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Careers

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What Careers Are Out There?

 

This page lists items that will help you find a career that's perfect for you!

 

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Career Ideas For Kids Who Like Math Reeves, Diane Lindsey New York, NY: Checkmark Books, 2000    This book discusses math-related occupations such as actuaries, computer consultants, economist, and stockbroker, and describes how to prepare for them through biographical information from people in the respective fields. This is a great book because it tells ways you can take "shortcuts", by learning the aspects and tools of the respective fields and getting a foundation before attending school. For some biographies, it has what some of the people's childhood aspirations were and their first job and current jobs. I really like the way this book is setup because it has pictures and it is fun to look at. This is a good book for all ages, especially secondary girls, and highly recommended.   
 
 
  Careers In Focus: Business  Ferguson Publishing Company     Chicago, IL: Ferguson Publishing Company, 2000     This book is primarily concerned with business-related occupations, however, science-related fields are also incorporated into this book such as statisticians, data-entry clerks, data processing technicians, webmasters, and many more. This book can be used to show how many different fields use computers, especially, to conduct business and the more you know about computers, the more money you can make. For each occupation, there are subtitles for advancement, earnings, work environment, outlook, starting out, employers, and requirements in secondary and postsecondary education. This is a good book for letting girls see the benefits in majoring in computer-related fields for advancement and opportunities in many other fields. Good book for middle and high school girls!   
 
 
  Careers In Focus: Mathematics and Physics (2nd edition) Ferguson Publishing Company  New York, NY: Infobase Publishing, 2008    This book is primarily concerned with mathematic and physic-related occupations. Some occupations included in this book are architects, demographers, financial planners, surveyors, and many more. This book gives an overview, history, job descriptions, requirements in secondary, postsecondary, and certification and licensing, exploring, starting out, advancement, earnings, work environment, outlook, and more information.  This is a good book for letting girls see the benefits in majoring in mathematics- and physics related fields for advancement and opportunities in many other fields. Good book for middle and high school girls!   
 
 
  Cool Careers for Girls in Computers Pasternak, Ceel, and Linda Thornburg Manassas Park, VA: Impact Publications, 1999    Encourages girls to explore to many careers in the technology field thats deals with computers. Provides easy to read information on how to succeed in careers many girls may forget to investigate. For girls of all ages.    
 
 
  Discovering Careers for Your Future: Animals Yehling, Carol (Editor)  Chicago, IL: Ferguson Publishing Company, 2001   This book describes many possibilities for future careers that focus on animals such as:  Aquarists, Biologists, Wildlife Photographers, Zoologists, etc. Each chapter explains what occupation does, what requirements and steps to get there, salaries, future, finding more information on the occupations, and extras such as photos or notes from people in the field. There is also a glossary of terms related to animal-related careers.  This book should be shared with primary and secondary aged girls.   
 
 
  Discovering Careers For Your Future: Math Yehling, Carol (Editor) Chicago, IL: Ferguson Publishing Company, 2000   This book describes many possibilities for future careers that focus on computers such as:  Actuaries, Astronomer, Engineers, Physicists, Statisticians, etc. Each chapter explains what occupation does, what requirements and steps to get there, salaries, future, finding more information on the occupations, and extras such as photos or notes from people in the field. There is also a glossary of terms related to computer careers.  This book should be shared with primary and secondary aged girls.   
 
 
  Career Discovery Encyclopedia   Chicago, IL: Ferguson Publishing Company, 2003    Eight volume set with categories of occupations that have information such as job descriptions, salaries, educational and training requirements, sourcesof furtherinformation, and other pertinent facts. Such science occupations include stationary  and traffic engineers, surgeons and surgical technicans, veterinarians, welders, etc. Set provides good information for students looking at different careers.
 
 
 
         
  Computer Engineer Maupin, Melissa Capstone Press 2001 Career Exploration This chapter book gives a detailed explanation of a career as a Computer Engineer.  The book begins with Fast Facts, a chart that highlights salary range, educational requirements, personal abilities/skills, and other important information.  The first chapter defines what a computer engineer does, how computer engineers design hardware and software, opportunities available, the workplace, and tools and skills needed to perform the job.  Chapter two discusses the daily activities of a computer engineer, which depends on his/her specific job.  For example, a computer engineer may have one important project to work on for a long period of time or have several smaller projects to complete in one day.  Computer engineers work with others to build prototypes of a computer, part or software.  Once designs are approved, companies then manufacture the computer hardware and software.  Chapters three through five details the skills needed to become a computer engineer, preparing for the career, and the job market.  Throughout these chapters are pictures of men and women using computers.  The book ends with words to know, a mini glossary of computer engineering words; a small list of recommended readings; useful addresses of computing professional organizations; and Internet sites for further investigation.  This book is intended for primary and secondary aged girls.  
  Career Exploration Computer Programmer Wallner, Rosemary Capstone Press, 2000   This chapter book gives a detailed explanation of a career as a Computer Programmer.  The book begins with Fast Facts, a chart that highlights salary range, educational requirements, personal abilities/skills, and other important information.  The first chapter defines what a computer programmer does, how computer programs work, where computer programmers work, and specialty areas.  Chapter two discusses the daily activities of a computer programmer, from testing and debugging programs to working with others.  Chapters three through five details the skills needed to become a computer programmer, preparing for the career, and the job market.  Throughout these chapters are pictures of men and women using computers.  The book ends with words to know, a mini glossary of computer programming words; a small list of recommended readings; useful addresses of computing professional organizations; and Internet sites for further investigation.  This book is intended for primary and secondary aged girls.   
 
