People find many ways to make heroic acts a regular part of their work. Some people do things everyday that most people would never have the guts to try even once. These professionals fight fires, investigate airplane and automobile crashes, negotiate international peace treaties, help ease very sick people through their last days, and even confront dangerous criminals. ""Gutsy Jobs"" looks at what they do, how they do it, and why they do it. Presented in a lively, full-color format, this new resource features helpful Web resources, box features, and fun sidebars to help readers decide if they have the guts to tackle these exciting careers. Jobs covered in this title include: Ambassador; Campus chaplain; Crash scene investigator; Diplomat; Environmental engineer; First responder; Hospice worker; Paramedic; Politician; Religious leader; Social worker; SWAT officer; and, Teacher.

 

This book is part of a book series called Way Out Work .

This book is aimed at children in primary school.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2009 by Chelsea House Publishers .

Diane Lindsey Reeves holds an undergraduate degree in elementary education and a master's-level certification in applied communications. She is the author of the Career Ideas for Teens series for Facts On File and Checkmark Books. She currently resides in Raleigh, NC. Lindsey Clasen is an editorial assistant and researcher for Bright Futures Press. She lives in Asheville, NC.