Tell Me How Series

Career Opportunities For Young People

Science Careers

This program looks at the following careers Botanist, Marine Biologist, Paleontologist and Astronomer.

BOTANIST:

What does a Botanist Do?
Why do we want to study plants?
What types of plants are in a rainforest?
Do I have to go to college to be a Botanist?

MARINE BIOLOGIST:

Careers related to marine biology.
What type of animals do marine biologists work with?
Why is math important to be a marine biologist?
Do you have to go to college to be a marine biologist?
Are computers important to marine biologists?
Why is it important to protect endangered species?

PALEONTOLOGIST:

What does a paleontologist do?
Do you need a college degree to be a paleontologist?
Why are paleontologists important?
Why is a paleontologist interested in old bones?
Why do paleontologist's and geologist’s work closely together?

ASTRONOMER:
Careers related to an astronomer.
Why do astronomers use telescopes?
How long do you have to go to school to be an astronomer?
Why is math important to be an astronomer?
Why is astronomy the oldest science?
Why do astronauts need to know about astronomy?

67 min.

		$159.00 K9170DVD

Professionals At Work

This program looks at the following careers Architect, Business Executive, Banker, Teacher, Civil Engineer, Accountant and Mayor.

ARCHITECT:

What makes a good architect?
How long does it take to become an architect?
Do architects build the buildings they design?
What subjects are important in school to prepare to be an architect?
What is a blueprint?
Can computers design buildings?
Why do architects build models?

BUSINESS EXECUTIVE:

What does a company President do?
Is it important to dress nicely to be an executive?
What courses do you need to take to become an executive?
Do you need to go to college?
Can an executive know everything about their company?
Do executives need to know a lot about the people that work for them?
How does school & education affect your future?

BANKER:

How does one become a banker?
What does a teller do?
What is a loan officer?
Why is math important to be a banker?
What courses should you take in high school to be a banker?
Do you have to go to college to be a banker?
What is a savings account?
What are checks?
Who owns the money in a bank?

TEACHER:

What courses should you take to be a teacher?
Why is teaching a vital career?
Is a college degree necessary to be a teacher?
What makes a good teacher?
Why are communication skills important to be a good teacher?

CIVIL ENGINEER:

How does one become a civil engineer?
What does a civil engineer do?
Does a civil engineer actually build roads?
Why is math important to be a civil engineer?
What is a survey?
Do you have to go to college to be a civil engineer?

ACCOUNTANT:

What is a certified public accountant?
What type of tests do you need to take to become an accountant?
Why is math important to be an accountant?
What courses do you need to become an accountant?
What industries do accountants work in?
What is a financial statement and a general ledger?
MAYOR:
What is a Mayors job?
How does one become Mayor?
What is an election?
What is a term of office?
What is the most important aspect in being a Mayor?
What is a City Council?
What is public service?
What is an endorsement?

88 min.

		$159.00 K9171DVD

Working with Animals

This program looks at the following careers Service Dog Trainer, Dolphin Trainer, Horse Trainer, Herpetologist, Animal Trainer and Zookeeper.

SERVICE DOG TRAINER:

What is a service dog?
What type of dog makes a good service dog?
How does one become a service dog trainer?
How long does it take to train a dog?
What is positive reinforcement?
What tools do you use to train dogs for service?
Who uses service dogs?
What is a rescue dog.

DOLPHIN TRAINER:

How do dolphins get trained?
What subjects should you take in school to be a dolphin trainer?
Why is math important to be a dolphin trainer?
Are dolphins fish?
Do dolphins communicate with each other?
What are mammals?

HORSE TRAINER:

Are there different types of horse trainers?
What is the difference between a quarterhorse and a thoroughbred?
Do you have to go to college to be a horse trainer?
Why is knowing math important to be a horse trainer?
Why do horse trainers get up so early?
How fast can horses run?

HERPETOLOGIST:

What is a herpetologist. Are all snakes poisonous?
What is the difference between poison and venom?
What is anti-venom?
What is the most dangerous snake in the world?
Why do does a cobra spit?
How do you tell the difference between venomous and non-venomous snakes?
What is an amphibian?

ANIMAL TRAINER:

What is the most important thing to do to train wild animals?
What is it like to work for a circus?
How does one become an animal trainer?
What is positive reinforcement?
What type of person makes a good animal trainer?

ZOOKEEPER:

What does a zookeeper do?
What courses are important to be a zookeeper?
Different types of zookeepers. What are endangered animals?
Why is it important to have zoos?

101 min.

		$159.00 K9172DVD

Medical Careers

This program looks at the following careers:
Nurse, Anesthesiologist, Medical Technician, Internist, Veterinarian, Physical Therapist and Dentist.

NURSE:

What does a nurse do?
How long does it take to become a nurse?
What is a registered nurse?
What courses are necessary to become a nurse?
What is one of the most important things to a nurse?
Do nurses treat patients?
Who was Florence Nightingale?

ANESTHESIOLOGIST:

What does an anesthesiologist do?
Are there different kinds of doctors?
What type of school does an anesthesiologist have to go to?
How long do you have to go to school to become an anesthesiologist?
What subjects in school are important to be a doctor?
Why is an anesthesiologist needed during surgery?

MEDICAL TECHNICIAN:

What education is necessary to become a medical technician?
What courses are important?
What is an ultrasound?
Why do they use an ultrasound to see inside a person's body?
Why do doctors use heart monitors on their patients?
Is science important to becoming a medical technician?
Where do medical technicians work?
What is an echocardiagram?

