Jobs on the Edge
Series of 8 titles
The word is full of wild and wacky careers. Explore some of the coolest jobs on the edge, with fascinating facts, quick qualifications, and some of the grossest, creepiest, and most extreme jobs around. The fun, quirky tone and unusual jobs highlighted throughout makes this more than your average career series!
| Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 6 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 4 |
| Subject | Social Studies |
| Copyright | 2025 |
| Publisher | Bearport Publishing |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2025-01-01 |
| Dewey | 331.70-796.023/73 |
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| Dimensions | 6.5 x 9 |
| Lexile | 840-1020 |
| ATOS Reading Level | 4.7-5.9 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Reviews
SLJ Review of Jobs on the Edge
This exciting new installment of the “Jobs on the Edge” series continues to engage readers with its exploration of unconventional and thrilling professions. Building on the success of the previous volumes, this collection highlights wild, wacky, and extreme jobs, offering a quirky twist on traditional career books.
From working with scaly snakes and buzzing bees in Animal Careers to crafting fiery explosions in Entertainment Careers, these books showcase the passion that drives people in these unique roles. Each title is packed with facts and eye-popping photographs that make learning about these extreme careers an adventure in itself.
Readers can also dive into the daring world of Dangerous Careers, explore the final frontier with Space Careers, or uncover the secrets of the wild with Nature Careers. The fun tone and outrageous visuals will keep young audiences hooked while introducing them to career paths they may have never imagined.
VERDICT: A must-read for curious middle-grade students.