Synopsis
This engaging book highlights various careers in technology, describing what each job typically involves and the training required to pursue it. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, a \x22\x22Job Spotlight\x22\x22 special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 35 and interest levels of grades 47.
Reviews
Gr 4-8-Career options in a variety of fields are rapidly changing, and this series highlights some of the new possibilities that are available in areas like healthcare, education, technology, music, sports, engineering, animal sciences, natural resources, and writing. This up-to-date series includes three or four job options or sub-careers in each field, including a job spotlight section, which highlights recent trends or new career paths in emerging fields. For example, Great Careers in Science offers information about both traditional and emerging options in physical and life sciences, as well as exciting information on recent trends in paths like vaccine development. Each book in this series provides a wealth of information about how to enter the career path, the skills and education required for each, and practical strategies for getting more information. Infographics, checklists, glossaries, comprehension quizzes, a table of contents, and an index are included in each volume. VERDICT A comprehensive update for elementary school and public libraries.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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