Emergency Vehicles

Children's Literature - Katie DeWald

How does a ladder on a fire truck move into position? What happens if there is an emergency on an airport runway? What does a rescue submarine look like? The answers to these questions and much more information on the workings of emergency vehicles are found in this book from the "How Machines Work" series. This book describes the variety of types of emergency vehicles and gives a detailed explanation of the mechanics behind firefighting vehicles, sea rescue vehicles, police cars, and ambulances. A chapter is also devoted to emergency vehicles that assist with emergencies at airports. Large colorful pictures of various types of emergency vehicles are accompanied by sidebars labeling the make and model of the vehicle as well as its specifications. Clear diagrams and helpful photographs are used frequently to supplement the information provided in the text. Key words in bold print are defined in the glossary at the end of the book. The book also includes a helpful table of contents, index, and a list of applicable websites. Young car and truck fanatics will be fascinated by the depth of information in the text, enthralled with the detailed diagrams, and captivated by the pictures of familiar and unfamiliar emergency vehicles. Graham offers a thorough and appealing explanation of how emergency vehicles help people in a range of different situations that remains accessible to younger readers. Reviewer: Katie DeWald