Athletic Trainer
From the Series 21st Century Skills Library
Introduces readers to the cool career of athletic training by giving a better understanding of this cool job.
- From Ancient Times to Today
- Becoming an Athletic Trainer
- The Work of an Athletic Trainer
- A Look Ahead for Athletic Trainers
- Some Famous Athletic Trainers
- Glossary
- For More Information
- Index
- About the Author
| Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 8 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 6 |
| Copyright | 2009 |
| BISACS | JNF011000, JNF054000 |
| Publisher | Cherry Lake Publishing |
| Series | Racial Justice in America: Excellence and Achievement: 21st Century Skills Library |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| ISBN | 9781602793033 |
|---|---|
| Title Format | Reinforced book |
| Release Date | 2008-08-01 |
| Author | Pat Kummer |
| Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, Sources for further research, Table of contents |
| Dewey | 617.1 |
| Dimensions | 7.5 x 9.5 |
| ATOS Reading Level | 6.6 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 124331 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Reviewed on 1 November 2009
School Library Journal
Hooking readers with a job scenario, these conversational narratives then flow into historical perspectives, adding illustrations of early pioneers. Chapters cover typical career-education content such as what happens at work, what it takes to do the job, and what the future holds. Color-blocked vocabulary is integrated into the text and defined in a glossary. Sidebar information is labeled as “Learning & Innovation Skills,” which often poses critical-thinking questions, or “Life & Career Skills,” which features, for example, a short inspirational biography. This series is more of a cover-to-cover read than the others reviewed here, requiring fact finders to consult the index for information such as salary.
Bottom Line: “Cool Careers: Helping Careers” and “Extreme Careers” are so eye-catching that there is no question about their value as reading motivators at their respective levels. Both integrate facts and vocabulary in a lively writing style with plenty of interesting asides. “Cool Careers: 21st Century Skills Library” is more structured and aligned to educational initiatives for middle grades than “Extreme Careers,” and it is better for report writing, yet it doesn’t sacrifice accessibility. High school collections should consider “Great Careers with a High School Diploma” for its inclusion of everyday occupations such as cable installer and groundskeeper.
Author: Pat Kummer
Pat Kummer has written more than 60 children‘s nonfiction books on a variety of topics. Many of her books have been about the states, other countries, natural wonders, and inventions. She also wrote Athletic Trainer in the Cool Careers series. Ms. Kummer likes researching and writing nonfiction because truth is stranger than fiction! Besides writing, she teaches adults about writing nonfiction for children, and she visits schools where she enjoys talking to children about the writing process. When she is not working, Ms. Kummer likes to read and to travel.