People find many ways to make heroic acts a regular part of their work. Some people do things everyday that most people would never have the guts to try even once. These professionals fight fires, investigate airplane and negotiate international peace treaties. This title looks at what they do, how they do it, and why they do it.

Whether it's cracking super codes or raising worms, there isn't a typical day at the office for people who have freaky jobs. From fast-paced jobs like racecar mechanic and rodeo rider to bizarre food chef and genetic engineer, this title introduces young readers to a wide assortment of careers that are anything but boring.

They clean up messes, take out the trash, and make sure water is safe to drink. They are the janitors, wastewater engineers, trash collectors, and other unsung heroes who do the dirty work that keeps the world clean and safe. This title explains what these people do and why in the world they do it.

As hard as it is to imagine, it is possible to get paid for goofing off and having fun. Cartoonists and clowns do it. So do cruise directors, magicians and video game designers. This title offers information about how these professionals do it, as well as ideas and tips for how readers can set up their own dream career and get paid for having fun.

Who designs and showcases the latest fashions? Who writes best-selling books and magazines? Who decorates homes and workplaces? Who commands sellout crowds at arenas around the country? Are glamorous jobs all they're cracked up to be? And how can kids land these jobs? This title answers these questions.

Explores many of scary jobs as well as the people who choose to pursue these exhilarating - and often frightening - fields. Featuring sidebars and activities that introduce readers to top jobs and professional working in the field, this book includes facts, trivia, and trade secrets to get kids thinking about future career possibilities.

The revised Career Ideas for Kids set guides young readers through a multitude of career possibilities in the areas that interest them. By encouraging kids to identify their personality traits and skills, these books help connect them to viable careers. Each engaging volume provides step-by-step self-assessment followed by a series of job profiles, which cover all the basics, provide resources for further research, and spotlight real people doing the job. Closing sections discuss further options, narrowing down your choices, and finding additional sources for career exploration. Each...