"Every year, thousands of acres of forest are harvested for their precious wood. But felling trees is no easy task! Being a lumberjack is one of the most dangerous jobs a person can have. Lumberjacks work in remote locations, using hazardous tools, often from great heights! In this book, readers will find out what it takes to be a lumberjack, the perils they face, and what makes this dangerous job so important. A fact-packed guide filled with features such as fact boxes and detailed photographs, this book boasts high-interest material while meeting curricular standards"--.