INTERNIST:

What type of doctor is an internist?
How long does it take to become an internist?
What is a medical resident?
What courses are necessary to become an internist?
What are some related careers to being a doctor?

VETERINARIAN:

Careers related to a veterinarian. What is the difference between a large animal & small animal vet?
How long do you have to go to school to be a vet?
Why is math important to be a vet?
What courses should you take in high school to be a vet?

PHYSICAL THERAPIST:

What does a physical therapist do?
Why is physical therapy important?
What education do you need to become a physical therapist?
Where do physical therapists work?
Why do doctors prescribe physical therapy for their patients?

DENTIST:

How long do you have to go to school to be a dentist?
What makes a good dentist?
What does a dental hygienist do?
What is a cavity?
What is a filling?
How are cavities formed?
What courses in school will prepare you for becoming a dentist?

91 min.

		$159.00 K9173DVD

Jobs Of Service

IThis program looks at the following careers:
Firefighter, Aerobics Instructor, Chef, Auto Mechanic, Sales Person, Tailor and Crane Operator.

FIREFIGHTER:

Why firefighters need to be in good physical condition?
Is being a firefighter dangerous?
What courses should I take to become a firefighter. Do girls make good firefighters?
Related careers to firefighting. What types of fires are there?

AEROBICS INSTRUCTOR:

What makes a good aerobics instructor?
What does aerobic mean?
What is conditioning?
Why does an aerobics instructor use music?
What education is necessary to be an aerobics instructor?
Why is good nutrition important?
What is physical fitness?

CHEF:

How does one become a chef?
What is a sous-chef?
Do you have to go to college to be a chef?
What does an executive chef do?
Why is safety important to a chef?
What are food stations?

AUTO MECHANIC:

What does it take to be an auto mechanic?
What is an apprenticeship?
Why do cars have computers in them?
Can auto mechanics specialize in certain types of repairs?
What is a certified auto mechanic?

SALES PERSON:

Careers related to a salesperson. What is closing?
Why are sales so important?
What courses do you need to take to become a salesperson?
What is a cold call?
Why is listening important in sales?

TAILOR:

How does one become a tailor?
What is a master tailor?
What is a seamstress?
Why does one apprentice?
What is an alteration?
What is a pattern?
When was the needle invented?
What fabrics are the best?

CRANE OPERATOR:

How do you become a crane operator?
What does a crane operator do?
How old do you have to be to be a crane operator?
What are outriggers?
Who would make a good crane operator?
What kind of license is needed to be a crane operator?
What school subjects are important to be a crane operator?

92 min.

		$159.00 K9174DVD

Fun Jobs

This program looks at the following careers:
Disc Jockey, Guitar Maker, Runway Model, Hockey Player, Park Ranger and Sports Agent.

DISC JOCKEY:

What does a disc jockey do?
What is the difference between disc jockey and a radio talk show host?
Do you have to go to college to be a disc jockey?
What would help a person become a disc jockey?
Is good grammar important to be a disc jockey?

GUITAR MAKER:

Why does someone become a guitar maker?
What does a guitar maker do?
What is a luthier?
What type of bands do guitar makers make guitars for?
What types of wood are used in making a guitar?
What is the difference between an electric guitar and an acoustic guitar?

RUNWAY MODEL:

How do you become a runway model?
What is a go-see?
What is a call back?
What is a portfolio?
What is a modeling agency?
What other types of models are there?
What type of education does a runway model need?

HOCKEY PLAYER:

What makes a good hockey player?
Why do hockey players have their teeth removed?
What is Cardio Conditioning?
How does one prepare to become a hockey player?
What is a puck?
What are pucks made from?

PARK RANGER:

How does one become a park ranger?
What does a park ranger do?
What does a park naturalist do?
Who would make a good park ranger?
What type of parks do park rangers work at?
What kind of license is needed to be a park ranger?

SPORTS AGENT:

What does a sports agent do?
What is a contract?
Do you have to have a license to be a sports agent?
What is a negotiation?
What is an endorsement?
What are the key aspects to being a sports agent?
Why do athletes hire agents?

84 min.

		$159.00 K9175DVD

Jobs Going Places

IThis program looks at the following careers:
Rodeo Rider, Truck Driver, Travel Agent, Private Pilot and Shrimp Boat Captain. RODEO RIDER:
What does it take to be a rodeo rider?
Why do rodeo riders wear protection?
Can you make a living being a rodeo rider?
How does a rodeo rider practice?
Is being a rodeo rider dangerous?
What does a rodeo clown do?

TRUCK DRIVER:

Truck driving as a career. What is a long haul truck driver?
Is safety important to be truck driver?
Why do truck drivers have to fill out a log?
What is a bill of lading?
What is a blind spot?
What schooling is necessary to become a truck driver?

TRAVEL AGENT:

What does a travel agent do?
How to become a travel agent. Do you need a college degree to be a travel agent?
What type of places do people travel to?
Why it is important to have good communication skills to be a travel agent?

PRIVATE PILOT:

What does a private airline pilot do?
How long does it take to be a private pilot?
What is an air traffic controller?
What courses are necessary to become a private pilot?
Is safety important to fly a plane?
Why do pilots need to know about the weather?
What is a commercial pilot?
What do the instruments in the plane do?

