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Chapters include: - Get Ready for Action - Game Designer on the Job - The High-Speed Evolution of Electronic Games - Game Designer in Training - The Players Who Bring Games to Life - Kids Ask, Game Designers Answer - Virtual Apprentice: Game Designer for a Day. Each accessible book includes: - A behind-the-scenes look at the featured industry - Profiles of working professionals that offer an inside peek at what they do - Reality Check sidebars to help readers decide if this is the job for them - Find Out More and Check It Out sidebars for further research - A Day in the Life activity list that details a typical day on the job - Q&As between real-life kids and pros - A Count Me In journal feature for readers to track their activities. With a lively tone, dynamic look, and plenty of full-color and black-and-white photographs, the Virtual Apprentice books are the perfect starting point for young adults beginning their career exploration.