High-Octane Careers

By: unknown author

Book Overview

Could you fly a jet at the speed of Mach 2? Or stabilize a trauma patient in urgent distress? Would you want to work on top of a volcano filled with hot lava? Or handle explosives as a pyrotechnician? In this exhilarating series, readers will explore what it takes to have a high-octane career Each book spotlights a certain field, covering what education and training is required, what responsibilities are expected, and what work environments might look like. Readers will find out how aerospace engineers test spacecraft, how detectives investigate cases, and much, much more. Filled with eye-catching photographs, dynamic fact boxes, and stirring details, this series promises to excite reluctant readers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1482470772
• ISBN13: 9781482470772
• Release Date: December 2024
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6