Gr 5–9–This YA hi-lo series is a continuation of an existing series of books about skilled and vocational trades, with an updated look at real estate appraisers, industrial mechanics, police officers, construction and building inspectors, and home health aides. With thorough attention to detail, these volumes intricately outline the roles affiliated with each trade, furnishing insights on requisite training, educational pathways, work dynamics, and future prospects of a variety of careers. Each volume in this series includes an informational sheet; infographics of essential data about career prospects, salaries, and more; references; and supplementary sources for further career and field exploration. These books are ideal for developing and ­emergent middle school readers who want to learn more about their career prospects in an accessible format: True to hi-lo form, chapters are short and concise, with no more than five sentences on each page.

VERDICT A great addition to public library collections.