Synopsis
A simple introduction to the duties of fire fighters.
Cherie Ilg Haas - Children's Literature
Dramatic photos of firefighters in action and simple, easy-to-read sentences answer the question this book's title poses. They include the diverse aspects of firefighting that many children may not be aware of. For example, it teaches that firefighters also help car crash victims and people who are hurt in other situations as well. They also educate others about fire safety and are always learning new, better ways to do their jobs. Readers will see that firefighters use a variety of tools to put fires out, such as shovels for digging and powerful hoses. Included is a page of words-to-know/index section with words such as alarm, helicopter, and practice. This book would be appropriate for teachers to have children read on their own and then follow up with comprehension questions. This title is Level A Social Studies in the "Yellow Umbrella Books for Early Readers" series. 2004, Capstone Press, Ages 4 to 6.
Editorials
Children's Literature
Dramatic photos of firefighters in action and simple, easy-to-read sentences answer the question this book's title poses. They include the diverse aspects of firefighting that many children may not be aware of. For example, it teaches that firefighters also help car crash victims and people who are hurt in other situations as well. They also educate others about fire safety and are always learning new, better ways to do their jobs. Readers will see that firefighters use a variety of tools to put fires out, such as shovels for digging and powerful hoses. Included is a page of words-to-know/index section with words such as alarm, helicopter, and practice. This book would be appropriate for teachers to have children read on their own and then follow up with comprehension questions. This title is Level A Social Studies in the "Yellow Umbrella Books for Early Readers" series. 2004, Capstone Press, Ages 4 to 6.—Cherie Ilg Haas