Rescue Missions

by James Bow

Book Overview

This volume looks at some of the technologies used to save lives during accidents and disasters. Find out about the important work of firefighters. What equipment do they need? What protective clothing do they wear? How do the emergency services respond to a distress call at sea? Other topics include safety in the air, mountain rescue, bomb disposal, and responses to hostage crises.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778741761
• ISBN13: 9780778741763
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Crabtree Classics
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.8" x 9.7"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6