forest rangers

"After a field trip to the Gir Forest, the girl learns all about the rare Asiatic lions of India, and from that day on, she dreams of taking care of them when she grows up. But not everyone thinks a girl has a right to such a dream, and so she stifles what she wishes for most, a roar growing inside her. That is, until the day she comes face to face with a lion.This empowering and exciting picture book is inspired by the story of Rasila Vadher, who grew up to become the first woman guardian and real-life Lion Queen at India's Gir Forest, the very place she first fell in love with lions"--Provided by publisher.

"An introduction to the Asiatic lion and the 'lion queens,' or female forest rangers, of the Gir wildlife sanctuary in Gujarat, India"--Provided by publisher.

Eighteen-year-old Phil finds his summer job as fire lookout boring and uneventful until an electrical storm sets off a forest fire and changes his mind about the future.

Follows a forest ranger through his work day which may include a little paperwork, a check of lakeshore areas for erosion, or relocation of forest animals.

Describes the duties and training of a forest ranger.

Relates how the American forest came to be "watched over" and how the idea of conservation was born.

Outlines the various jobs performed by forest rangers, including firefighting, inspecting trees for disease and insect damage, and keeping track of animals and the water supply.