Hands-On Jobs

Becoming a fisherman or fisherwoman isn't as easy as standing on a dock with a fishing pole, although that's a good place to start. Fishermen and fisherwomen have chosen an exciting and dangerous career path. Readers become immersed in the world of fishing as they learn incredible facts about this career and see full-color photographs of fishermen and fisherwomen in action. A helpful graphic organizer and fact boxes provide additional information about this career. What skills do you need to develop to become a fisherman or fisherwoman? The answers are waiting for readers to discover.

What kinds of machines do mechanics fix? How can you become a mechanic? The answers are waiting for readers to discover as they explore this exciting and important career. Eye-catching fact boxes accompany the detailed main text. A graphic organizer provides an additional avenue through which readers can discover information about mechanics and how to become one. Colorful photographs of mechanics at work give readers a clear sense of what this career is like, helping them decide if this hands-on job is one that might interest them in the future.