fire department

"This dynamic and inspiring picture book biography tells the story of a woman who broke an important barrier by becoming one of the first female fire fighters in New York City."--.

"From the first FDNY chief to respond to the 9/11 attacks, [a] . . . memoir and a tribute to those who died that others might live"--Provided by publisher.

Uses simple language to explain the events of September 11, 2001, helping children understand what happened and how it affected the country.