Goofy Jobs

by Diane Lindsey Reeves

Published 1 January 2009
As hard as it is to imagine, it is possible to get paid for goofing off and having fun. Cartoonists and clowns do it. So do cruise directors, magicians, toy engineers, and video game designers. They get to laugh, play, and be creative for a living, and their success often depends on how much fun they have at work. ""Goofy Jobs"" is full of information about how these professionals do it, as well as ideas and tips for how readers can set up their own dream career and get paid for having fun. Sidebars, trivia, and interviews with professionals in the field let readers try these goofy jobs on for size. Jobs covered in this title include: Book producer; Candy maker; Cartoonist; Clown; Comedian; Cruise director; Magician; Manager of museum exhibits; Museum exhibit designer; Summer camp director; Toy engineer; and, Video game designer.

Freaky Jobs

by Diane Lindsey Reeves

Published 30 November 2009
Whether it's cracking super codes or raising worms, there isn't a typical day at the office for people who have freaky jobs. From fast-paced jobs like racecar mechanic and rodeo rider to bizarre food chef and genetic engineer, ""Freaky Jobs"" introduces young readers to a wide assortment of careers that are anything but boring. Box features provide vital statistics, trivia, trade secrets, and historical highlights. Interviews with working professionals offer a behind-the-scenes look at profiled careers. This full-color book also offers sidebars and activities as well as links to Web sites for further exploration. Jobs covered in this title include: Bizarre food chef; Circus performer; Cryptologist; Genetic engineer; Pet psychologist; Professional bull rider; Racecar mechanic; Rodeo cowboy; Tattoo artist; Taxidermist; and, Vermiculturist.

Scary Jobs

by Diane Lindsey Reeves

Published 30 November 2009
Some people get scared for a living. Scary is blasting off in a spaceship bound for out-of-this-world destinations. Scary is flying into the eye of a hurricane, crossing your fingers, and hoping to come out safely on the other side. Scary is rolling out of a fiery car during a high-speed chase on the set of a movie. Yet these are things that some people do for a living, day in and day out. ""Scary Jobs"" explores many of these jobs as well as the people who choose to pursue these exhilarating - and often frightening - fields. Featuring kid-friendly sidebars and engaging activities that introduce readers to top jobs and professional working in the field, this new, full-color book is loaded with fun facts, trivia, and trade secrets to get kids thinking about future career possibilities. Jobs covered include: Astronaut; Bomb squad technician; Disease detective; Extreme sports pro; Forensic pathologist; Skywalker; Smokejumper; Spy; Stormchaser; and, Stunt person.

Gutsy Jobs

by Diane Lindsey Reeves

Published 30 November 2009
People find many ways to make heroic acts a regular part of their work. Some people do things everyday that most people would never have the guts to try even once. These professionals fight fires, investigate airplane and automobile crashes, negotiate international peace treaties, help ease very sick people through their last days, and even confront dangerous criminals. ""Gutsy Jobs"" looks at what they do, how they do it, and why they do it. Presented in a lively, full-color format, this new resource features helpful Web resources, box features, and fun sidebars to help readers decide if they have the guts to tackle these exciting careers. Jobs covered in this title include: Ambassador; Campus chaplain; Crash scene investigator; Diplomat; Environmental engineer; First responder; Hospice worker; Paramedic; Politician; Religious leader; Social worker; SWAT officer; and, Teacher.

Gross Jobs

by Diane Lindsey Reeves

Published 30 November 2009
They clean up messes, take out the trash, and make sure water is safe to drink. In short, they do many things that, given the choice, most people would probably rather not do themselves. They bravely tackle tasks that would make some people gag. They are the janitors, wastewater engineers, trash collectors, and other unsung heroes who do the dirty work that keeps the world clean and safe. Gross Jobs explains what these people do and why in the world they do it. Interviews with working professionals shed light on some of these careers, and fascinating sidebars and activities throughout examine various gross jobs to help young readers decide if these jobs are right for them. Jobs covered include: biofuels manufacturer; crime scene investigator; exterminator; forensic anthropologist; forensic services director; infectious disease scientist; janitor; landfill manager; mortician; plumber; wastewater technician; wastewater treatment and collection supervisor; and, zookeeper.

Glamorous Jobs

by Diane Lindsey Reeves

Published 30 November 2009
Who designs and showcases the latest fashions? Who writes best-selling books and magazines? Who decorates homes and workplaces? Who commands sellout crowds at arenas around the country? They are the actors, artists, athletes, authors, dancers, fashion models, musicians, and other professionals with exciting high-profile jobs. Are glamorous jobs all they're cracked up to be? And how can kids land these jobs? Answers to these questions and more can be found in ""Glamorous Jobs"". This new, full-color resource allows readers to explore alluring careers with fun facts, sidebars, helpful resources, and much more. Interviews with professionals working in the field are also provided. Jobs covered in this title include: Actor; Artist; Athlete; Author; Dancer; Fashion model; Interior designer; Magazine editor; Musician; and, TV journalist.