Discover fascinating facts, figures, and pictures while learning about the most interesting and extreme jobs that use technology.

Provides information on the skills and training needed to become a helicopter crew chief, someone who keeps the military's helicopters in the air.

Introduces the job skills and training needed to become a member of a special operations force.

Depicts the work of dancers, describes how they perform in a variety of productions, and provides information about learning the skills needed in this career. Offers information about famous dancers and their unique styles and includes color photos, a glossary, an index, and sources for additional information.

"From chemistry and climatology to robotics and the arts, Jobs of the Future imagines professions that may one day be essential to preserving and improving life on Earth. Become a "plastics fisherman" and save the oceans from pollution! Or be a "cloud hunter" and help to slow global warming! Whatever their passion, children will discover a world of possibility in this colorful and inspiring guide to a wide range of futuristic careers."--Provided by...

Presents information on the skills and training needed to become a motor transport operator. Details the responsibilities that go along with this career and includes color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Introduces readers to the training, skills, and duties required in the career of teaching. Includes full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Introduces readers to the job duties of a bioengineer, and discusses how to prepare for a career as a bioengineer. Includes photographs, side-bars, and fact boxes.

"In this sequel to his acclaimed The Call to Teach, David Hansen revisits the idea of teaching as a calling in light of contemporary prospects in education. He shows why the call to teach walks hand in hand with teaching as the holistic practice of being with students in their interaction with subject matter, one another, and their larger life experience. The book is a sequel, not merely a new edition, thoroughly re-written and re-researched to expand...

Presents charts, reflection prompts, and interviews with over 130 leaders to help young professionals figure out a career path that will work for them.