fires and fire prevention

"When forest fires blaze, brave airplanes at spring into action! Some planes swoop low to spray water on the flames. Others drop bright red fire retardant. Little Smokey hasn't quite figured out her job yet, but she wants to help. . . . And when a huge wildfire flares up--a fire that none of the other planes can control--it's Smokey's turn to show what she's made of"--Provided by publisher.

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

"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.

Provides information on the firefighters that fight fires in or near the water.

Find out about these courageous firefighters and how they use their quick thinking and expert skills to fight fires on airplaines.

Reveals why Little River, Alabama, experienced racial violence in 1997, including the murder of a black man, an attack on a white storekeeper, and the burning of two black churches by white teens.

"When Henry Cooper sets out on his mail route on Arcadia Street one crisp spring morning, he has no idea that his world is about to change. He is simply enjoying the sunshine as he lights up a cigar and tosses the match to the ground, entirely unaware that he has just started a fire that will destroy a neighborhood and kill a young wife"--Amazon.

Explains what is involved in the investigation when there is a chemical fire, covering chemical reactions, chemical hazards and processes, what techniques are effective in fighting this type of fire, dangers from explosions and gases, environmental impact, determining cause, and more.

Examines the massive oil fires set by retreating Iraqi troops in Kuwait during the 1991 Persian Gulf War, and describes the effects on the people, economy, and environment of the entire region and how scientists continue to track pollution levels and health histories.