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So, You Want to Work in Sports?: The Ultimate Guide to Exploring the Sports Industry
Contributor(s): Mattern, Joanne (Author)

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ISBN: 1582704481     ISBN-13: 9781582704487
Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: April 2014
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BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Careers
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - General
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Reference - General
Dewey: 796.023
LCCN: 2013025469
Age Level: 8-12
Grade Level: 3-7
Lexile Measure: 1100 NC (Nonconforming Text)
Series: Be What You Want
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6" W x 8.9" L (0.55 lbs) 224 pages
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 02/10/2014
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2014 pg. 131
Booklist 04/15/2014 pg. 43
School Library Journal 05/01/2014 pg. 156
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 pg. 185 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
 
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Publisher Description:
Love sports? Make your passion your profession with this guide that can help you score a career in the sports industry.

The sports industry is wide and vast, and there are countless ways to get involved and make sports your job. From the popular careers of professional athlete, coach, sports broadcaster, and photographer, to the lesser-known professions of sports agent, statistician, sports therapist, and scout, So, You Want to Work in Sports? delves into a wide variety of possible futures that are exciting and rewarding.

In addition to tips and interviews from many different professionals, So, You Want to Work in Sports? includes inspiring stories from young adults who are out there exploring different sectors, as well as games, activities, a glossary, and resources to help you on your way to a successful career in athletics.


Contributor Bio(s): Mattern, Joanne: - After working as an editor for several major children's book publishers, Joanne Mattern became the author of numerous nonfiction books for children. She especially loves writing about animals, sports, and interesting people and places. She lives in New York State with her husband, four children, and assorted pets.
 
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