On Career Day, third-grader Abby Baxter is unsure of what she wants to do when she grows up, and when she accidentally makes a mistake that causes the space station's systems to go haywire, Abby must untangle the mess.

Delves into the field of psychology and explains how to become a clinical psychologist. Examines the history of the field, different issues and treatments, how it helps individuals, and what can be learned from clinical psychology. Includes photographs, videos, sidebars, chapter-end questions and research project suggestions, a glossary, and a list of further resources.

Briefly explores the work that community helpers--like police and firefighters--do in their communities, comparing and contrasting the present with the past of how community workers made their neighborhoods safer, cleaner, and better. Includes photographs, a quiz, and a glossary.

Santa is feeling grumpy! He has too many letters to read. His reindeer are quarreling. Someone's taken his slippers. And Mrs. Claus wants him to eat more vegetables. When Santa decides to try something new (working in a department store, bakery, toy store, and delivering mail), he discovers that nothing is as rewarding as just being himself. Featuring a comical cast of animal characters -- plus a small mouse with BIG attitude for readers to find hidden...

"Many people dream of becoming professional athletes, but there are other rewarding career options in sports. Exciting job opportunities include coaches, trainers, umpires and referees, broadcasters, physicians, writers, statisticians, stadium designers, and executives. Careers in sports are not just for the athletically gifted. There are also great opportunities for people with strong business, teaching, communication, and other skills. If you love...

Delves into civil engineering technician careers, discussing what they do, how to become one, how to interview for a job, different civil engineering technician careers, and what the future holds in the career field. Includes interviews with civil engineering technicians, chapter-end questions and research project suggestions, a list of trade terms, and a list of further resources.

"An idea-driven portrait of a woman cornered by capitalism who lands her dream job as a full-time ride share driver."--

Delves into the field of psychology and explains how to become a family psychologist. Examines the history of the field, common and unusual issues, how it helps families, and what can be learned from family psychology. Includes photographs, videos, sidebars, chapter-end questions and research project suggestions, a glossary, and a list of further resources.

Delves into the field of psychology and how to become a psychologist that specializes in death and dying. Examines the history of the field, common and unusual issues, how psychology helps those grieving a loss, and what can be learned from death psychology. Includes photographs, videos, sidebars, chapter-end questions and research project suggestions, a glossary, and a list of further resources.