SHRIMP BOAT CAPTAIN:

How to get started becoming a shrimp or commercial fishing boat captain. How and
Why radar is used on a boat?
What courses should you take to be a shrimp boat captain?
What is the Global Positioning System?
Where do shrimp come from?
Why is a captain always listening to weather reports?
What are crustaceans?
Why are shrimp packed in ice?

68 min.

		$159.00 K9176DVD

Jobs In The Media

IThis program looks at the following careers:
Photograher, Radio Talk Show Host, Website Designer, Librarian, Newspaper Editor, Television Reporter and Special Effects Makeup.

PHOTOGRAPHER:

What does a photographer do?
What education do you need to become a photographer?
What type of equipment does a professional photographer use?
Why is lighting important to become a good photographer?
Why is communication important to being a good photographer?

RADIO TALK SHOW HOST:

How does one become a sports radio talk show host?
What type courses should you take to be a sports radio talk show host?
How do you prepare to be a sports radio talk show host?
What type of person makes a good sports radio talk show host?
Why do sports radio talk show hosts have to know about journalism?

WEBSITE DESIGNER:

Website design as a career.
Why is communication important to be a website designer?
What type of classes do you need to take in school to be a website designer?
Is college important to be a website designer?
How does a website designer get their clients?

LIBRARIAN:

What schooling is necessary to become a librarian?
Why is reading important?
Why do librarians do research?
Do librarians need to know a lot about math?

NEWSPAPER EDITOR:

Who is in charge of putting together a newspaper?
What does an editor do?
What is the difference between an editor and a publisher?
Where do newspapers get their stories?
What does a reporter do?
What is an editorial?
What careers are available at a newspaper?

TELEVISION REPORTER:

Careers related to a television reporter.
What else does the reporter do prior to being on the news?
Do you have to go to college to be a TV reporter?
Why is research important to be a TV reporter?

SPECIAL EFFECTS MAKEUP:

What makes a good Special Effects makeup artist?
What is Latex?
What is a mold?
What type of work is available to makeup artists?
What is an internship?
What materials are important to know about?

92 min.

		$159.00 K9177DVD

Firefighter

In this program host Jeff Gardner introduces career firefighter Allen McWhirter. He discusses the techniques of fighting dangerous fires and
Why he has dedicated his life to his occupation.

Subjects Covered Include:

Why firefighters need to be in good physical condition?
Is being a firefighter dangerous?
Do I need to go to college to be a firefighter?
What courses should I take to become a firefighter.
Do girls make good firefighters?
Related careers to firefighting.
Why is it important to stay at the fire station?
What types of fires are there?
What is the purpose of the fire dog?
Why are firetrucks certain colors?
What are the duties of firefighters?

14 min.

$29.95 K9151		$34.95 K9151DVD

Botanist

Host Melody Young checks out a rain forest built by Canadian botanist, Dr. Nancy Greig. This indoor, climate controlled rain forest is home to over 3,000 butterflies. Watch as Dr. Nancy Grieg works in the butterfly museum. This program reviews the relationship between plants and insects, butterflies coming out of a chrysalis to a cocoon, rainforest footage, a pet Iguana and the daily workings of this informative exhibit.

Subjects Covered Include:

What does a Botanist Do?
Why do we want to study plants?
What types of plants are in a rainforest?
Do I have to go to college to be a Botanist?
What is the difference between a butterfly and a moth?
How do butterflies eat?

13 min.

$29.95 K9155		$34.95 K9155DVD

Website Designer

Melody visits cyberspace where she teams up with website designer Mona Currey to show what you can do with a working knowledge of computers.

Subjects Covered Include:

Website design as a career.

Why is communication important to be a website designer?
What type of training is necessary to become a website designer?
How do website designers learn about the world wide web?
Is learning computer programming important?
What type of classes do you need to take in school to be a website designer?
Is college important to be a website designer?
How does a website designer get their clients?
Why is the worldwide web important to business?
Different types of websites and designers?

14 min.

$29.95 K9169		$34.95 K9169DVD

Accountant

Host Jeff Gardner follows an accountant through his daily routine of number crunching and client networking. Find out
Why accounting isn't just numbers and math.

Subjects Covered Include:

Related careers to accounting.
What is a certified public accountant?
What type of tests do you need to take to become an accountant?
Why is math important to be an accountant?
What courses do you need to become an accountant?
Do accountants have to go to college?
What industries do accountants work in?
What is a financial statement and a general ledger?
What does an accountant do?
Do accountants use computers?
Why is it important to know where businesses spend their money?

13 min.

$29.95 K9148		$34.95 K9148DVD

Travel Agent

Host Jeff Gardner visits a travel agent while Melody looks after all the details of a special vacation for her clients.

Subjects Covered Include:

What does a travel agent do?
How to become a travel agent.
Do travel agents work alone?
What type of school does a travel agent have to go to?
Do you need a college degree to be a travel agent?
Do travel agents get to take free trips?
What type of places do people travel to?
Do travel agents make a lot of money?
Do you have to use a computer to be a travel agent?
Why it is important to have good communication skills to be a travel agent?
Do travel agents need to know a lot about math?

12 min.

$29.95 K9127		$34.95 K9127DVD

Electric Guitar Maker

Meet one of the worlds most respected electric guitar makers as host Melody Young discovers the steps to making a guitar.

Subjects Covered Include:

Why does someone become a guitar maker?
What does a guitar maker do?
What is a luthier?
Does a guitar maker need to be able to play music?
What type of school does a guitar maker have to go to?
Do you need a college degree to be a guitar maker?
Do guitar maker's get to see free concerts?
What type of bands do guitar makers make guitars for?
Do guitar makers make a lot of money?
Are electric guitars expensive?
Does a guitar maker need to know a lot about math?
What types of wood are used in making a guitar?
What is the difference between an electric guitar and an acoustic guitar?

