So, You Want To Work with Animals?: Discover Fantastic Ways To Work with Animals, from Veterinary Science to Aquatic Biology

Gr 5–8—An introduction to myriad career paths for animal lovers. The volume's well-organized chapters delve into choosing a career; caring for domestic or wild animals; tending bugs, birds, and fish; protecting animals; and conducting research. Within each chapter are spotlights on famous pioneers of the industry, as well as "Top Dog" and "Young Pup" interviews with everyday people in the field. Together these short bios put these jobs into a real-life context. A strong sense of advocacy runs through the descriptions of all the vocations (even ranchers and animal scientists), making it clear that the author believes caring for animals is the first priority of anyone who embarks on this path. Furthermore, examples of careers and companies from around the world, such as the Black Ivory Coffee Company in Thailand and Kostroma Moose Farm in Russia, give this title a scope not often seen in books of this type. The glossary, index, list of sources, and additional resources are thorough and user-friendly.