 
  Career Exploration: Animal Caretaker Boraas, Tracey Mankato, MN: Capstone Press, 2001    This book summarizes the career of animal caretaker, discussing  educational requirements, duties, work environment, salary, employement outlook, and possible future positions. the book is divided into 5 chapters with a fast facts, skills chart, glossary, and internet sites sections to further increase knowledge of the occupation. Easy read for girls who are in primary and secondary school; has lots of pictures and diagrams to provide examples for what animal caretakers do. One interesting thought that is in the book is students who want to become animal caretakers may benefit from taking many science classes such as chemistry (to know what medications work and interact with each other) and math (to calculate animals' feeding portions based on written weight guidelins. Book is great for girls who love animals.   
 
 
  Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Animals and Nature Reeves, Diane Lindsey; Heubeck, Nancy  New York, NY: Checkmark Books, 2000   This book discusses animal and nature related occupations such as an agribusiness consultant, arborist, entomologist, marine biologist, and veterinarian, and describes how to prepare them through some biographical information from people in the respective fields. This is a great book because it shows "shortcuts", by learning the aspects and tools of the respective fields and getting a foundation before attending college. At the beginning of the book it has a checklist of interests as a way girls can decide whether one of these occupations is good for her. I really like the way the book is setup because it has pictures (black and white) and it is fun to look at and activities that relate to acknowledging talents and interests and trying to find a job that matches. This is a great book for all ages especially secondary girls, and highly recommended.    
 
 
  Careers in engineering Garner, Geraldine O Chicago : VGM Career Books, 2004   This guide, intended for college students or those going back to school, covers the different aspects of a career in engineering.  The guide is broken up into different parts that include how to prepare for a career in engineering, how to finance the education necessary, advice for women and minorities, as well as the different fields of engineering.  It also covers the salaries and job opportunities available to graduated engineers.  A good resource for those interested in a career in engineering.     
 
 
  Cool Careers for Girls as Environmentalists Pasternak, Ceel   Impact Publications, 2002   This book is a collection of profiles of eleven women with careers as Environmentalists.   The careers profiled are: Botanist, Animal Naturalist, Facilities Manager, Biologist, Electrical Engineer, Environmental Consultant, Farm Manager, Executive Director, Entomologist, Researcher, and Regional Director.  In each chapter, the woman being profiled shares her picture, personal background, personal career path, experiences in the career, salary, and advice.  There is additional advice on how to get started on your own career path as an environmentalist, recommended readings, Internet sites, and information on professional environmental groups.  This book should be shared with primary and secondary aged girls.   
 
 
  Cool Careers for Girls In Air and Space Pasternak, Ceel & Thornburg, Linda Impact Publications, 2001   This book is a collection of profiles of ten women with careers in air and space.   The careers profiled are: Astrophysicist; Astronaut; Aerospace Engineer; Cosmochemist, Planetary Scientist; Planetary and Astrobiology Research Scientist; Physicist; Helicopter Pilot; Air Traffic Controller; and Airline Pilot.  In each chapter, the woman being profiled shares her picture, personal background, personal career path, experiences in the career, salary, and advice.  There is additional advice on how to get started on your own career path in air and space, recommended readings, and information on professional groups in air and space.  This book should be shared with primary and secondary aged girls.   
 
 
  Cool Careers for Girls in Computers Pasternak, Ceel & Linda Thornburg   Impact Publications, 1999   This book is a collection of profiles of ten women with careers in computers.  The introduction explains that careers in computers are more than sitting for long periods of time in front of the computer inputting data.  Women with careers in computers have an exciting variety of career choices.  The careers profiled are: Software Engineer, Systems Analyst, Sales and Marketing Executive, Entrepreneur Multimedia, Telecommunications and Online Services, Network Administrator, Training and Instructional Technology, Database Administrator, Computer Support Specialist, and Internet Communicator.  In each chapter, the woman being profiled shares her picture, personal background, personal career path, experiences in the career, salary, and advice.  There is a basic computer glossary with words related to computer careers, additional advice on how to get started on your own career path in computers, recommended readings, and information on professional groups in computers.  This book should be shared with primary and secondary aged girls.   
 