12 min.

$29.95 K9142		$34.95 K9142DVD

Paleontologist

Host Melody Young meets up with a dinosaur hunter whose career consists of digging up fossils. Visit his workplace in the museum and in the field.

Subjects Covered Include:

What does a paleontologist do?
Does a paleontologist only dig for dinosaur bones?
What type of school does a paleontologist have to go to?
Do you need a college degree to be a paleontologist?
Why do paleontologists work for oil companies?
Why are paleontologists important?
Does a paleontologist need to know a lot about history?
Why is a paleontologist interested in old bones?
Is being a paleontologist hard work?
Why do paleontologist's work for museums?
Why do paleontologist's and geologist's work closely together?

13 min.

$29.95 K9159		$34.95 K9159DVD

Veterinarian

Host Melody Young spends the day with a skilled veterinarian and gets a lesson in treating sick animals. She discovers the extensive training required to be a veterinarian and the rewards of the profession.

Subjects Covered Include:

What is the difference between a large animal & small animal vet?
How long do you have to go to school to be a vet?
Why is math important to be a vet?
What courses should you take in high school to be a vet?
Can you still work with animals if you don't become a vet?
Can wild animals become pets?
Do people and animals get the same diseases?
Do vets read a lot?
What types of pets did the Egyptians have?
Are computers important to vets?

13 min.

$29.95 K9141		$34.95 K9141DVD

Television Reporter

Host Melody Young visits the network studios with reporter Jeanne Ohm out in the field and in the studio. She learns about the roles of journalists and producers and experiences first hand the constant demands and rewards involved in television news.

Subjects Covered Include:

Careers related to a television reporter.
What else does the reporter do prior to being on the news?
Do you have to go to college to be a TV reporter?
What courses should you take to be a TV reporter?
Why is research important to be a TV reporter?
Why do you need to be able to write well to be a tv reporter?
What does going live mean?
Do TV reporters read a lot?
Do TV reporters have to work with a lot of different people?
Are computers important to TV reporters?

13 min.

$29.95 K9146		$34.95 K9146DVD

Dolphin/Marine Mammal Trainer

Host Melody Young and Jeff Gardner learn about this exciting profession and meet dolphin trainer Chuck Cureau as they explore the new technologies that are used to train marine mammals.

Subjects Covered Include:

Careers related to dolphin training.
How do dolphins get trained?
What subjects should you take in school to be a dolphin trainer?
Why is math important to be a dolphin trainer?
Are dolphins fish?
Can dolphins drown?
What is husbandry?
Do dolphins actually learn?
Do dolphins communicate with each other?
What are positive reinforcements and how do they relate to everyday life?
What are mammals?
Are computers important to dolphin trainers?
Do you have to be a good swimmer to be a dolphin trainer?

25 min.

$29.95 K9122		$34.95 K9122DVD

Astronomer

Host Jeff Gardner learns about the role of an astronomer and makes discoveries as he looks to the stars.

Subjects Covered Include:

Careers related to an astronomer.
Why do astronomers use telescopes?
How long do you have to go to school to be an astronomer?
Why is math important to be an astronomer?
What is a black hole?
What type of person makes a good astronomer?
What are observatories and
Why are they usually on mountains?
Why is astronomy the oldest science?
Why do astronauts need to know about astronomy?
What is the hubble telescope?
Why should you not look directly at the sun?
Are computers important to astronomers?
Why are astronomers looking through time?

14 min.

$29.95 K9154		$34.95 K9154DVD

Marine Biologist

Host Melody Young meets with marine biologist Andrea Cannon and joins her in her work to save the Kemp-Ridley sea turtle.

Subjects Covered Include:

Careers related to marine biology.
What type of animals do marine biologists work with?
How long do you have to go to school to be a marine biologist?
Why is math important to be a marine biologist?
What is a sea turtle?
What is a coral reef?
Why is saltwater life different than freshwater?
Do you have to go to college to be a marine biologist?
Why do turtles bury their eggs?
Why are sea turtles endangered?
What is a t-e-d?
Are computers important to marine biologists?
Why is it important to protect endangered species?

14 min.

$29.95 K9157		$34.95 K9157DVD

Sports Radio Talk Show Host

Host Melody Young visits a sports radio talk show host and learns about the equipment, training and excitement of the radio station.

Subjects Covered Include:

How does one become a sports radio talk show host?
What type courses should you take to be a sports radio talk show host?
Do you have to be good at sports to be a sports radio talk show host?
What sports do most people like to talk about?
What is am radio and what is fm?
Can girls become a sports radio talk show host?
Do you have to go to college to be a sports radio talk show host?
What do you do when a mistake is made on the radio?
How do you prepare to be a sports radio talk show host?
What type of person makes a good sports radio talk show host?
Are computers important to use if you are a sports radio talk show host?
Why do sports radio talk show hosts have to know about journalism?

13 min.

$29.95 K9163		$34.95 K9163DVD

Business Executive

Host Melody Young talks to Mary Alice Gonzales about her development as an executive and how she became President of a corporation. We discover the many skills learned in school are developed fully on the road to success.

