America at work

Compare Series: 
americaatwork

Mining

Introduces readers to the people, machines, work and environmental concerns involved in mining, visiting an underground mineral mine and steel mill, a surface coal mine, and an oil well and refinery.
Cover image of Mining

Forestry

Teaches readers about the people, machines, work, and environmental concerns involved in forestry through the story of Cameron, a young boy who accompanies his Uncle Erik, a forester, on a day in the forest.
Cover image of Forestry

Forestry

1998
Teaches readers about the people, machines, work, and environmental concerns involved in forestry through the story of Cameron, a young boy who accompanies his Uncle Erik, a forester, on a day in the forest.

Farming

1998
Discusses various kinds of farming, including livestock farming.

Fishing

1999
Jessie's grandfather teaches her some important lessons about the fishing industry, including what types of boats are used, how the fish are caught, why fish need to be grown in fish farms, and other related topics.

Mining

1999
Introduces readers to the people, machines, work and environmental concerns involved in mining, visiting an underground mineral mine and steel mill, a surface coal mine, and an oil well and refinery.
Subscribe to RSS - America at work