Careers If You Like Working with Your Hands

November 1, 2019

Gr 6 Up-Both traditional and alternative options in arts, science, engineering, law enforcement, education, and cultural fields are outlined in detail, including sound engineering, camera operation, medical illustration, farming, logistics, and more. This series' advanced approach to thinking about how skills and interests influence career decisions makes it most relevant to high school students and perhaps young adults who are deciding on an undergraduate course of study. Content is comprehensive and lists specific examples of how to acquire the necessary education and experience to enter each field. This series is text-heavy, but men and women are shown in each role in the books' photographs. Educators and readers will appreciate that the median salary, working conditions, minimum education requirements, and personality attributes are given for each job, adding to its practical appeal. VERDICT Guidance counselors and school libraries will definitely want to consider this series for students and their families as they chart their future career goals.

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