Print ISBN: 979-8-89179-195-4
# of Pages: 350
# of Volumes: 1
Print List Price: $125
e-ISBN: 979-8-89179-196-1
eBook User Price: $125
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Careers in Earth Sciences

January 2025

The world is a complex and fascinating place, with a rich history and an uncertain future. If you have an interest in peeling back the Earth’s layers and applying your skills to understanding how it all works, a career in Earth sciences could be for you.

Also known as geoscience, Earth science is a scientific branch dealing specifically with the planet Earth. Since the field encompasses so many areas of the natural sciences, there is no shortage of career options in this diverse and compelling field, from finding mineral and energy resources to how human activity is affecting the environment. 

Careers in Earth Sciences provides detailed and need-to-know information on various careers in the highly specialized world of geoscience and its many facets. Each chapter provides a wealth of real-world information including A Day in the Life, Work Environment, Education & Training, Earnings & Advancement, Employment Outlook, and Conversations with Real Professionals, as well as contacts for more information.

This ongoing series serves as a stepping stone in understanding specific careers and provides a wealth of information on the education and training needed within each profession along with a look toward the future of the field with an informative employment outlook.

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This single comprehensive guidebook provides students that are passionate about earth sciences with the necessary insight into the wide array of diverse and dynamic options available to them. The book offers guidance regarding what job seekers can expect in terms of training, advancement, earnings, job prospects, and more. Careers in Earth Sciences is specifically designed for a high school and undergraduate audience and is edited to align with secondary or high school curriculum standards.