Careers That Count

Search and rescue pilots do a tough and dangerous job. They fly into risky situations and put their lives on the line to save others. Search and rescue pilots must be team players, trustworthy, and brave. Readers will learn this and more as they are introduced to these community heroes. Readers get a glimpse at a day in the life of a search and rescue pilot and the requirements one must meet to become one. The text covers flying techniques, specialized equipment, and tasks such as search missions, sea rescue, and flying into combat zones. Readers can evaluate the risks and rewards of this career to determine if they want to pursue this heroic job one day. Fascinating photographs, sidebars, and fact boxes supplement the text's information-rich content.

Humanitarian aid workers dedicate their lives to helping people in need. They bring medicine, emergency supplies, and other kinds of disaster relief to countries affected by war, natural disasters, and poverty. Aid workers help refugees and also build infrastructure, hospitals, and schools in struggling nations. Readers will determine if this career is in their future after reading this text, which explores the heroic lives of these brave people. They'll learn about the challenges and rewards of this career and see how it impacts the global community. The text's age-appropriate content will inspire readers to do their part one day, while memorable images help readers visualize aid workers' important work. Fact boxes, sidebars, and diagrams further support this career-focused text.

Police officers are some of our communities' most important people. These men and women put their lives on the line to keep our communities safe and protect the people living in them. Readers learn about the life of police officers and the tough and unique tasks they face. Readers will learn what it takes to become a police officer and the paths they can take to one day have a career in law enforcement. Specialized careers-such as crime scene investigators, detectives, and animal-focused jobs-are examined in depth. The text also covers high-interest topics such as police equipment, crime fighting, and the risks and rewards that accompany this career. The main text is enriched by instructive diagrams, informative sidebars, and helpful fact boxes.

Firefighting is definitely a career that counts. Firefighters keep our communities safe and rescue people in dangerous situations. The men and women who fight fires are considered heroes, and readers will see why through an in-depth exploration of this inspiring career. Readers will learn about a firefighter's daily tasks, their specialized equipment, and what it takes to be a great firefighter. Specialized jobs-such as forest firefighting, medical response, and disaster relief-are closely examined. The text explains how someone can pursue a career in firefighting and encourages readers to evaluate if they one day could join the heroes that keep our communities safe. Sidebars, fact boxes, infographics, and engaging photos accompany the age-appropriate text.