Jump-Starting a Career in Dietetics & Nutrition

Gr 7 Up—The research that's gone into this series is obvious from the full explanations of these very technical careers. The books cover individual jobs, duties, education, technology, job searches, and promotion. Each volume begins with an example of the kind of work an individual in the field would do and includes personal examples and interviews with experts throughout. Helpful charts condense information, and captioned photos add interest. Weaknesses include rather light font, making it a bit difficult to read, and glossaries that needs to be more extensive for such technical topics.The reviewed sets are varied indeed—in subject matter, time period, career paths, and audience, as well as in quality. Bold colors, intriguing photos, and varied layouts result in some attractive and informative titles, while the storytelling in many of the books makes for interesting reading. "Fire Fight!: The Bravest" hits the mark on all of those characteristics. Though many series are aimed at middle and high school students, several are excellent starters for the younger readers: "Young Entrepreneurs," "Business Leaders," and "Great African-Americans." Some series will be attention grabbers ("The World's Coolest Jobs"), whereas others address well-trod ground ("Science Biographies"). Many of the series promote worthy subjects, though others are questionable for the targeted audience. Professional judgment on your part will decide which of the series listed here are worthy of purchase.