BrightPoint Press Career Finder Reviews

Work in the Fashion Industry ISBN 978-1-68282-725-3 / eBook: 978-1-68282-726-0
Work in the Health Care Industry ISBN 978-1-68282-727-7 / eBook: 978-1-68282-728-4
Work in the Military ISBN 978-1-68282-729-1 / eBook: 978-1-68282-730-7
Work in the Music Industry ISBN 978-1-68282-731-4 / eBook: 978-1-68282-732-1
Work in the Professional Sports Industry ISBN 978-1-68282-733-8 / eBook: 978-1-68282-734-5
School Library Journal, November 1, 2019

Gr 6 Up—This hi-lo series explores a variety of careers in diverse fields. Details about jobs within each field are provided, including labor statistics, job outlook, the minimum level of education required, and average salaries. Short, simple sentences, lots of illustrations, and plenty of space between sentences and words make this series ideal for a striving middle grade reader who might be interested in different careers but intimidated by other series. Full-color photographs punctuate each page; charts and graphs help readers visualize information and provide additional support to readers of all levels. New vocabulary terms are bolded and listed in a glossary. Extensive further reading lists on each specific job title are also featured. Unique to this series is the inclusion of short interviews with professionals who work in each field. VERDICT An essential purchase for public and high school libraries that will appeal to all levels.