Hands-On Heroes. The Iron Worker - Valerie crafton

In Hands-On Heroes: The Ironworker, readers are taken on an exciting journey through the eyes of a young girl who admires her mom's powerful and extraordinary career building the steel skeletons that support the world around us. From soaring skyscrapers to massive bridges, this story gives children an inside look at what it takes to become a steelworker, and what a day on the job is really like.

With each turn of the page, kids will discover the skill, strength, and focus involved in shaping steel, welding metal, and working high above the ground. This story celebrates courage, confidence, and the pride of building something strong and lasting, showing children that even the toughest and tallest structures are built by real hands and real heroes...just like mom.