Virtual Apprentice: Cartoon Animator introduces readers to the exciting and colorful world of animation. Ideal for anyone who has ever dreamed of animating cartoons, this accessible new career book provides a behind-the-scenes look at a job in this field, featuring profiles of working professionals, A Day in the Life activity list that details a typical day on the job, and Reality Check sidebars to help readers decide if this is the job for them. This engaging career guide is loaded with full-color and black-and-white photographs and other helpful features. Chapters include:

• The Dawn of Animation
• Animator at Work
• Animation Tech and Trends
• Serious Training for a Funny Business
• Filling in the Background
• Kids Ask, Animators Answer
• Animator for a Day.