Stunt Performers in Action

April 1, 2017
Gr 3-5-What better way to communicate the dangers inherent in a risky occupation than by sharing the stories of real men and women at work? Job details (conditions, equipment, safety concerns, etc.) are integrated into the narrative. Deep-Sea Fishermen, Smoke Jumpers, and Oil Rig Workers also stress the importance of learning about nature and unpredictable weather systems. Captioned photos on every page show the working environs, tools, and men and women in typical work-related clothing. -Think About It- sections pose open-ended questions for students to consider. VERDICT This series on high-interest jobs is notable for its emphasis on safety, teamwork, and problem-solving. A solid addition sure to entice browsers.

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May 1, 2017
Grades 3-5 The Dangerous Jobs in Action series takes a narrative approach to the risks inherent with different careers. Each volume opens with a Fast Facts section that provides a brief overview of the job and its hazards before launching into short chapters that detail the experiences of several workers in the field. Stunt Performers primarily investigates the careers of stunt doubles and actors in movies, but it also looks at skilled performers whose careers revolve around the stunts themselves. Though these are often male-dominated industries, every volume but Deep-Sea Fishermen makes an effort to highlight women in the field, in both the narratives themselves and the accompanying photos. A brief bibliography will send students hooked by these high-interest topics racing to uncover more information.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2017, American Library Association.)