Grade 9 Up--This hefty volume details the requirements and specifics of work for 81 careers in the sciences, including those with business and education applications. Each profile contains an at-a-glance summary of duties, alternate job titles, a salary range, employment prospects/advancement prospects (rated poor, fair, good, or excellent), requisite education and training, experience required, special skills and personality traits, and licensure/certification information. This summary is expanded upon in a two- to three-page article with additional details added to the essay. Unfortunately, the Web sites and suggestions for additional reading appear at the back of the book and many students may not think to look closely at the back matter. An article on education and training strategies, a list of education and training resources, contact information for professional associations, and a glossary are also appended.
