(4) YA Career Ideas for Kids series. Illustrated by Nancy Bond. Adventure has career options from airline pilot to paramedic; Money, from venture capitalist to real estate agent. Each career has a description, activities, resources, and a profile; the books begin with aptitude tests and offer strategies for picking and pursuing careers. The well-organized and thorough volumes contain black-and-white drawings and photos in a dull design. Bib., ind. [Review covers these Career Ideas for Kids titles: Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Adventure and Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Money.]

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(4) 4-6 Career Ideas for Kids Who Like series. Illustrated by Nancy Bond. Despite their dull designs, these accessible and practical career guides spotlight fifteen careers, from vocational (animal trainer, machinist) to professional (veterinarian, stockbroker) to academic (zoologist, economist). Using a conversational tone and try-it-out approach, the career descriptions include exploratory activities, a profile of a person employed in the field, and related books and Internet links. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger