Find out about amazing careers with The Coolest Jobs on the Planet. This series offers first-hand accounts of cool jobs from people who have succeeded in their field. Each book looks at what the job involves, what skills you need, and how to get started.
Computer Games Designer
Ignite
People young and old love playing computer games, but what goes into making them? From simple games created by one person, to big blockbusters made by a huge team, there is an amazing range of games. Find out what’s involved in developing computer games, the tools and skills you need, and the difficulties of managing a complex process.
Mars Rover Driver
Ignite
No one has yet visited Mars – at least, no humans have. Robot rovers have explored the surface of the Red Planet, and it’s the job of people on Earth to control their every movement. Find out what’s involved in being a rover driver, the tools and skills you need, and the difficulties of controlling something that’s millions of miles away.
Special Effects Make-up Artist
Ignite
Movies are full of amazingly odd creatures, from aliens to zombies, but what goes into creating them? Many of these bizarre creatures are brought to life with make-up and prosthetics. Find out what’s involved in being a special effects make-up artist, the tools and skills you need, and the difficulties of bringing imaginary creatures to life.
Wildlife Photographer
Ignite
People around the world look at photographs and videos to learn about exotic animals. We take these images for granted, but what goes into creating them? Find out what’s involved in being a wildlife photographer, the tools and skills you need, and the difficulties of photographing animals that don’t always cooperate.
Animator
Ignite
Find out what’s involved in becoming a film animator from a top professional in the field. You'll find out about the animator's heroes, the equipment and skills he uses, and the challenges of producing the illusion of movement from thousands of images called frames!
Fashion Photographer
Ignite
Find out what’s involved in becoming a fashion photographer from a top professional in the field. You'll find out about the photographer's heroes, the equipment and skills he uses, and the challenges of producing amazing photos of fashion and models!
Polar Scientist
Ignite
Find out what’s involved in becoming a polar scientist from a top researcher in the field. You'll find out about the scientist's heroes, the equipment and skills she uses, and the challenges of conducting research and experiments in sub-zero temperatures!
Volcanologist
Ignite
Find out what’s involved in becoming a volcanologist from a top professional in the field. You'll find out about the scientist's heroes, the equipment and skills he uses, and the challenges of conducting research and experiments in the shadow of erupting volcanoes.
9781406280142 | THE COOLEST JOBS ON THE PLANET | Animator | PB | 8.99 | 7 |
9781406259841 | THE COOLEST JOBS ON THE PLANET | Computer Games Designer | PB | 8.99 | 6.3 |
9781406280159 | THE COOLEST JOBS ON THE PLANET | Fashion Photographer | PB | 8.99 | 5.8 |
9781406259834 | THE COOLEST JOBS ON THE PLANET | Mars Rover Driver | PB | 8.99 | 6.1 |
9781406280166 | THE COOLEST JOBS ON THE PLANET | Polar Scientist | PB | 8.99 | 6.3 |
9781406259865 | THE COOLEST JOBS ON THE PLANET | Special Effects Make-up Artist | PB | 8.99 | 6.4 |
9781406280173 | THE COOLEST JOBS ON THE PLANET | Volcanologist | PB | 8.99 | 6.1 |
9781406259858 | THE COOLEST JOBS ON THE PLANET | Wildlife Photographer | PB | 8.99 | 5.9 |