Subjects Covered Include:

What does a company President do?
Is it important to dress nicely to be an executive?
Do executives make mistakes?
What courses do you need to take to become an executive?
Do you need to go to college?
Can an executive know everything about their company?
Do executives need to know a lot about the people that work for them?
Do executives make a lot of money?
How does school & education affect your future?

11 min.

$29.95 K9126		$34.95 K9126DVD

Salesperson

Host Jeff Gardner learns about the special skills needed to be a successful salesperson. He meets with Ray Cole - a master at his trade, who gives Jeff some pointers on the art of sales.

Subjects Covered Include:

Careers related to a salesperson.
Is important to dress nicely to be a salesperson?
What is closing?
Why are sales so important?
What courses do you need to take to become a salesperson?
Do you have to go to college?
What is a cold call?
Why is listening important in sales?
Do salespersons use computers?
Why is it important to tell the truth?

13 min.

$29.95 K9128		$34.95 K9128DVD

Librarian

Host Jeff Gardner learns the important details of being a great librarian or resource specialist. He learns that librarians can introduce their patrons to numerous sources of information.

Subjects Covered Include:

Do librarians only check out books?
Why is a library supposed to be quiet?
Why is a library a public place?
What schooling is necessary to become a librarian?
Why do they give out library cards?
What is the Dewey Decimal system?
What else is at the library besides books?
Why is reading important?
Can you be a librarian, but not work for a library?
Why do librarians do research?
Do librarians need to know a lot about math?
Why is the internet called a library?

12 min.

$29.95 K9129		$34.95 K9129DVD

Teacher

Host Jeff Gardner visits with fifth-grade teacher Tresca Ndu and gains a new appreciation for the art of teaching. He discovers the great dedication and patience required to become a number one teacher.

Subjects Covered Include:

What courses should you take to be a teacher?
Do teachers ever stop learning?
Do teachers take tests?
Why is teaching a vital career?
Is a college degree necessary to be a teacher?
What makes a good teacher?
Do teachers take the summer off?
Why do teachers give homework?
Why is listening important in teaching?
Do teachers make a lot of money?
Why are communication skills important to be a good teacher?

12 min.

$29.95 K9130		$34.95 K9130DVD

Banker

Host Jeff Gardner spends the day with New Accounts Manager Gwen Timmons and gets some invaluable tips on managing checking and savings accounts along with the training and skills required in the banking industry.

Subjects Covered Include:

How does one become a banker?
What does a teller do?
What is a loan officer?
Why is math important to be a banker?
What courses should you take in high school to be a banker?
Do you have to go to college to be a banker?
What do banks do with the money?
What is a savings account?
What are checks?
Do bankers need to know about computers?
Who owns the money in a bank?
How do banks make money?

13 min.

$29.95 K9125		$34.95 K9125DVD

Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer Epi Salazar helps host, Jeff Gardner get a grasp on the technical side of roads, bridges and buildings.

Subjects Covered Include:

How does one become a civil engineer?
What does a civil engineer do?
Does a civil engineer actually build roads?
Why is math important to be a civil engineer?
What is a survey?
Do you have to go to college to be a civil engineer?
Who would make a good civil engineer?
Can girls be civil engineers?
Who do civil engineers work for?
Is it important for civil engineers to know about computers?
What kind of license is needed to be a civil engineer?

13 min.

$29.95 K9150		$34.95 K9150DVD

Park Ranger

Host Melody Young visits with park ranger Jerry Bartel and learns about the care of the animals and vegetation within the park setting.

Subjects Covered Include:

How does one become a park ranger?
What does a park ranger do?
What does a park naturalist do?
Why do park rangers usually live at the park?
Can park rangers carry guns?
Is being a park ranger dangerous?
Do you have to go to college to be a park ranger?
Who would make a good park ranger?
Can girls be park rangers?
] What type of parks do park rangers work at?
What kind of license is needed to be a park ranger?

Why are parks important?

15 min.

$29.95 K9153		$34.95 K9153DVD

Crane Operator

Host Jeff Gardner meets with Mike Crumrine who has been operating large cranes for 30 years. We learn about the differences between old and new cranes, how to inspect them, how they work and the training and skills necessary to become a crane operator.

Subjects Covered Include:

How do you become a crane operator?
What does a crane operator do?
Do crane operators take tests?
How old do you have to be to be a crane operator?
Why is math important to become a crane operator?
What are outriggers?
Who would make a good crane operator?
Can girls be crane operators?
What type of parks do park rangers work at?
What kind of license is needed to be a crane operator?
What school subjects are important to be a crane operator?

14 min.

$29.95 K9167		34.95 K9167DVD

Doctor:
Anesthesiologist

Host Jeff Gardner visits with Dr. Grover and learns about the specialized training, challenges and rewards of the medical profession, as well as the role technology plays in today's medicine.

Subjects Covered Include:

What does an anesthesiologist do?
Are there different kinds of doctors?
What type of school does an anesthesiologist have to go to?
How long do you have to go to school to become an anesthesiologist?
What subjects in school are important to be a doctor?
Do anesthesiologists make a lot of money?
Does an anesthesiologist need to read a lot?
Why is an anesthesiologist needed during surgery?
Is being an anesthesiologist hard work?
How many hours a week do anesthesiologists work?
Why does it take so long for a doctor to get his license?
Do doctors always know everything?

14 min.

