A Career in Mining and Logging
From the deepest underground mines to vast northwest forests, North America is still a land of opportunity when it comes to jobs in resource extraction. Miners and loggers are the hands-on workers in two industries that provide us with raw materials for products and many household and daily necessities. This book highlights these physically demanding but potentially lucrative occupations, and gives young readers detailed guidance on how to break into them. It also provides tips on safety and health, advancement, and many other aspects of these vital economic sectors.
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A Career in Mining and Logging
From the deepest underground mines to vast northwest forests, North America is still a land of opportunity when it comes to jobs in resource extraction. Miners and loggers are the hands-on workers in two industries that provide us with raw materials for products and many household and daily necessities. This book highlights these physically demanding but potentially lucrative occupations, and gives young readers detailed guidance on how to break into them. It also provides tips on safety and health, advancement, and many other aspects of these vital economic sectors.
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A Career in Mining and Logging

A Career in Mining and Logging

by Jeanne Nagle
A Career in Mining and Logging

A Career in Mining and Logging

by Jeanne Nagle

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Overview

From the deepest underground mines to vast northwest forests, North America is still a land of opportunity when it comes to jobs in resource extraction. Miners and loggers are the hands-on workers in two industries that provide us with raw materials for products and many household and daily necessities. This book highlights these physically demanding but potentially lucrative occupations, and gives young readers detailed guidance on how to break into them. It also provides tips on safety and health, advancement, and many other aspects of these vital economic sectors.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781508179993
Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date: 07/30/2018
Series: Jobs for Rebuilding America Series
Pages: 80
Product dimensions: 6.50(w) x 9.12(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range: 12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Chapter 1 The Mining Industry 10

Chapter 2 Skilled Mining Jobs 19

Chapter 3 Manual Laborers and Helpers 33

Chapter 4 The Logging Industry 43

Chapter 5 Climb and Cut 51

Chapter 6 Move, Measure, and Mark 58

Bureau of Labor Statistics Tips 68

Glossary 69

For More Information 71

For Further Reading 74

Bibliography 75

Index 77

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