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...
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! ...
Archaeologists in action
Kopp, Megan
Paper Book
Archaeologists are like detectives. They find objects from the past and treat them as clues to understanding what life was like long ago. This title aims to create meaningful connections between the scientific concepts readers learn in the classroom and how they are applied in the real...
So, you want to work in sports? : the ultimate guide to exploring the sports industry
Mattern, Joanne
Paper Book
Love sports? Make your passion your profession with this guide that can help you score a career in the sports industry. The sports industry is wide and vast, and there are countless ways to get involved and make sports your job. From the popular careers of professional athlete, coach,...
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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