In 1895, twelve-year-old Stan decides to find his long-lost father in the logging camps of Michigan, documenting in his scrapbook his travels and encounters with troublesome relatives, his mother's suitors, lumberjacks, and more.
Readers will learn the history of papermaking and the many ways paper is used in our society. The recycling process is explained, and readers are guided toward activities to get their school or community involved in making a difference.
"This book touches on topics including the importance of agriculture, farm runoff, responsible harvesting, and reforestation, as well as how these events affect Earth's landscape"--Amazon.
From the deepest underground mines to vast northwest forests, North America is still a land of opportunity when it comes to jobs in resource extraction. Miners and loggers are the hands-on workers in two industries that provide us with raw materials for products and many household and daily necessities. This book highlights these physically demanding but potentially lucrative occupations, and gives young readers detailed guidance on how to break into them. It also provides tips on safety and health, advancement, and many other aspects of these vital economic sectors.
Orphaned in 1929 Lizzie, twelve, is sent to a Vancouver logging camp where the camp boss, a scoundrel, gives her a perilous job while seeking ransom from her absent uncle.
