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Books in Dangerous Jobs series

  • Coal Miner

    Nick Gordon

    Library Binding (Torque, Jan. 1, 2013)
    "Engaging images accompany information about coal miners. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
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  • Special Forces Operator

    Chris Bowman

    Hardcover (Torque, Aug. 1, 2014)
    "Engaging images accompany information about Special Forces operators. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
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  • Oil Field Worker

    Chris Bowman

    Hardcover (Torque, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Oil field workers don't know the meaning of "weekend." These laborers often operate heavy equipment, do heavy lifting, and repair machinery 12 hours a day for weeks at a time before having days off. Reluctant readers won't tire of learning about the perils of oil fields in this fast-paced title.
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  • Firefighter

    Chris Bowman

    Hardcover (Torque, Aug. 1, 2014)
    "Engaging images accompany information about firefighters. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
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  • Dangerous Jobs Deep-Sea Fishing

    Erin Palmer

    Hardcover (Escape, Aug. 11, 2019)
    Deep-sea fishing is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. From sinking ships to being thrown overboard, readers in grades 4-8 will learn how deep-sea fishers put their lives on the line every day they go to work.This high interest, low reading level series gives readers an exciting photo- and fact-filled look at some of the most dangerous jobs on the planet. Each book features stand-alone spreads, so readers can flip pages and read in any order. Glossary words are defined on the page where they appear, boosting reader comprehension
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  • Dangerous Jobs Power Workers

    Ray Reyes

    Paperback (Escape, Aug. 11, 2019)
    Electric shock and explosions are just some of the daily dangers power workers face on the job. In this book, readers in grades 4-8 will meet the people who risk their lives to bring electricity to homes and businesses around the world. This high interest, low reading level series gives readers an exciting photo- and fact-filled look at some of the most dangerous jobs on the planet. Each book features stand-alone spreads, so readers can flip pages and read in any order. Glossary words are defined on the page where they appear, boosting reader comprehension
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  • Dangerous Jobs Smokejumpers

    Brittany Canasi

    Hardcover (Escape, Aug. 11, 2019)
    Smokejumpers are highly-trained, specialized firefighters who leap into danger. While other firefighters battle large-scale wildfires, smokejumpers are deployed to snuff out remote fires before they become a threat. In this book, readers in grades 4-8 will dive into how smokejumpers are trained, what goes into a jump, and how they fight fires once they get there.This high interest, low reading level series gives readers an exciting photo- and fact-filled look at some of the most dangerous jobs on the planet. Each book features stand-alone spreads, so readers can flip pages and read in any order. Glossary words are defined on the page where they appear, boosting reader comprehension.
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  • Dangerous Jobs Smokejumpers

    Brittany Canasi

    Paperback (Escape, Aug. 11, 2019)
    Smokejumpers are highly-trained, specialized firefighters who leap into danger. While other firefighters battle large-scale wildfires, smokejumpers are deployed to snuff out remote fires before they become a threat. In this book, readers in grades 4-8 will dive into how smokejumpers are trained, what goes into a jump, and how they fight fires once they get there.This high interest, low reading level series gives readers an exciting photo- and fact-filled look at some of the most dangerous jobs on the planet. Each book features stand-alone spreads, so readers can flip pages and read in any order. Glossary words are defined on the page where they appear, boosting reader comprehension.
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  • Dangerous Jobs Mountain Guides

    Erin Palmer

    Paperback (Escape, Aug. 11, 2019)
    For most people, climbing the largest mountains in the world is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. For mountain guides, itโ€™s just another day at work! In this book, readers in grades 4-8 will meet the people who risk their lives to help others have adventures on the highest peaks.This high interest, low reading level series gives readers an exciting photo- and fact-filled look at some of the most dangerous jobs on the planet. Each book features stand-alone spreads, so readers can flip pages and read in any order. Glossary words are defined on the page where they appear, boosting reader comprehension
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  • Police in Action

    Lissette Gonzalez

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Sept. 30, 2007)
    Describes the responsibilities of police and discusses the dangers that they face.
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  • Dangerous Jobs Power Workers

    Ray Reyes

    Hardcover (Escape, Aug. 11, 2019)
    Electric shock and explosions are just some of the daily dangers power workers face on the job. In this book, readers in grades 4-8 will meet the people who risk their lives to bring electricity to homes and businesses around the world. This high interest, low reading level series gives readers an exciting photo- and fact-filled look at some of the most dangerous jobs on the planet. Each book features stand-alone spreads, so readers can flip pages and read in any order. Glossary words are defined on the page where they appear, boosting reader comprehension
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  • Dangerous Jobs Mountain Guides

    Erin Palmer

    Hardcover (Escape, Aug. 11, 2019)
    For most people, climbing the largest mountains in the world is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. For mountain guides, itโ€™s just another day at work! In this book, readers in grades 4-8 will meet the people who risk their lives to help others have adventures on the highest peaks.This high interest, low reading level series gives readers an exciting photo- and fact-filled look at some of the most dangerous jobs on the planet. Each book features stand-alone spreads, so readers can flip pages and read in any order. Glossary words are defined on the page where they appear, boosting reader comprehension
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