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Description
A friendly and fascinating book about how to work with animals, for children from 6+, written by vet and CBeebies presenter Dr. Jess French. Do you have what it takes to become a vet, a horse trainer, or to work at a nature reserve? Find out all about the incredible animal jobs you could do, from training to becoming an animal behaviorist or a wildlife rehabilitator to working at a zoo or even becoming a bug wrangler! This fully illustrated book will inspire any child with an interest in animals.
How to Be a Vet is the first in the How to Be a... series, authored exclusively by women, which explores a wide range of careers for young readers to aspire to.
Publication date
May 07, 2024
Genre
Non-fiction
Page Count
32
ISBN-13
9798887770666
Publisher
Nosy Crow
Series
How to Be A...
BISAC categories
JNF003220 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Animal Welfare JNF011000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Careers JNF051120 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology | How Things Work/Are Made
Library of Congress categories
Veterinarians Veterinary medicine Vocational guidance
School Library Journal
Gr 1-5--This short volume covers a history of the veterinary profession, different types of vets and what they do, schooling requirements, and many non-veterinary animal jobs. Opening with a table of contents that makes it easy to browse topics based on interest, the book is not overly text-heavy, allowing readers space to take in information with ease. French's writing is direct and accessible with short paragraphs on each page and bold font to highlight important points. Similarly, Linero's illustrations are clear and inviting while supporting deeper understanding. "Did you know" speech bubbles share interesting related facts that are fun and attention-grabbing. The diversity of the profession is stated in the text and amplified through illustrations that include people of different racial backgrounds and abilities. It's notable that the text validates the range of personal and professional care work that exists for people with an interest in animals, ranging from caring for a pet at home to the work of a vet who cares for rare animals from around the world. When talking about how to become a vet, the author notes that professional training is essential, but that "you must be patient, kind, and interested in solving problems." The back matter encourages connecting with local animal nonprofits and rescue organizations and shares website information of established organizations for young readers. VERDICT A solid and browsable introduction to the veterinary profession that will pique the interest of young animal lovers.--Sarah Pousty
Copyright 2024 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
Dr Jess French is a qualified veterinarian, and is the presenter for the children's TV series "Minibeast Adventure with Jess" on CBeebies. Having spent much of her childhood surrounded by nature, Jess has an intense passion for the local and global environment, and for protecting the world we live in. She has travelled extensively and led challenges to raise money for children's charities, as well as volunteering in conservation projects with endangered animals. Jess has published a number of children's books covering a wide variety of natural history topics. This is her first book with DK.
