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Grade 7-10A thorough introduction to the topic, from the bucket brigades of olden times to the state-of-the-art equipment used today. The author has included a wealth of related information that will be of interest to general readers as well as to students doing research. She presents the science behind how a fire burns, provides short descriptions of important blazes in history, discusses how equipment has changed, and explains the tactics used by modern firefighters to control and extinguish flames. She also covers wildfires; arson; fires on ships, airplanes, and subways; fire safety; and the varied skills and roles of current-day firefighters, including cleaning up spills and search and rescue. These chapters add significantly to the breadth and depth of the book. Numerous black-and-white illustrations, ranging from reproductions depicting equipment and blazes from the past to action photos of contemporary firefighters at work, appear throughout. Lively and informative, this is an excellent addition to nonfiction collections.William C. Schadt, Glacier Park Middle School, Maple Valley, WA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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The topic of fire fighting usually inspires books for young children, but Gorrell has researched and written quite a good, readable book for older ones. Beginning with fire fighting through history, the discussion turns to modern techniques, equipment, and the rescue function of fire fighting teams as well as special circumstances such as fires in forests and on ships, planes, subways. The book closes with an informative chapter on how to prevent fires and what to do when there is a fire. Full of pertinent information and intriguing anecdotes, the book will answer many questions about fire fighting, past and present. To be illustrated, mainly with photographs. Carolyn Phelan
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Grade 7-10A thorough introduction to the topic, from the bucket brigades of olden times to the state-of-the-art equipment used today. The author has included a wealth of related information that will be of interest to general readers as well as to students doing research. She presents the science behind how a fire burns, provides short descriptions of important blazes in history, discusses how equipment has changed, and explains the tactics used by modern firefighters to control and extinguish flames. She also covers wildfires; arson; fires on ships, airplanes, and subways; fire safety; and the varied skills and roles of current-day firefighters, including cleaning up spills and search and rescue. These chapters add significantly to the breadth and depth of the book. Numerous black-and-white illustrations, ranging from reproductions depicting equipment and blazes from the past to action photos of contemporary firefighters at work, appear throughout. Lively and informative, this is an excellent addition to nonfiction collections.William C. Schadt, Glacier Park Middle School, Maple Valley, WA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Booklist
The topic of fire fighting usually inspires books for young children, but Gorrell has researched and written quite a good, readable book for older ones. Beginning with fire fighting through history, the discussion turns to modern techniques, equipment, and the rescue function of fire fighting teams as well as special circumstances such as fires in forests and on ships, planes, subways. The book closes with an informative chapter on how to prevent fires and what to do when there is a fire. Full of pertinent information and intriguing anecdotes, the book will answer many questions about fire fighting, past and present. To be illustrated, mainly with photographs. Carolyn Phelan
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- Rescues by Sandra Markle in Back Matter
- Handbook on Firesetting in Children and Youth by David J. Kolko on page 248
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