fire engines

Simple, rhythmic text shows children what it is like to be on a fire engine, fighting a fire.

Examines different kinds of fire engines and equipment, depicting how they work and what they do.

Photographs and easy-to-follow text describe fire trucks and how they are used to put out fires.

Young readers uncover 12 clues and seek out the items hidden in optical illusions to discover a fire engine.

"Features the fastest and most amazing rescue vehicles on land, in the air, and on the water. Provides stats and facts on each model of vehicle, including capacity, size, and cost"--Provided by publisher.

Spot the dog, his grandparents, and his friends rescue Kitty, give the band a ride, and ride in a fire engine in the carnival parade.

While Miss Kane and her class are visiting a firehouse and learning about all the firefighting equipment, the alarm rings and the firemen rush off to fight a real fire.

Meet the heros and learn about the equipment that saves lives. Informative and easy-to-read, taking you from the first fire departments of bucket brigades and horse-drawn hook-and-ladders to the modern fire fighting fleet.

Follows the steps involved in building a pumper fire engine, from choosing the cab and chassis through adding special features and painting to testing and delivery.

Answers questions about fire trucks, including where fire trucks come from, how they are made, how they work, and who gets to drive them.