslie, Jay
Paper Book
A "2020 NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People" Selection A vibrantly illustrated and compelling collection of profiles about women and men who revolutionized politics, policy, commerce and activism. You likely know that Barack Obama was the...
No boundaries : 25 women explorers and scientists share adventures, inspiration, and advice
Fieseler, Clare
Paper Book
Meet 25 female explorers and scientists in these inspirational and poignant stories of exploration, courage, and girl power. Along the way, they share lessons learned and words of wisdom sure to inspire the next generation of scientists, adventurers, and world-changers.
So, you want to be a coder? : the ultimate guide to a career in programming, video game creation, robotics, and more!
Bedell, J. M.
Paper Book
Love coding? Make your passion your profession with this comprehensive guide that reveals a whole host of careers working with code. Behind the screen of your phone, tablet, computer, or game console lies a secret language that allows it all to work. Computer code has become as...

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