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,...
Why humans work : how jobs shape our lives and our world
Polak, Monique
Paper Book
Key Selling Points This book explores the history of work; work versus play; why we have the jobs, careers and professions that we do; work-life balance and what future careers could look like. Work is a universal topic: there are almost 3.5 billion people working in the...
Careers : the graphic guide to finding the perfect job for you
Pawlewski, Sarah
Paper 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! ...
No boundaries : 25 women explorers and scientists share adventures, inspiration, and advice
Fieseler, Clare
Paper Book
Along the way, they share lessons learned and words of wisdom sure to inspire the next generation of scientists, adventurers, and world-changers. Track a volcanologist as she braves the elements atop an active volcano. Travel alongside a mountaineer as she battles stereotypes-and...
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...
So, you want to be a dancer? : the ultimate guide to exploring the dance industry
Van der Linde, Laurel
Paper Book
Love dance? Go pro and make movement a way of life with this comprehensive guide that can help you land your dream job in the world of dance. From front-and-center careers like professional dancer and choreographer to the lesser-known professions of technical director and costume...

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