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 negotiate international peace treaties. This title looks at what they do, how they do it, and why they do it.

Whether it's cracking super codes or raising worms, there isn't a typical day at the office for people who have freaky jobs. From fast-paced jobs like racecar mechanic and rodeo rider to bizarre food chef and genetic engineer, this title introduces young readers to a wide assortment of careers that are anything but boring.

They clean up messes, take out the trash, and make sure water is safe to drink. They are the janitors, wastewater engineers, trash collectors, and other unsung heroes who do the dirty work that keeps the world clean and safe. This title explains what these people do and why in the world they do it.

As hard as it is to imagine, it is possible to get paid for goofing off and having fun. Cartoonists and clowns do it. So do cruise directors, magicians and video game designers. This title offers information about how these professionals do it, as well as ideas and tips for how readers can set up their own dream career and get paid for having fun.