Books about Jobs/Careers for Older Kids

Updated October 31, 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,...
Go for liftoff! : how to train like an astronaut
Williams, Dave
Paper Book
Find out what it takes to become an astronaut--from someone who knows! 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...
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...
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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