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Drake, Jane , Love, Ann

Mining

32 pp. | Kids Can | October, 1999 | Trade ISBN 1-55074-508-5 $$12.95
(3) 4-6 America at Work series. Illustrated by Pat Cupples. Jessie visits Grandpa's fish farm, then learns about her father's job as a fish and wildlife officer. Twins Jamie and Trish accompany Mom to the mine where she works before visiting Dad's steel plant. Using fictionalized formats to introduce two industries dependent on natural resources, the books identify terms, explain work procedures, and show the hazards of pollution, as well as some hopeful solutions. Ind.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

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