(4) 4-6 Be What You Want series. Bedell is realistic about job requirements and helps readers understand pluses and minuses of veterinary animal care as well as many other careers involving domestic and wild animals, including farming, conservation, training, and research. A dynamic narrative is peppered with "Spotlights" on real professionals, interviews, quizzes, and more, but the layout would benefit from photos instead of dull clip art. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) 4-6 Be What You Want series. This tween guide engagingly outlines various programming career paths, interviews coders of all ages and experiences, provides historical context, and quizzes its readers; the book specifically highlights successful women in STEM fields. Readers not dissuaded by the sometimes-confusing layout, protracted sidebars, and a lack of visuals (other than dull clip art) will find a lot of useful information here. Reading list, websites. Glos.

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(4) 4-6 Be What You Want series. "Think your Goth lifestyle is a predictor of your future vocation"? This overly broad installment examines fields centered on dead things--from archaeology, forensics, and taxidermy to volcanology and "ghost hunting"--including the gritty details involved in the work. Interviews with professionals provide a personal touch to a dense text that can feel like a data dump. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) 4-6 Be What You Want series. Various possibilities for inventive work in food services are surveyed. In sometimes-corny language, easy-to-digest information on culinary careers and education demonstrate the stamina and hard work necessary for these creative, fulfilling jobs. Interviews with teens, famous chefs, and other success stories (restaurant owners, food critics, etc.); practical tips; and recipes are scattered throughout. Reading list, websites. Glos.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo