Medicine
This title examines the positions of physical therapist, pharmacist, neonatal nurse, and neurosurgeon. The duties and responsibilities of the professional in each of these occupations are examined. Through profiles of professionals in each occupation, readers will get the sense of the medical professional's life. Readers will learn about daily life in the medical field, average salaries, and educational requirements and steps to securing one of these positions. Readers will learn what characteristics and interests make for a successful career in medicine, and a short self-evaluation analyses the prospective caregiver's potential for success in the field. Also included are evaluations of each profession's potential market, and how to find work. Inside the Industry is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Interest Level | Grade 6 - Grade 12 |
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Reading Level | Grade 9 |
BISACS | JNF051030, JNF024020, JNF011000 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Subject | Careers |
Copyright | 2011 |
Division | Abdo Publishing |
Imprint | Essential Library |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 112 |
Season | 2011-01-01 |
ISBN | 9781617148026, 9781617840883 |
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Title Format | Reinforced Library Bound Hardcovers, Anywhere eBooks |
Dewey | 610.69 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
Dimensions | 6.25 x 9.25 |
Lexile | 1100 |
Accelerated Reader® Quiz | NOT AR |
Features | Reviewed |
Online Resources | FREE! Booklinks Nonfiction Network |
Inside the Industry – Library Media Connection
This series looks at a specific broad field, and breaks it down to specific jobs within the industry. The depth of coverage is good for elementary students and middle school students. . . . Recommended.
Inside the Industry – School Library Journal
These. . .well-designed books describe a variety of careers in these popular fields. Because they help readers assess if these positions are suitable for their personality types and backgrounds, the titles are good choices for career exploration and self-discovery. They are also useful for research and reports. Because this type of information is usually not contained in one source and is challenging to find by other means, these. . .are solid additions.
Inside the Industry – School Library Journal
. . . the descriptions of each career are detailed–including information on what it entails, the work environment, the job market, a day in the life of a professional, and questions about the job. . . . Each one has a healthy amount of back matter with information on getting your foot in the door, professional organizations, and market facts.