How can the love of animals translate into a career? In this engaging collection of interviews, activities, and advice, Willow Ann Sirch explores more than 30 careers with animals of all kinds. Organized by vocation groups such as jobs in animals shelters, veterinary medicine, wildlife rescue, and obedience training, the author addresses the young reader in a frank, conversational manner. From saving dogs who have swallowed antifreeze, to finding foster homes for abandoned llamas, to teaching sign language to chimpanzees, this book connects a love for animals into solid thinking about future careers.
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Educators and parents won't want to miss this opportunity to turn a young person's passion about animals into a lifelong calling. This outstanding book features an overview of the animal care profession, including education requirements, in- depth interviews with members of specific professions, Day in the life narratives, self- examination questions, resources to research the profession, and tips on activities to do now, even in elementary school.
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The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is the nation's largest protection organization. They address a full range of animal issues--from pets to wildlife. Introducing children to humane concepts is a critical part of the HSUS's mission to create a truly humane society. Willow Ann Sirch, former writer and editor for KIND (Kids in Nature's Defense) News, has long been interested in eco-defenders, animals, and the environment. She is the author of Eco-Women: Protectors of the Earth and a graduate of Brown University. She lives in Hamden, Connecticut, with her family.
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Willow Ann Sirch is the author of six books -- two about animals and the environment and four about quiltmaking. She received her first quilt lesson at age 14 from her grandmother and never looked back. She has made more quilts than she can count, has contributed patterns and articles to dozens of books and magazines, and taught quiltmaking for more than twenty-five years. Her book Quilting the World Over (written under her maiden name Willow Ann Soltow) provided the inspiration and a starting point for her web site The Unfinished Quilter at http://www.unfinishedquilter.com.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
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You WILL find the right career for you!,
By Cambri (New Mexico) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Careers with Animals (Paperback)
I have been so confused on what to do with my life. I have always known that I want to work with animals but didn't know what kinds of jobs were available. I never realized that there were so many jobs available out there that work with animals. Because of this book, I have found the job that is right for me and I know what I have to do to get there. It is a must read if you want specific detail of every job available in the animal industry!
6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Needed more information,
This review is from: Careers with Animals (Paperback)
The book was detailed on jobs, but could have used information on salaries. It was also very basic not too much detail involved in this one.
6 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Animal Lovers,
By A 12-year old reader (Sacremtno, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Careers with Animals (Paperback)
Any animal lover who wants to make a career with animals should get this book. It doesn't tell naything about salaries or anything stupid or unessacary like that. People who only care about salaries shouldn't become anything that involves animals. I personally want to be a small animal veterinarian and I could care less about money. I would work for free just to be with animals. Get this book if you have a dream of working with animals like me. You won't be able to put this book down till you know everything!
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