Paleontologist
Part of the STEM Careers (Various) series
Did you know that paleontologists study fossils left behind by ancient plants and animals. Some paleontologists work in the field, searching for new fossils. Discover more fascinating facts in Paleontologist, a STEM Careers book
Geologist
Part of the STEM Careers (Various) series
Did you know that geologists study the materials that form Earth? Most geologists in the United States work at mines and quarries. Discover more fascinating facts in Geologist, a STEM Careers book.
Environmental Engineer
Part of the STEM Careers (Various) series
Did you know that environmental engineers have been around since civilization itself began?
Archaeologists have found evidence that the ancient Egyptians built sewage systems to dispose of human waste. Discover more fascinating facts in Environmental Engineer, a STEM Careers
book.
Botanist
Part of the STEM Careers (Various) series
Did you know that botanists are scientists that study plants? By studying plants, they can help cure diseases or find new ways of using plants for food. Discover more fascinating facts in Botanist, a STEM Careers book.
Mechanical Engineer
Part of the STEM Careers (Various) series
Did you know that the first mechanical engineers invented tools that made people more powerful? They proved that a rock tied to a stick made a better hammer than a plain rock. Discover more fascinating facts in Mechanical Engineer, a STEM Careers book.
Biologist
Part of the STEM Careers (Various) series
Did you know that biologists help people understand life on Earth? They explain how all living things are connected. Discover more fascinating facts in Biologist, a STEM Careers book.
Astronomer
Part of the STEM Careers (Various) series
Did you know that astronomers study space and the objects in it? They use tools such as telescopes to observe space from Earth. Discover more fascinating facts in Astronomer, a STEM Careers book.
Civil Engineer
Part of the STEM Careers (Various) series
Did you know that the word civil means "relating to citizens"? Civil engineers focus on making structures safe and functional for those who use them. Discover more fascinating facts in Civil Engineer, a STEM Careers book.
Zoologist
Part of the STEM Careers (Various) series
Did you know that a zoologist is a scientist who studies animals? Zoologists who work in zoos help design habitats and plan meals for animals. Discover more fascinating facts in Zoologist, a STEM Careers book.
Ecologist
Part of the STEM Careers (Various) series
Did you know that ecologists look for patterns and trends that show how and why environmental
changes are happening? Their discoveries help people modify their ways to keep the environment
healthy. Discover more fascinating facts in Ecologist, a STEM Careers book.
Meteorologist
Part of the STEM Careers (Various) series
Did you know that meteorologists study the weather? Some work in offices, while others travel to study storms as they happen. Discover more fascinating facts in Meteorologist, a STEM Careers book.
Physicist
Part of the STEM Careers (Various) series
Did you know that a physicist's job consists of doing extensive research? Anyone contemplating a career in this field should enjoy studying and learning about science. Discover more fascinating facts in Physicist, a STEM Careers book.