Cool Careers for Girls in Construction [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 7 Up-This inspiring and realistic guide looks at 10 women successfully working in various aspects of the construction industry. The number of women in these kinds of careers is small yet growing, and the frustrations of being part of that minority are described as readily as the job highlights. The author showcases such careers as architect, electrician, plumber, ironworker, and carpenter. There is a balanced representation of women from different backgrounds, educational levels, and interests. The black-and-white photos are well integrated and add to the spirit of the text, as do bits of supplemental facts and statistics. A detailed list of training centers, trade groups, and organizations is appended. Michael Sumichrast's Opportunities in Building Construction Trades (VGM, 1998) has a straightforward format with much more descriptive information about the construction trades and in-depth coverage of education and training requirements, but it lacks the reader-friendly style found here.
Diane P. Tuccillo, Mesa Public Library, AZ
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Even in the twenty-first century, girls may still see their career options through their grandmothers' eyes: limited by gender. The Cool Careers for Girls series challenges that view by presenting nontraditional job paths and profiling interesting, appealing women who have successfully followed them. Here women in construction careers ranging from architect to ironworker are profiled, with the authors providing basic information about the job, the salary range, the daily routine, and training. Photographs show the women and their work in a positive light. It is the nature of the book that the text is occasionally repetitive, but readers will probably browse chapters rather than reading cover to cover. A detailed appendix lists organizations to contact for further information. Young women who enjoy working with their hands and their heads, and are considering a nontraditional career, will appreciate the personalized approach. No index. Catherine Andronik --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Impact Publications (January 12, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570231311
• ISBN-13: 978-1570231315
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.8 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.com Sales Rank: #2,063,664 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Informative, practical, encouraging., April 7, 2000

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cool Careers for Girls in Construction (Hardcover)

Written especially for girls ages 11-14, the Impact Publications' "Cool Careers for Girls" series is informative, practical, and encouraging of career exploration that many girls might not otherwise consider. The latest entry in the series, Cool Careers For Girls In Construction tells what it's like today for women in all types of construction careers, with special emphasis on nontraditional careers for women. Upbeat and informative, Ceel Pasternak and Linda Thornburg provide answers to such important questions as: What jobs do women find meaningful?, What do women succeed at today?, How did they prepare for these jobs?, How did the find them?, What are their lives like. Cool Careers For Girls In Construction profiles eleven women who love their work in food. Girls will find excellent role models and sound advice on how to get more information about he careers that interest them. Also profiled are women in landscape architecture, electricians, heavy equipment operators, and more. Other features include a personal checklist for each job, lists of books to read and videos to see, salary information, and supportive organizations to contact for scholarships, mentoring, or apprenticeship and intern programs. Other titles in this outstanding series are dedicated to occupational areas in computers, animal husbandry, engineering, food, health, and sports.

5.0 out of 5 stars From a Woman Architect, November 27, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Cool Careers for Girls in Construction (Hardcover)

The featured architect was particularly interesting and inspiring. I highly recommend this book!!!!