I Want to Be a Scientist

Forget Lab Coats and Beakers! Discover 18 Super Cool Science Jobs You Never Even Knew Existed!

Think science is all dusty, old textbooks and super complicated formulas? Think again! I Want to be a Scientist throws open the doors to a world of seriously cool science careers you won't believe are real. Ever dreamed of digging up dinosaur bones? Maybe diving deep to study colorful fish? Or even exploring the secret science of music? Buckle up as we journey through 18 mind-blowing scientific fields, meeting the amazing people who make it their job to study everything from squishy moss to ancient fossils. Discover the surprising tools they use and get ready to say "Wow, I could do that!" At the end, test your newfound knowledge with a fun quiz that will spark even more scientific curiosity. Get ready to see science in a whole new, incredibly exciting light!

• Unlock a World of Amazing Careers: Inspire future innovators by showcasing 18 fascinating and accessible science professions from Paleontology, Archaeology, Entomology, Ornithology, Musicology, Geology, and Dendrology to Bryology, Ichtyology, Bromatology, Herpetology, and so much more!


• Makes Science Seriously Fun: Shatters the "boring science" myth with engaging examples and a playful approach to learning about different scientific fields.


• Easy to Understand for Young Readers: Complex scientific concepts are presented in a clear, simple, and exciting way that kids can easily grasp and enjoy.


• Sparks Curiosity and Imagination: Encourages children to think broadly about science and imagine themselves in these exciting and unique roles.


• Covers a Diverse Range of STEM Fields: From paleontology to musicology, explore a wide spectrum of scientific disciplines.


• Bonus Quiz: Reinforces learning and encourages further exploration with a short, engaging quiz at the end of the book.


• Perfect for Inspiring Future Scientists: Plant the seeds of scientific passion and show kids that a career in science can be creative, adventurous, and truly amazing.
• Award-Winning Title: A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

For over 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a thirst for knowledge in young minds. We deliver the highest quality children's books from novelty, picture, pop-up, and how-to books, to non-fiction, and fairy tale books.

Jan Smolík is an illustrator and comics writer living in Brno. He graduated with a degree in Art Education from Charles University in Prague in 1991. He is the illustrator of Klára Smolíková's book series The Hussites, Crafts, How to Build a City, and The House of John Hus, and he wrote the comic books Loot the Bear and His Friends, At Brada Castle, and Victoria and Her Adventures in Space, the latter of which was awarded the 2015 Golden Ribbon for Best Comics for Children and Young Adults. His comic book Inspector Hopkins Steps In, an interactive detective story, was shortlisted for the Muriel Prize for Best Comics for Children. In addition to his illustration and comics, his original work appears regularly in children's magazines. When he grows up, he would like to be a biplane pilot.