 
  Cool Careers for Girls in Engineering Pasternak, Ceel & Linda Thornburg Impact Publications, 1999   This book is a collection of profiles of eleven women with careers in engineering.  The introduction explains that careers in engineering for women was once very unusual, but now at universities like MIT, there are more women than men as undergraduate students in half of the engineering departments.  Women with careers in engineering create new technologies, update existing technologies, and preserve old ways of doing things.  The careers profiled are: Mechanical Engineer, Entrepreneur; Computer Engineer; Chemical Engineer; Biomedical Engineer, Researcher; Mechanical Engineer, Automotive; Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace; Electrical Engineer; Engineer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Ceramics Engineer; Civil Engineer; and Agricultural Engineer.  In each chapter, the woman being profiled shares her picture, personal background, personal career path, experiences in the career, salary, and advice.  There is additional advice on how to get started on your own career path in engineering, recommended readings, and information on professional groups in engineering.  This book should be shared with primary and secondary aged girls.   
 
 
  Discovering Careers for your Future Computers  Yehling, Carol (Editor)   Ferguson Publishing Company, 2001   This book describes many possibilities for future careers that focus on computers such as:  Computer-Aided Design Technicians, Desktop Specialists, Computer Trainers, Webmasters, Hardware Engineers, and many more.  Each chapter explains what computer specialists do, how to become a computer specialist, how much computer specialists earn, what the future will be like for computer specialists, and additional information about computer organizations. Each chapter has photos of artists in action, sidebars with notes on ways to explore the field, related jobs, fun facts, profiles of people in the field, and lists of helpful websites.  There is also a glossary of terms related to computer careers.  This book should be shared with primary and secondary aged girls.   
 
 
  Discovering Careers for your Future Health Yehling, Carol (Editor)      Ferguson Publishing Company, 2000         Denton Public Library YS 610.69 DIS (B.U.G.S) Bringing Up Girls In Science        "This book describes many possibilities for future careers in health such as:  Biomedical Engineers, Dentists, Hospice Workers, Fitness Experts, Nurses, Physicians, and many more.  Each chapter explains what health professionals do, how to become a health professional, how much health professionals earn, what the future will be like for health professionals, and additional information about professional health organizations. Each chapter has photos of health professionals in action, sidebars with notes on ways to explore the field, related jobs, fun facts, profiles of people in the field, and lists of helpful websites.  There is also a glossary of terms related to health careers.  This book should be shared with primary and secondary aged girls.
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  Ferguson career resource guide for women and minorities   New York, NY: Ferguson, 2006   Serves as a resource for career information for women and minorities. Promotes college education. Contains essays on different career topics such as those related to the science field. This book is for girls aged 12 and up.    
 
 
  Ferguson’s Careers in Focus Physicians   Ferguson Publishing Company, 2000   This book focuses on the many careers paths of physicians such as: Anesthesiologists, Cardiologists, Geriatricians, Neurologists, Podiatrists, and Surgeons.  Each chapter gives an overview of the career; a description of the job; school subjects required to study; personal skills needed; a description of the work environment; minimum education level required; salary range; certification or licensing requirements; and future outlook for the career.  There is also additional information about professional organizations you can contact for more career information and a list of accredited training programs.  This book should be shared with primary and secondary aged girls.   
 
 
  Firestarters : 100 job profiles to inspire young women Beatty, Kelly; Bradshaw, Dale Salvaggio Indianapolis, IN : JIST Works, 2006   This book covers 100 profiles of women and the careers that they have chosen to fit their personalities and lifestyles.  The profiles include a description of the job, what a day on the job is like, challenges, advice, and personality traits that fit well with the job.  Many different careers are covered, from museum curator to organic blueberry farmer.  This book is intended for girls in high school as guidance and inspiration in choosing the best career for them.   
 
 
  Marine Biologist Wendt, Jennifer Minnesota : Capstone Books, 2000     This chapterbook, intended for readers ages 9-12, discusses the career of a marine biologist.  The chapters cover what marine biologists do, a day in the life, how to prepare for a career in marine biology, as well as market information.  Numerous color pictures, fun facts, and a dictionary with more difficult scientific terms aid in learning.  Great for a young student with a short report.     
 
 
  Off to Sea : An Inside Look at a Research Cruise   Kovacs, Deborah Austin : Raintree Steck-Vaughn, 2000    This book, intended for readers in grades 4-6, covers the voyage of a research cruiser called Alvin.  The job of each crew member, the equipment, and the journey are all discussed as well as the scientific discoveries at an ocean-floor hydrothermal vent.  Numerous colored photographs and fun-facts aid in learning.  Great read for the young student interested in science and the sea.     
 
