Intelligence and Cybersecurity Careers in the Military: ISBN 978-1-6782-0292-7 / eBook: 978-1-6782-0293-4
Medical Careers in the Military: ISBN 978-1-6782-0294-1 / eBook: 978-1-6782-0295-8
Service Careers in the Military: ISBN 978-1-6782-0296-5 / eBook: 978-1-6782-0297-2
Skilled Trades in the Military: ISBN 978-1-6782-0298-9 / eBook: 978-1-6782-0299-6
STEM Careers in the Military: ISBN 978-1-6782-0300-9 / eBook: 978-1-6782-0301-6
School Library Journal, September 1, 2022
Gr 5-8—Tweens and teens considering careers in the military will find these volumes helpful in their decision-making process. Each volume explains the various jobs available along with requirements including basic education, skills, and personality. Working conditions are presented as well as personal accounts by those doing the jobs. Readers learn that logistic specialists ensure personnel have what they need, civil engineer officers maintain structures, electricians must not be colorblind, and air traffic controllers must be able to absorb information and remain calm. Because the holders of these jobs are in the military, they are still required to complete basic training and be prepared for relocation anywhere in the world including combat zones. These books provide balanced information about the positive and negative aspects of such careers Also, many of the people in these positions provide first-hand accounts of their jobs and how they achieve satisfaction from them despite long, irregular hours and the military discipline. Readers will also find how the military occupations translate into good paying civilian jobs and what the current outlook on those jobs is. Though only a handful of the several jobs are highlighted, readers will glean enough information to determine if a military career is a good fit. VERDICT Informative and factual, these volumes will complement career sections in public and school libraries.
Intelligence and Cybersecurity Careers in the Military: ISBN 978-1-6782-0292-7 / eBook: 978-1-6782-0293-4
Medical Careers in the Military: ISBN 978-1-6782-0294-1 / eBook: 978-1-6782-0295-8
Service Careers in the Military: ISBN 978-1-6782-0296-5 / eBook: 978-1-6782-0297-2
Skilled Trades in the Military: ISBN 978-1-6782-0298-9 / eBook: 978-1-6782-0299-6
STEM Careers in the Military: ISBN 978-1-6782-0300-9 / eBook: 978-1-6782-0301-6
WASHYARG, May 1, 2023
This book series presents these types of military careers: STEM, service, skilled trades, medical careers, and intelligence & cybersecurity. Each book starts with an introduction about that STEM career and why this field is important. Then there are 6 different careers in that area profiled. Each job chapter includes a typical workday, education and training requirements, skills and personality info, working conditions, opportunities for advancement and employee prospects in the civilian world. Each book concludes with source notes, an interview, a list of other jobs in this field, an index, picture credits and author info. Also included are colorful photos and relevant sidebars with statistics and quotes. The colorful layout and short chapters are appealing and will keep teens reading. While the price tag is expensive, these books are a good resource for secondary students seeking out career information.
Recommended Age: Middle School, Junior High, High School
Sherri Ashlock, Nelson Middle School