Job Discovery
Set of 5 titles
Job Discovery provides readers with career ideas based on their hobbies and interests. This series explores jobs for those who like gaming, social media, sports, the creative arts, and the culinary arts. Each book provides information on four careers, examining how to get into these careers, what skills and training are needed, and what life is like for people in these fields. Each book includes graphics that present key information visually, at-a-glance statistics about each career, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
Interest Level | Grade 6 - Grade 12 |
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Reading Level | Grade 4 |
Dewey Number | 302.23-796.02 |
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Language | English |
Publisher | BrightPoint Press |
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Format | Reinforced book |
ISBN | F24REFE07 |
Copyright | 2025 |
Number of Pages | 64 |
Dimensions | 6.5 x 9.25 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
SLJ Review of Job Discovery
Gr 6 Up—This fascinating series is designed to inspire and guide teens toward careers that align with their hobbies and interests. Presenting several possible careers in each book, the series covers essential information such as the steps required to break into these industries, the necessary skills and training, and what daily life is like for professionals in these fields. The inclusion of at-a-glance statistics, such as salary ranges and job growth, provides valuable context for each career. Each book excels in making complex information accessible to a wide audience, including those who benefit from hi-lo books. The concise, informative writing style, paired with visual elements, ensures that the material is easy to follow while still offering substantial content with simple language and short paragraphs that will hold readers’ attention. Another standout feature of this series is its emphasis on diversity, both in the variety of careers represented and the people featured within each profession. VERDICT This is an essential purchase for high school libraries and a strong candidate for public library collections that serve teens and tweens.