$29.95 K9136		$34.95 K9136DVD

Doctor:
Internist

Host Jeff Gardner meets Dr. Judy Shaw-Rice, an internist. Dr. Rice discusses the route that must be followed in order to achieve such a specialized professional goal.
Subjects Covered Include:


What type of doctor is an internist?
How long does it take to become an internist?
What is a medical resident?
What courses are necessary to become an internist?
Do girls make good doctors?
What are some related careers to being a doctor?
Do doctors work a lot of hours?
What other types of doctors are there?
What type of person makes a good doctor?
Why do doctors keep studying?
What is the Hippocratic Oath?

13 min.

$29.95 K9137		$34.95 K9137DVD

Nurse

Host Melody Young goes on a fascinating visit with Nurse Anne Bolan. She discovers the demands and rewards of the nursing profession.

Subjects Covered Include:

What does a nurse do?
How long does it take to become a nurse?
What is a registered nurse?
What courses are necessary to become a nurse?
Do men make good nurses?
Do nurses work for doctors or hospitals?
Do nurses need to know about computers?
Is it important for nurses to study a lot?
Why do nurses need to know math?
What is one of the most important things to a nurse?
Do nurses treat patients?
Who was Florence Nightingale?

13 min.

$29.95 K9139		$34.95 K9139DVD

Private Airplane Pilot

Host Jeff Gardner visits flight instructor Ulrick Laursen who discusses the steps to becoming a private airline pilot and gets an overview of the rigorous training every pilot must undergo. During a training flight, Jeff learns that it is not only the facts and figures knowledge that is required, but also good, solid experience.

Subjects Covered Include:

What does a private airline pilot do?
How long does it take to be a private pilot?
What is an air traffic controller?
What courses are necessary to become a private pilot?
Do girls make good private pilots?
Can you wear glasses and become a private pilot?
How old do you have to be to be a pilot?
What 4 things are important to flying a plane?
Is safety important to fly a plane?
Why do pilots need to know about the weather?
What is a commercial pilot?
What do the instruments in the plane do?

14 min.

$29.95 K9165		$34.95 K9165DVD

Architect

Find out what is takes to become an architect as host Melody Young visits an architectural team.

Subjects Covered Include:

What makes a good architect?
How long does it take to become an architect?
Do architects build the buildings they design?
Who is considered the father of architecture?
What subjects are important in school to prepare to be an architect?
What is a blueprint?
Can computers design buildings?
Why do architects build models?
Do architects need to know a lot about math?
What is the difference between an architect and a designer?
Why do architects need to be licensed?

13 min.

$29.95 K9149		$34.95 K9149DVD

Auto Mechanic

Host Jeff Gardner finds out what kind of training is needed to move from an apprentice to a top-notch auto mechanic. He learns about the challenges faced by auto mechanics, including the use of computers in today's automobiles.

Subjects Covered Include:

What does it take to be an auto mechanic?
What is an apprenticeship?
Why do cars have computers in them?
Is being an auto mechanic hard work?
Do auto mechanics have their own tools?
Is being an auto mechanic dangerous?
Can auto mechanics specialize in certain types of repairs?
What schooling is necessary to be an auto mechanic?
Can girls become auto mechanics?
What is a certified auto mechanic?

12 min.

$29.95 K9166		$34.95 K9166DVD

Rodeo Rider

Join host Jeff Gardner as he enters the rough-and-tumble world of rodeo bull riding with world-champion bull rider Scott Mendes.

Subjects Covered Include:

What does it take to be a rodeo rider?
Why do rodeo riders wear protection?
Can you make a living being a rodeo rider?
How does a rodeo rider practice?
Is being a rodeo rider dangerous?
How long does a rodeo rider have to stay on the animal?
What schooling is necessary to be a rodeo rider?
What does a rodeo clown do?
What does a cowboy do?
How did modern rodeos get started?

15 min.

$29.95 K9164		$34.95 K9164DVD

Truck Driver

Host Jeff Gardner spends his day with truck driver Tim Wells. From inspecting the engine to dealing with traffic, Jeff discovers there is a lot more to driving an 18-wheeler than meets the eye.

Subjects Covered Include:


Truck driving as a career.
What is a long haul truck driver?
Is safety important to be truck driver?
Why do truck drivers have to fill out a log?
Is it boring to be a truck driver?
What is a bill of lading?
What is a blind spot?
What schooling is necessary to become a truck driver?
Can girls become truck drivers?
What requirements are there to become a truck driver?

15 min.

$29.95 K9168		$34.95 K9168DVD

Tailor

Host Jeff Gardner discusses the fine art of becoming a master tailor with Marco Perez.

Subjects Covered Include:

How does one become a tailor?
What is a master tailor?
What is a seamstress?
Why does one apprentice?
What is an alteration?
What are the tools a tailor uses?
What is a pattern?
When was the needle invented?
What fabrics are the best?
Why do tailors need to know math?
Do tailors work a lot?
What is the most important part of a tailors job?

12 min.

$29.95 K9132		$34.95 K9132DVD

Chef

Chef Valerie Rovira shows host Jeff Gardner the teamwork and creativity required to be a chef and discusses the safety issues in the kitchen.

Subjects Covered Include:

How does one become a chef?
What is a sous-chef?
Do chefs need to know about math?
Why do chefs use computers?
Do you have to go to college to be a chef?
Do you need to know French to be a chef?
What does an executive chef do?
Why is safety important to a chef?
What are food stations?
What are exotic meals?
What makes food taste good?
Why do chefs cook with hats on?

14 min.

$29.95 K9133		$34.95 K9133DVD

Zookeeper

Host Melody Young visits with Zookeeper Ric Urban and discovers the education required to care for animals and the role of zoos in preserving endangered species.

