A collection of inspirational offerings detailing the experiences of people who have left unfulfilling jobs outlines four fundamental steps to pursuing one's dreams, revealing how others have managed the risks, emotional fallout and setbacks of living life on their own terms.

Diagnostic medical sonographers, also known as ultrasound technicians, provide important diagnostic information to medical professionals through the use of imaging equipment. With more than 112,000 ultrasound technicians currently working in the United States and an expected 24 percent job growth over the next decade, this allied health care profession will find itself at the forefront of medical job demand. Learn more about what it takes to become...

Architecture & Construction in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Architecture and Construction career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.|Glossary of key words|Table of contents|Index|World of Work provides an early introduction to the nationally recognized careerpathways using age-appropriate...

This title explores the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), its history, and its role in today's fast-moving world of law enforcement. Readers will learn how this federal agency, as the main investigative force of the United State government, makes sure that laws are obeyed and crimes are prevented. Areas explored will include how agents are selected and trained, how the FBI investigates terrorism, and how it gathers intelligence and collects evidence...

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early fluent readers to a career in astronomy. Includes infographics, an activity, glossary, and index."--

In Truck Drivers, beginning readers will learn about the work truck drivers do to move goods around the country. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover where truck drivers work and how they spend their days. A labeled diagram helps readers identify different parts of a truck's cab, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about truck drivers online using...

"This photo-illustrated book for early readers gives examples of different things librarians do, such as ordering materials, helping patrons find information, and more"--Provided by publisher.

In Mayors, beginning readers will learn about the work mayors do to keep the communities they run clean and safe and well-organized. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover where mayors work, whom they work with, and how they spend their days. A labeled diagram helps readers identify different items on a mayor's desk, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more...

"Jerry Pinkney, Caldecott Medal winner and illustrator of over one hundred books, tells the story of his childhood and how he developed his artistic talent." --

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers to the work climate scientists do and the preparation necessary for a career in the field. Includes infographics, an activity, glossary, and index"--