medical emergencies

Presents insights on survival, arguing that surviving near fatal phenomenon has as much to do with luck as with training, worldview, and faith, combining science, interviews, and reporting with survivor stories and analysis.

Text, illustrations, and photographs present information on basic first aid, preparing for natural disasters, and when to dial 9-1-1.

Presents step-by-step instructions and reference information for treating cuts, scrapes, burns, broken bones, poisoning, choking, allergic reactions, and other major and minor injuries and emergencies, and explains how to perform basic CPR, assemble a first aid kit, and design a home emergency plan.

A reference describing the measures to take in common medical emergencies.

Presents insights on survival, arguing that surviving near fatal phenomenon has as much to do with luck as with training, worldview, and faith, combining science, interviews, and reporting with survivor stories and analysis.

Although George's classmates are well aware that he is not the smartest student in the first grade, they are proud to know him when his fast action in an emergency saves an elderly friend's life.

Explains how children can help when someone is choking, has cut him- or herself, has broken a bone, or needs other types of first aid, and describes the components of a first aid kit.

Although George's classmates are well aware that he is not the smartest student in the first grade, they are proud to know him when his fast action in an emergency saves an elderly friend's life.

Colorful photographs and simple text describe what ambulances do and introduce the people who operate them.