"Describes in detail several of history's most dangerous jobs"--Provided by publisher.

"Engaging images accompany information about ski patrollers. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

"Engaging images accompany information about deep sea fishermen. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"Engaging images accompany information about smoke jumpers. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

Former border agent Dalton Kirk thought his life was over -- literally -- when a gang of smugglers left him for dead. Defying all odds, he survives his ordeal and returns to his Wyoming ranch ready to dedicate his future to a more peaceful home on the range. Until lovely Merissa Baker knocks on his door. Merissa is well aware of her reputation as the local eccentric -- she knows things before they happen -- and she's had a vision that Dalton is in...

Through bright images, charts and graphs, and Spanish-translated informational text, this book provides readers with enlightening facts about what it takes to work in this exciting and unique profession. Featuring a glossary of terms, an index, a list of helpful websites, and an interview with a real-life deep sea fisher, this text will engage children from cover to cover!

Two episodes of the series where Mike Rowe explores different jobs across the United States.

"Describes deadly jobs and what makes them dangerous"--Publisher.

Explores various unpleasant jobs, including crime-scene cleaning, pig farming, snake milking, and more.