 
  Women in Physical Science Careers Kahn, Jetty  Capstone Press, 1999   This collection of biographical sketches highlights the career achievements of diverse women in physical science careers.  The first chapter defines physical science, describes the many physical science fields, and the training and education required to become a physical scientist.  Each chapter thereafter gives an in depth description of each woman and her path to her physical science career.  Each chapter has pictures of the women performing their jobs.  The book ends with words to know, a mini glossary of physical science words; a small list of recommended readings; useful addresses for women in physical science careers organizations; and Internet sites for further investigation.  This book is intended for primary and secondary aged girls.    
 
 
  Women in Medical Science Careers Kahn, Jetty  Capstone Press, 2000   This collection of biographical sketches highlights the career achievements of diverse women in medical science.  The first chapter defines medical science, specialties, and the education required to become a medical scientist.  Each chapter thereafter gives an in depth description of each woman and her path to her medical science career.  Each chapter has pictures of the women performing their jobs.  The book ends with words to know, a mini glossary of scientific words; a small list of recommended readings; useful addresses for women in science careers organizations; and Internet sites for further investigation.  This book is intended for primary and secondary aged girls.    
 
 
  Wings and Rockets : The Story of Women in Air and Space Atkins, Jeannine New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2003   This chapterbook, intended for grades 5-10, provides biographies of women who excelled in the field of air and space.  Each entry provides background information on the womans early life, education, chosen career, and barriers they faced in their field due to gender stereotypes.  Illustrated pictures are found throughout the book and the author provides clearly written dialog for easy understanding.   Great book for a young reader interested in the history of aviation.    
 
 
  Science at Work Communication Messengers Morse Codes and Modems   Parker, Janice Raintree Steck-Vaughn Publishers, 2000   This book explores a variety of careers in the communications field such as Electronic Technicians, Webmasters, and Publishers.  The book explains how communication impacts society, the environment, and technology.  Throughout the book are important facts and figures, vocabulary words and pictures of people working in communications.  There is a science experiment for students to try, a list of recommended books and websites, and a glossary of terms related to careers in communications.  This book should be shared with primary and secondary aged girls.   
 
 
  Science at Work Health Allergies, Asthma and Exercise Peters, Celeste A. Raintree Steck-Vaughn Publishers, 2000   This book explores health and the environment.  The book explains diseases, things in the environment such as too much sun that can cause skin damage, technology in hospitals, and careers as doctors.  Throughout the book are important facts and figures, vocabulary words and pictures of people working in health.  There is a science activity for students to try, a list of recommended books and websites, and a glossary of terms related to health.  This book should be shared with primary and secondary aged girls.   
 
 
  Sensational Scientists : The Journeys and Discoveries of 24 Men and Women of Science Shell, Barry Vancouver : Raincoast Books, 1997   This book, intended for readers in grades 8-11, covers 25 contemporary men and women scientists.  Entries include a short biography of the scientist, photographs, diagrams, fun facts, and educational experiments relating to the scientists field.  The fields represented range from a cosmologist, behavioural psychologist, to a molecular biologist.  Good book for educators looking to interest students in the sciences. 
 
 
  She does math! : real-life problems from women on the job Parker, Marla [Washington, DC] : Mathematical Association of America, 1995   This book is a compilation of short bibliographies of 38 professional women.  The women describe how much math they took in high school and college, as well as how they chose their field of study and current job.  The women also include a few math problems written by them that pertain to their field of study.  This book is intended for young adults as well as their teachers and parents to show the importance of math in the real world.    
 
 
  Successful women in chemistry: corporate America's contributions to science Hinkle, Amber S., and Jody A Kocsis Washington, DC : American Chemical Society : Distributed by Oxford University Press, 2005   This book give its readers a role model. It gives them someone they can connect to by highlighting women in mid to upper level positions within the chemistry industry. The books spotlights careers from technical director to journalist, all in which are related to chemistry. The book also highlight the ups and downs each women had to go through to get to where she is now.    
 
 
  The Ultimate Girls' Guide to Science: From Backyard Experiments to Winning the Nobel Prize! Hoyt, Beth, and Erica Ritter Hillsboro, Or: Beyond Words Pub, 2003   Directed toward elementary and jr high school students. Introduces scientific disciplines, profiles famous women scientists throughout history, provides directions for experiments, and presents quotations and resources to inspire further study. Asks the question, "Are various sciences for you?" Sciences discussed include biology, computer science, math, geology, social science, enginerring, physics, space and chemistry.   
 
 
  Digging into the Past: Pioneers of Archeology Greenberg, Lorna; Horwitz, Margot F. Danbury, CT: Franklin Watts, 2001   This book digs deep into the past to explain the present, the job of archaeologists. The book is filled with biographies of real-life heroes who dig deep into pyramids, ancient tombs, and lost cities from South America all the way to Africa.   
 
 
             
             
             
             

 

 

 

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