fires

The text follows the path of the December 1958 fire that killed 92 kids and 3 teachers at Chicago's Our Lady of the Angels School which resulted in changes to American fire laws.

"In October 1871 the Midwest was in the midst of one of the driest periods on record. A center of modern firefighting technology, all of Chicago's resources were put to the test by a fire that almost completely destroyed the city. Events unfold in chronological, interwoven stories from the different perspectives of people who experienced the event while it was happening"--Provided by publisher.

"Emmi, a German immigrant, is living in Chicago when the Great Fire breaks out on October 8, 1871, and, separated from her father, she finds herself with her neighbors, Cara and Seamus, braving the smoke and flames trying to escape the danger of the burning city, and searching for all their parents"--OCLC.

Presents the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, describing what the city was like before 1906, what it was like to live through the earthquake, its cause, why it was so devastating, and the road to recovery for the city and its inhabitants.

What should you do if there's a fire? Get to safety and call 9-1-1! This sing-along picture book lets kids practice this vital skill in a fun, safe way. Young readers will feel like heroes as they tap their feet to this catchy song about fire safety. This hardcover book comes with a CD and online music access.

If there is a fire in your home, get out. Then call for help.

Provides basic information on firefighters, their training, what the job is like, and the future of fighting fires.

Sing along to the message of fire safety at home.

"Do you know the four rules of fire safety? Have a plan. Get out fast. Stay low. Plan and prepare by practicing these important life-saving skills. You will feel like a hero as you sing along to a catchy song from the "Fire Safety" series"--Back cover.