Technical Professionals

TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS: Having special sets of skills is a huge part of having a working military, and many jobs require years of education on top of military training. Learn more about these jobs and what it takes to be great at them!

CAREERS IN THE US MILITARY: The US military contains over 1 million members in a variety of branches, but what exactly are their jobs? Let's find out!

INCLUDES: This 32-page high-interest nonfiction book for striving readers in grades 4–9 features fun facts and stories from military members themselves! Also includes after-reading questions and activities.

BENEFITS: Glossary words are defined on the page where they appear, boosting reader comprehension. Learning about these familiar (and surprising!) careers is sure to engage, entertain, and keep readers coming back for more!

WHY ROURKE: Since 1980, we’ve been committed to bringing out the best nonfiction books to help you bring out the best in your young learners. Our carefully crafted topics encourage all students who are "learning to read" and "reading to learn"!

| Having special sets of skills is a huge part of having a working military. Many jobs require years of education on top of military training. | Serving in the military can extend beyond the realm of combat to many possible career paths. Grouped into broad categories, the volumes in the Careers in the US Military series reveal the wide range of aptitudes and jobs needed to keep the five branches of the military running successfully. Each book begins with a brief overview of the career type and continues with the specialized skills, training, and duties associated with five specific jobs in that area. Accompanying the accessible, upbeat text are numerous large photos of military members in action. They reflect a diverse workforce that includes women and people of color. Medical Workers highlights some of the unique environments in which health care workers assist patients, such as the Aeromedical Evacuation Team, which is an emergency-room team in the air. Research Professionals focuses on jobs that collect and analyze data, whether in laboratories, top-secret research sites, historical records, or during surveillance missions. Service Providers looks at the necessity of jobs that provide food, fun, fitness, and hospitality as well as mortuary affairs. Tradespeople emphasizes that specialized jobs, like civil engineering, law enforcement, and transportation specialists, can also translate to career paths outside of the military. Glossary definitions within the text, boxed information, and concluding activities extend comprehension and interest. A solid series for career exploration. —Booklist, Spring 2021 | Having special sets of skills is a huge part of having a working military. Many jobs require years of education on top of military training. Learn about these jobs and what it takes to be great at them, including stories from military members themselves.