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SJPL Picks: College Day 2022: Nonfiction

Checkout nonfiction books to get middle and high school students excited about college and careers. Titles arranged first by print then eBook only.

San José Public Library

21 items

  • What Can I Do When I Grow Up?

    a Young Person's Guide to Careers, Money - and the Future

    Unsure of what to do with your future? Check out this book on careers, money and everything else for middle grade readers. In Print.
    BookLondon : The School of Life Press, 2019. — J 331.702 What
  • Need some examples of fun and exciting careers to prepare for? This book has lots of cool ideas that you may have never thought of before. For middle grade readers. In Print.
    BookWashington, D.C. : National Geographic Kids, [2017] — J 331.702 Gerry
  • Looking for a career off the beaten path? Check out these little know occupations. For middle grade readers. In Print.
    BookSomerville, Massachusetts : Nosy Crow, an imprint of Candlewick Press, 2020. — J 331.702 Labarre
  • Careers

    the Graphic Guide to Finding the Perfect Job for You

    Need to figure out what to do to get into the career you want? Need to see which path works best for a few careers you're interested in? Check out this read for more details. For high school readers. In Print & eBook.
    BookNew York, N.Y. : DK Publishing ; Penguin Random House, 2019. — YA 331.7023 Careers
  • What's the "right" Career?

    Useful, Real-life Advice for High School & College Students From 50+ Professionals

    Berkery, Tad,
    Wanna hear about careers from those who already work in them? Get advice here. For high school readers. In Print.
    Book[Oakton] : Vicara Books, [2021] — 331.702 Berkery
  • Teens' Guide to College & Career Planning

    Your High School Roadmap to College and Career Success

    Muchnick, Justin Ross,
    Have absolutely no clue what path after high school is right for you? This book will ask you the questions and guide you through answering those questions about what you should focus on post-high school. Written for high school students.…
    BookDenver, CO : Peterson's, [2022] — 370.113 Muchnick
  • Need to break into the work force before graduating? Find out how to do it as a teenager. For high school readers. In Print & eBook from Ebsco.
    BookSan Diego, CA : ReferencePoint Press, [2020] — YA 650.14 CurrieMc
  • Enjoy working with the elderly? Find out about careers in senior care and assistance. For high school readers. eBook from Ebsco.
    eBookBroomall, Pennsylvania : Mason Crest, [2020]
  • Looking to be an advocate for victims of crime or other traumatic events? You can learn about different organizations that help victims and how you can trained to help. For high school readers. eBook from Ebsco.
    eBookBroomall, Pennsylvania : Mason Crest, [2020]
  • Want to make a difference for those who struggle with addiction? Learn about careers and training to do just that. For high school readers. eBook from Ebsco.
    eBookBroomall, Pennsylvania : Mason Crest, [2020]
  • Love working with children? Find out about careers and the path to get to them with this book. For high school readers. eBook from Ebsco.
    eBookBroomall, Pennsylvania : Mason Crest, [2020]
  • Poverty and homelessness can look different for everyone. Help those in need by learning about different career paths. For high school readers. eBook from Ebsco.
    eBookBroomall, Pennsylvania : Mason Crest, [2020]
  • Do you have a passion for helping those with disabilities? Check out these careers and training paths. For high school readers. eBook from Ebsco.
    eBookBroomall, Pennsylvania : Mason Crest, [2020]
  • Interested in designing the next Amazon, eBay, or Etsy website? Check out this book on e-Commerce. For high school readers. eBook from Ebsco.
    eBookSan Diego, CA : ReferencePoint Press, 2020.
  • Careers for those who like fidget spinners. From makeup artists to plumbers, learn about careers that require you to use your hands. For high school readers. eBook from Ebsco.
    eBookSan Diego, CA : ReferencePoint Press, Inc., [2020]
  • Do you like to ex·trap·o·late? These careers will be right up your alley. For high school readers. eBook from Ebsco.
    eBookSan Diego, CA : ReferencePoint Press, Inc., 2020.
  • Calling all problem solvers. The solution to your career path may be here. For high school readers. eBook from Ebsco.
    eBookSan Diego, CA : ReferencePoint Press, 2020.
  • Like the great outdoors? Find a career to get you outside. For high school readers. eBook from Ebsco.
    eBookSan Diego, CA : ReferencePoint Press, Inc., [2018]
  • If video games are your passion, get paid for it. For high school readers. eBook from Ebsco.
    eBookSan Diego, CA : ReferencePoint Press, Inc., [2018]
  • From tiny hamsters to giant bison, animals need care. For high school readers. eBook from Ebsco.
    eBookSan Diego, CA : ReferencePoint Press, Inc., [2018]