"In this full-color, nonfiction resource, profiles of twenty-five diverse individuals share how each person got interested in their field, how they studied or trained for it, how others typically study or train for it, and their experience in their career. Informative sidebars share spin-off jobs, fun facts, pro tips about how readers can try out the field, and spotlight features about children who are doing just that. The book includes a table of contents, a glossary, an index, an interactive quiz, and reference pages about different types of education."-- Provided by publisher.

Includes glossary and index.

Notes on education and training -- Marine biologist -- Human rights lawyer -- Author -- Chief medical officer -- Barber -- Farmer -- Meteorologist/Storm chaser -- Ornithologist/Museum curator -- Smokejumper -- Neurologist -- Teacher -- Play-by-play commentator -- Documentary photographer -- Animal and conservation interpreter -- Mathematician -- Interior designer -- Restaurant owner/chef -- Veterinarian -- Cake designer/Entrepreneur -- Graphic artist/ Entrepreneur -- Journalist -- Stuntperson/Stunt coordinator -- NHL scout -- Clothing designer -- Carpenter -- Professional video game player/ gaming expert -- Future dream jobs -- Develop the skill set.