At risk

Describes the job of being a stunt performer, examining the history, techniques, and tools of the occupation.

Describes how the Drug Enforcement Agency operates to control drug trafficking and how DEA agents work with customs officials, the Coast Guard, and undercover police to catch drug smugglers, sellers, and dealers.

Describes the important and often dangerous job of high-rise construction workers. Also includes a history of high-rise building.

Describes the training and job of a test pilot and discusses the risks involved in this kind of occupation.

Introduces the often dangerous and risky job of helicopter pilots, including police, test, emergency medical, and firefighter pilots.

Examines the history, techniques, equipment, and dangers of underwater occupations, including salvage divers, lockmen divers, and diving scientists.

Introduces the often dangerous jobs of smokejumping and fighting forest fires.

Describes the jobs of jockeys, whale trainers, zookeepers, veterinarians, and other people who handle and train animals and discusses the risks involved in these occupations.

Surveys the triumphs and tragedies of the space program, from Projects Mercury and Gemini to the space shuttle, and describes the risks, accomplishments, training, and safety precautions connected with being an astronaut.

Describes the important and often hazardous job of offshore oil rig workers.