hazardous occupations

"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.

This book describes deadly jobs, such as truck drivers, farmers, small plane pilots, electrical power line workers, construction workers, military troops, police officers, miners, firefighters, iron workers, forest loggers, and offshore fishermen, and explains what makes these jobs dangerous.

Presents information about unsanitary and dangerous jobs that need to be done to keep people healthy and safe. Includes color illustrations and photos, a glossary, an index, and sources for additional information.

Describes the work of hazmat technicians, who are trained in identifying hazardous materials, evaluating their risks, and determining how to clean them up.

Provides a brief description of twenty-four dangerous professions, their hazardous characteristics, and safety precautions.

This book describes some of history's dangerous jobs, such as pyramid builder, Roman food tester, European royalty, waste picker, Panama Canal construction worker, coal miner, and Nevada test site workers.

Describes daredevils and the activities they enjoy including deep sea diving, rock climbing, bunge jumping, and others.

Briefly points out some of the risks faced by different kinds of pilots.

Photographs and illustrations describe ten of the most extreme jobs including lion tamer, forensic psychologist, war correspondent, and astronaut.

Describes the work of a swat team, swat history, what the team does, weapons and equipment, training, and strategy and tactics, and includes an interview with a swat officer.