This title presents an exciting look at the fascinating world of cartoon animation. ""Virtual Apprentice: Cartoon Animator"" introduces young 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; and, Animator for a Day.