Extreme Jobs in Extreme Places

Some people choose jobs for money and comfort, while others want adventure and excitement. Some of these risk-takers are drawn to careers in the most dangerous, remote, and hard to reach places on Earth and space. Readers discover several jobs that take people to the far reaches of human exploration. Polar research centers, the International Space Station, and oil rigs are some of the places readers will learn about. • High-interest topic appeals to all readers • Sidebars expand upon details in the main text • Colorful photographs accompany accessible text • Table of Contents, Glossary, and Index included as key components of nonfiction texts • For More Information section provides additional learning opportunities