Books.org participates in affiliate programs including Bookshop.org and the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this page, at no additional cost to you.
Overview
Get readers excited to explore some Cool Careers with our Cutting-Edge Careers books. This high-interest series combines easy-to-read text with action-packed, on-the-job photos to spark student interest in career exploration. Each book includes:
Skills and requirements needed to pursue a job in the profiled field
On-the-job profiles for an up-close look at the career
Fascinating sidebars and dramatic photos to motivate readers
Career Fact File box on job outlook, education and training, and salaries
Are you interested in ocean plants and animals? Have you ever wondered how pollution affects the underwater world? Do you enjoy being in the water? Do you like hands-on research and technology? Then you might have a future as a marine biologist! Swim along with real-life marine biologists and learn what it's like to study life in the sea.
Synopsis
Our best-selling Cool Careers series is back again, introducing students to six cutting-edge careers. Geared for reluctant readers in upper elementary school and above, each high-interest title combines easy-to-follow text with engaging on-the-job photos to spark students interest in reading and career exploration. Each book is filled with descriptive information about the career, along with the skills and requirements needed to pursue a job in the profiled field.
School Library Journal
Gr 4–6—These titles offer clear, solid information in a large font. "Animators are artists who work to make cartoons appear to be alive"; "Video game developers make video games and the machines that play the games." The books not only explain the careers but also bring to light how people working in these areas benefit the world. For example, environmental engineers are developing new ways to treat water and waste. "On the Job" sections introduce actual professionals. In Marine Biologist, Liz Brooks explains how she does research to help set rules for the fishing trade. A "Career Fact File" in the back matter includes the outlook, earnings, and education needed for the particular profession. These short books are packed with relevant, current material.—Anne Chapman Callaghan, Racine Public Library, WI