Subjects Covered Include:

What does a zookeeper do?
How do you get started as a zookeeper?
Do you have to go to college to be a zookeeper?
What courses are important to be a zookeeper?
Different types of zookeepers.
Where do zoos get their animals?
Is math important to being a zookeeper?
What are endangered animals?
Why is it important to have zoos?
Why is it important to feed animals a proper diet?

13 min.

$29.95 K9124		$34.95 K9124DVD

Horse Trainer

Host Melody Young visits with professional horse trainer Shelia Klein, who discusses the care, training and dedication needed to train champion race horses.

Subjects Covered Include:

Are there different types of horse trainers?
What is the difference between a quarterhorse and a thoroughbred?
Do you have to go to college to be a horse trainer?
Why is knowing math important to be a horse trainer?
Why do horse trainers get up so early?
How fast can horses run?
Are horses smart?
What is a jockey?
What is a furlong?
What does it mean to break a horse?
How long do horses live?
How do you measure a horse's height?

13 min.

$29.95 K9123		$34.95 K9123DVD

Newspaper Editor

Host Jeff Gardner puts a newspaper editor's hat to get the story to press with editor Michica Guillory.

Subjects Covered Include:

Who is in charge of putting together a newspaper?
What does an editor do?
What is the difference between an editor and a publisher?
Do you have to go to college to be a newspaper editor?
Where do newspapers get their stories?
What does a reporter do?
What is an editorial?
What does kill a story mean?
What does it mean to put a newspaper to bed?
What careers are available at a newspaper?
What is the most widely read newspaper in the country?

13 min.

$29.95 K9144		$34.95 K9144DVD

Disc Jockey

Host Jeff Gardner learns how the exciting world of a disc jockey can be fun but also stressful.

Subjects Covered Include:


Why is a person that plays music on the radio called a disc jockey?
What does a disc jockey do?
What is the difference between disc jockey and a radio talk show host?
Do you have to go to college to be a disc jockey?
What would help a person become a disc jockey?
What kind of person would make a good disc jockey?
What is a live show?
What academic subjects should you study in school?
Is good grammar important to be a disc jockey?
Are computers important to disc jockeys?
How do radio stations pay for their operations?

16 min.

$29.95 K9143		$34.95 K9143DVD

Dentist

Host Melody Young gets a check-up with a modern-day dentist who performs magic.

Subjects Covered Include:

How long do you have to go to school to be a dentist?
What makes a good dentist?
What does a dental hygienist do?
Is a dentist a doctor?
What is a cavity?
What is a filling?
How are cavities formed?
Do dentists make false teeth?
What courses in school will prepare you for becoming a dentist?
What other careers are related to dentistry?
Can girls become dentists?

13 min.

$29.95 K9135		$34.95 K9135DVD

Dog Trainer

Join host Melody Young as she visits service dog trainer Angie Sumpter who demonstrates how she trains dogs that help the hearing impaired.

Subjects Covered Include:

What is a service dog?
What type of dog makes a good service dog?
How does one become a service dog trainer?
What does a hearing dog do?
How long does it take to train a dog?
What is positive reinforcement?
What courses does a service dog trainer take?
What is a Seeing Eye dog?
What is a canine?
Are computers important to training a dog?
What tools do you use to train dogs for service?
Who uses service dogs?
What is a rescue dog?

13 min.

$29.95 K9121		$34.95 K9121DVD

Animal Trainer

Hosts Jeff Gardner and Melody Young team up to explore the occupation of one of the most famous animal trainers in the world - Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus's own Mark Gebel. They watch as Mark works with ferocious tigers and crafty elephants.
Subjects Covered Include:

What is the most important thing to do to train wild animals?
What is it like to work for a circus?
How does one become an animal trainer?
Are elephants smart?
Do elephants remember a lot?
What is positive reinforcement?
What type of person makes a good animal trainer?
Is being an animal trainer dangerous?
Do circus performers travel a lot?
How does one get an education while working with a circus?
What tools do you use to train animals?
What happens to animals after they are too old to perform at the circus?

24 min.

$29.95 K9120		$34.95 K9120DVD

Runway Model

Hosts Jeff Gardner and Melody Young take a look at one of the most demanding and fun occupations when the visit a runway model.
Subjects Covered Include:

How do you become a runway model?
Do you have to be pretty to be a runway model?
Can boys be runway models?
What is a go-see?
What is a call back?
What is a portfolio?
What is a modeling agency?
Is being a runway model hard work?
What other types of models are there?
What type of education does a runway model need?
Do runway models need to know about clothes?

13 min.

$29.95 K9131		$34.95 K9131DVD

Herpetologist

Herpetologist Charlie Mann helps host Melody Young understand the world of snakes and get over her fear of the slimy creatures.
Subjects Covered Include:

What is a herpetologist.
Are all snakes poisonous?
What is the difference between poison and venom?
What is anti-venom?
What is the most dangerous snake in the world?
Why do does a cobra spit?
How do you tell the difference between venomous and non-venomous snakes?
What is an amphibian?
Can snakes swim?
What do snakes eat?
Can snakes make a good pet?

13 min.

$29.95 K9156		$34.95 K9156DVD

Shrimp Boat Captain

Learn the ins and outs of harvesting shrimp and the challenges of navigating a shrimp boat.
Subjects Covered Include:


How to get started becoming a shrimp or commercial fishing boat captain.

