Arctic Trucker

Arctic Trucker
Author: Joseph Alan Gustaitis
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2011
Genre: Truck drivers
ISBN: 9781608701698

Some people do their jobs in Arctic blizzards or fierce storms on the high seas. For some people, crawling through dark caves, climbing into sewers, searching through animal droppings, or even driving a car off a cliff is all in a day's work. Who does jobs like these, why do they do them, and how do they stay safe doing them? You'll find out in Dirty and Dangerous Jobs. Arctic truckers take on the most extreme truck driving in the world. They brave frigid temperatures and snowstorms on dark, lonely roads. At times, they must drive their heavy trucks over frozen lakes-and can hear the ice cracking underneath their wheels. The men and women who choose this job know it is risky, but they love the challenge. Book jacket.

Oil Rig Worker

Oil Rig Worker
Author: William David Thomas
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2011-01-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1608702987

Describes why so many people choose to work in occupations that put their lives on the line.

Deep Sea Fishing

Deep Sea Fishing
Author: William David Thomas
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2011-01-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1608702960

Describes why so many people choose to work in occupations that put their lives on the line.

Oil Spill Cleaner

Oil Spill Cleaner
Author: Tracey E. Dils
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2011
Genre: Oil spills
ISBN: 9781608701742

Some people do their jobs in Arctic blizzards or fierce storms on the high seas. For some people, crawling through dark caves, climbing into sewers, searching through animal droppings, or even driving a car off a cliff is all in a day's work. Who does jobs like these, why do they do them, and how do they stay safe doing them? You'll find out in Dirty and Dangerous Jobs. When a major accident happens and oil is spilling out onto land or water, oil spill cleaners are the people who come to the rescue. What they do is sticky, stinky, dirty, and dangerous work. But it is critically important to save the lives of animals-and sometimes people-and protecting the environment. Book jacket.

Parasite Collector

Parasite Collector
Author: Jessica Cohn
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2011-01-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1608703002

Describes why so many people choose to work in occupations that put their lives on the line.

Pit Crew Worker

Pit Crew Worker
Author: Geoffrey M. Horn
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2011-01-30
Genre: Automobile, Racing
ISBN: 9781608701773

Some people do their jobs in Arctic blizzards or fierce storms on the high seas. For some people, crawling through dark caves, climbing into sewers, searching through animal droppings, or even driving a car off a cliff is all in a day's work. Who does jobs like these, why do they do them, and how do they stay safe doing them? You'll find out in Dirty and Dangerous Jobs. The men and women who drive race cars get a lot of attention. But behind the scenes, all of these people have a pit crew that helps them win races. Pit crew workers must change tires, add fuel, and make repairs at lightning speed during every race. It's greasy, smelly, often dangerous work-and they wouldn't have it any other way. Book jacket.

Sewer Inspector

Sewer Inspector
Author: Geoffrey M. Horn
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2011
Genre: Sanitary engineers
ISBN: 9781608701780

Some people do their jobs in Arctic blizzards or fierce storms on the high seas. For some people, crawling through dark caves, climbing into sewers, searching through animal droppings, or even driving a car off a cliff is all in a day's work. Who does jobs like these, why do they do them, and how do they stay safe doing them? You'll find out in Dirty and Dangerous Jobs. Sewer inspectors take on a job that most people don't even want to think about. They travel through tunnels that contain waste and foul-smelling gases. They must be careful to avoid rats. But these men and women are important to their communities. Sewer inspectors keep our water clean and help stop pollution. Find out more about the people who do this important-but very dirty-job. Book jacket.

Storm Chaser

Storm Chaser
Author: Joseph Alan Gustaitis
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2011-01-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1608703045

Describes why so many people choose to work in occupations that put their lives on the line.

Movie Stunt Worker

Movie Stunt Worker
Author: William David Thomas
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2011-01-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1608702979

Describes why so many people choose to work in occupations that put their lives on the line.

Pest Control Worker

Pest Control Worker
Author: Jessica Cohn
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2011
Genre: Hazardous occupations
ISBN: 9781608701766

Some people do their jobs in Arctic blizzards or fierce storms on the high seas. For some people, crawling through dark caves, climbing into sewers, searching through animal droppings, or even driving a car off a cliff is all in a day's work. Who does jobs like these, why do they do them, and how do they stay safe doing them? You'll find out in Dirty and Dangerous Jobs. The men and women who drive race cars get a lot of attention. But behind the scenes, all of these people have a pit crew that helps them win races. Pit crew workers must change tires, add fuel, and make repairs at lightning speed during every race. It's greasy, smelly, often dangerous work-and they wouldn't have it any other way. Book jacket.