Cool Careers for Girls in Air and Space [Paperback]

Ceel Pasternak (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2001 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

Designed for young girls ages 11-14, this new title in the popular Cool Careers for Girls>series focuses on another nontraditional career path for women.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 7 Up-Girls who excel in science and math will find examples of challenging and rewarding aeronautics careers here. Comprised of biographies of 10 women active in the field, the book gives insights, tricks of the trade, educational requirements, and numerous tips on success for each featured profession. An interesting variety of jobs are covered: astrophysicist, astronaut, aerospace engineer, cosmochemist, planetary and astrobiology research scientist, physicist, helicopter pilot, air traffic controller, and airline pilot. Sidebars with related historical facts, salary estimates, and interest and ability checklists round out the information. The writing style is catchy and holds interest, and the black-and-white photos of mainly white women support the text. A helpful list of recommended reading, pertinent Internet sites, and professional organizations are given at the end. Offering more background and career options, Wallace R. Maples's Opportunities in Aerospace Careers (1995) and Adrian A. Paradis's Opportunities in Airline Careers (1997, both VGM) would complement this title, even though they are not as current and address both genders.
Diane P. Tuccillo, Mesa Public Library, AZ
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Ceel Pasternak is a noted editor who has created award-winning magazines covering workplace issues. Linda Thornburg is well-recognized for her writing on human resource and career topics for business audiences. Together they bring more than 30 years' expertise to this visionary effort to record the work experiences of today's women. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Impact Publications; 1 edition (January 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157023146X
• ISBN-13: 978-1570231469
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,975,137 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An early career guide for teens, February 6, 2001

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This review is from: Cool Careers for Girls: Engineering (Paperback)

Cool Careers for Girls in Engineering is an early career guide for teens advocates engineering jobs for girls, including lists of skills needed, salaries for different jobs, physical and mental demands, and the amount of leisure time provided by jobs. Girls receive an early, basic education on how they can consider engineering positions and fit them into lifestyle and family concerns.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars book, May 13, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Cool Careers for Girls: Engineering (Paperback)

I really like how the book gave information. I also know someone featured in the book and I think it is really kewl that they wrote a hole book about how womens role in the work forces