An introduction to the life and career of the puppeteer most famous for having created the Muppets.

With a look at the life and career of the current First Lady, this guide offers information on how to become a teacher and a librarian. As first lady of Texas and the US, Laura Bush has been a vocal champion of literacy and education, two causes that were important to her long before she entered public life.

This guide explains how to become a lawyer and a judge by profiling the life and career of William H. Rehnquist, chief justice of the US Supreme Court.

The only biography series to include a section on career information. The "Ferguson Career Biographies" series tells the stories of some of the world's most influential and admired people, focusing on the subject's early education and training, challenges faced on the job, important mentors, and career achievements. Students follow each person's journey along one or more career paths and get a sense of the person's historical importance. These unique volumes present important information on each subject's career in a way that makes it easy to integrate into classroom and take-home...

This biography offers information on how to become a professional athlete by tracing the life and career of Tony Hawk, the world's most famous skateboarder.

"Warren Buffet: Financier" profiles the life story of this famous investor and businessman. In 1945, after expanding his paper route from one route to five, 13-year-old Warren Buffet saved $1,200 and purchased 40 acres of Nebraska farmland as an investment. Thus began one of the most successful finance careers of the past century. Through savvy business decisions and a respect for living modestly, Warren Buffet has become a billionaire. His holding company, Berkshire Hathaway, owns and operates diverse and successful businesses ranging from GEICO insurance to Benjamin Moore paints.

Each Volume includes:
- A career section that looks closely at the person's career and presents important information about that career
- Black-and-white photographs
- An informative timeline that highlights important events in the subjects life
- Additional resources for learning more about the subject's life and career
- A comprehensive index.
Career coverage includes:
- Specific occupational information, including job description, educational requirements, types of employers, advice on starting out, advancement, work environment, earnings, and job outlook
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Chronicles the life and career of Dr. Seuss, born Theodor Seuss Geisel in Massachusetts in 1904, from his childhood to his success as a creator of children's books, and includes information on becoming an author and illustrator.

The only biography series to include a section on career information. The "Ferguson Career Biographies" series tells the stories of some of the world's most influential and admired people, focusing on the subject's early education and training, challenges faced on the job, important mentors, and career achievements. Students follow each person's journey along one or more career paths and get a sense of the person's historical importance. These unique volumes present important information on each subject's career in a way that makes it easy to integrate into classroom and take-home...

"Rachel Carson: Biologist and Writer examines the life and career of the mother of the modern environment movement and author of "Silent Spring.