Why math is important to a shrimp boat captain.
How and Why radar is used on a boat?
What courses should you take to be a shrimp boat captain?
What is the Global Positioning System?
Where do shrimp come from?
Why is a captain always listening to weather reports?
What is automatic pilot?
Can shrimp boat captains make a lot of money?
What is a turtle exclusion device and
Why are they used?
What are crustaceans?
Why are shrimp packed in ice?

13 min.

$29.95 K9134		$34.95 K9134DVD

Medical Technician

Host Melody Young visits a cardiac technician and learns about the career opportunities in medicine besides becoming a doctor or a nurse.
Subjects Covered Include:

What education is necessary to become a medical technician?
What courses are important?
What is an ultrasound?
Why do they use an ultrasound to see inside a person's body?
Do ultrasound machines hurt?
What is a heart monitor?
Why do doctors use heart monitors on their patients?
Is science important to becoming a medical technician?
Where do medical technicians work?
What is anatomy?
How many chambers does a human heart have?
What is an echocardiagram?

12 min.

$29.95 K9138		$34.95 K9138DVD

Physical Therapist

Host Jeff Gardner visits with therapist Lien Phan and learns how the desire to help people and the demands of the occupation shape the profession.
Subjects Covered Include:

What does a physical therapist do?
Why is physical therapy important?
What education do you need to become a physical therapist?
Why do they use an ultrasound to see inside a person's body?
Do you have to be strong to be a physical therapist?
Where do physical therapists work?
Why do doctors prescribe physical therapy for their patients?
Is science important to becoming a physical therapist?
What type of person makes a good physical therapist?
What type of license does a physical therapist need?
How does a physical therapist design a program for their patients.

14 min.

$29.95 K9140		$34.95 K9140DVD

Photographer

Host Jeff Gardner visits commercial photographer Ken Evett and learns about the many skills necessary for success as a photographer.
Subjects Covered Include:

What does a photographer do?
What is the difference between a photograph and a picture?
What education do you need to become a photographer?
What type of equipment does a professional photographer use?
Why is lighting important to become a good photographer?
Why is communication important to being a good photographer?
What is composition?
Do photographers have to go to college?
What is a fashion photographer?
What is a medium format camera?

13 min.

$29.95 K9145		$34.95 K9145DVD

Mineralogist

Host Melody Young visits mineralogist Joel Bartsch to discover the real value of minerals and gems.
Subjects Covered Include:

What does a mineralogist do?
Are all minerals valuable?
What is the difference between a mineral and a rock?
What is the most precious mineral?
Why do they use minerals in toothpaste?
Why are some minerals so colorful?
What is fools gold?
What is a gemstone?
What makes a mineral valuable?
What is a carat?

13 min.

$29.95 K9158		$34.95 K9158DVD

Sports Agent

Host Melody Young learns what it's like to market and work out the contracts for the world's top professional athletes.
Subjects Covered Include:

What does a sports agent do?
What is a contract?
Do you have to have a license to be a sports agent?
Do you have to go to college to be a sports agent?
What is a negotiation?
Why do you negotiate?
What is an endorsement?
What are the key aspects to being a sports agent?
Why do athletes hire agents?
Are all agents lawyers?

13 min.

$29.95 K9162		$34.95 K9162DVD

Mayor

Host Melody Young talks with Mayor Lee Brown and gets some inside information on the complex job of managing the fourth largest city in North America.
Subjects Covered Include:

What is a Mayors job?
How does one become Mayor?
What is an election?
What is a term of office?
What is the most important aspect in being a Mayor?
What is a City Council?
What is public service?
What is an endorsement?
Do you have to go to college to be a Mayor?
Does a Mayor work on weekends?
Are all Mayors elected?
Does a Mayor have to read a lot?

10 min.

$29.95 K9152		$34.95 K9152DVD

Hockey Player

Host Jeff Gardner visits professional hockey player Gord Kruppke and learns that there is a lot more to being a professional hockey player than just playing the game on ice.
Subjects Covered Include:

What makes a good hockey player?
Why do hockey players have their teeth removed?
What is Cardio Conditioning?
How long is a hockey game?
How does one prepare to become a hockey player?
What is a puck?
What is a blue line?
What are pucks made from?
Do you have to go to college to be a hockey player?
Do hockey players take the summer off?
Why do hockey players go to the weight room?
Do hockey players practice a lot?

15 min.

$29.95 K9161		$34.95 K9161DVD

Aerobics Instructor

Learn one of the most demanding and fun occupations as they visit an aerobics instructor.
Subjects Covered Include:

What makes a good aerobics instructor?
What does aerobic mean?
What is conditioning?
Why does an aerobics instructor use music?
What education is necessary to be an aerobics instructor?
Why is good nutrition important?
Why do aerobics instructors use a computer?
Why is dance similar to aerobics?
Why do you have to stay focused to be an aerobics instructor?
Can men be aerobics instructors?
Where do aerobics instructors learn the aerobics moves?
What is physical fitness?

13 min.

$29.95 K9160		$34.95 K9160DVD

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Host Melody Young joins a team of professional make-up effect artists as they prepare actors for a chilling haunted house!
Subjects Covered Include:

What makes a good Special Effects makeup artist?
What is Latex?
What is a mold?
What type of work is available to makeup artists?
What education is necessary to be a Special Effects makeup artist?
What is a life mask?
Why is it important for special effect makeup to be realistic?
What is an internship?
What materials are important to know about?
Where does a makeup artist get their supplies?
What are robotics?

15 min.

$29.95 K9147		$34.95 K9147DVD