Our Books – World of Work
It’s a big world out there and someday students everywhere must find their place in it. That’s why it’s never too soon to start exploring the possibilities…and get students ready to make the most of high school college-and-career-readiness opportunities.
World of Work introduces readers in grades 4 to 7 to nationally recognized career pathways using age-appropriate language, high-energy graphics, 21st century skill-building activities, and relevant common core correlations.
Choose a single title of interest or use the entire WoW series to bolster college and career readiness:
- WoW: Architecture & Construction
- WoW: Arts and Communications
- WoW: Business & Administration
- WoW: Education & Training
- WoW: Finance
- WoW: Food & Natural Resources
- WoW: Government
- WoW: Health Sciences
- WoW: Hospitality & Tourism
- WoW: Human Services
- WoW: Information Technology
- WoW: Law & Public Safety
- WoW: Manufacturing
- WoW: Marketing, Sales & Service
- WoW: STEM
- WoW: Transportation
World of Work: Architecture & Construction
Architecture & Construction in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Architecture and Construction career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.
Eight career profiles include:
- Architect
- Civil Engineer
- Demolition Engineer
- General Contractor
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Preservationist
- Solar Energy Technician
- Urban Planner
World of Work: Arts & Communication
Arts & Communications in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Arts, A/V Technology & Communication career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.
Eight career profiles include:
- Actor
- Broadcast Meteorologist
- Choreographer
- Costume Designer
- Illustrator
- Music Teacher
- Sound Engineer
- Sports Photographer
World of Work: Business & Administration
Business in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Business Management & Administration career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.
Eight career profiles include:
- Accountant
- Chief Sustainability Officer
- Corporate Trainer
- Customer Service Representative
- Development Director
- Entrepreneur
- Insurance Claims Agent
- Sales Manager
World of Work: Education & Training
Education & Training in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Education & Training career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.
Eight career profiles include:
- Animal Trainer
- Child Care Director
- Coach
- Distance Learning Coordinator
- Elementary Teacher
- Media Specialist
- Principal
- School Counselor
World of Work: Finance
Finance in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Finance career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.
Eight career profiles include:
- Actuary
- Chief Financial Officer
- Financial Planner
- Forensic Accountant
- Insurance Claims Agent
- Mortgage Broker
- Purchasing Agent
- Stockbroker
World of Work: Food & Natural Resources
Food & Natural Resources in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.
Eight career profiles include:
- Animal Trainer
- Chef
- Environmental Engineer
- Food Scientist
- Forest Ranger
- Green Entrepreneur
- Landscape Architect
- Urban Farmer
World of Work: Government
Government in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Government & Public Administration career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.
Eight career profiles include:
- Building Inspector
- City Manager
- First Responder
- Intelligence Analyst
- Legislator
- Military Serviceperson
- Special Agent
- Traffic Manager
World of Work: Health Sciences
Health Sciences in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Health Sciences career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.
Eight career profiles include:
- Athletic Trainer
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Nutritionist
- Orthodontist
- Physician’s Assistant
- Psychologist
- Surgeon
- Veterinarian
World of Work: Hospitality & Tourism
Hospitality & Tourism in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Hospitality & Tourism career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.
Eight career profiles include:
- Chef
- Concierge
- Event Planner
- Golf Pro
- Resort Manager
- Server
- Tourism Director
- Travel Agent
World of Work: Human Services
Human Services in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Human Services career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.
Eight career profiles include:
- Child Psychologist
- Geriatric Case Manager
- Hair Stylist
- Personal Trainer
- Probation Officer
- Public Relations Specialist
- Religious Minister
- Social Worker
World of Work: Information Technology
Information Technology in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Information Technology career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.
Eight career profiles include:
- Application Developer
- Chief Information Officer
- Data Scientist
- E-commerce Manager
- Help Desk Analyst
- Information Security Officer
- Systems Analyst
- Video Game Designer
World of Work: Law & Public Safety
Law & Public Safety in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.
Eight career profiles include:
- Attorney
- Crime Scene Investigator
- Emergency Management Coordinator
- FBI Special Agent
- Firefighter
- Paralegal
- Police Officer
- Social Worker
World of Work: Manufacturing
Manufacturing in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Manufacturing career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.
Eight career profiles include:
- A&P Technician
- CAM Programmer
- Electrical Engineer
- Environmental Solutions Director
- Industrial Designer
- Nanotechnologist
- Production Manager
- Robotics Manager
World of Work: Marketing, Sales & Service
Marketing, Sales & Service in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Marketing career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.
Eight career profiles include:
- Brand Manager
- Creative Director
- Graphic Designer
- Market Researcher
- Merchandiser
- Public Relations Specialist
- Social Media Manager
- Store Manager
World of Work: STEM
STEM in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.
Eight career profiles include:
- Automotive Engineer
- Chemist
- Environmental Engineer
- Epidemiologist
- Geneticist
- Naval Architect
- Statistician
- Zoologist
World of Work: Transportation
Transportation in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.
Eight career profiles include:
- Airline Pilot
- Air Traffic Controller
- Auto Mechanic
- Customs Agent
- Logistics Manager
- Sea Captain
- Train Engineer
- Transportation Planner