A wildfire rages in a forest, lighting up the tall pines with bright orange flames. As the wind whips the fire, it burns 60 acres (24 hectares)--about the size of 45 football fields--every minute! The giant wildfire is much too large for firefighters to extinguish with water hoses. This is a job for specially trained wildfire firefighters called hotshots. Dramatic, true stories will keep readers turning the pages as they learn firsthand how these...

A look at fire fighters and what they do.

The Magic Door books are an invitation to view learning as fun. Engaging art and creative text provide readers with basic lessons that last a lifetime. Firefighter Tom to the Rescue! is about a fireman and his role in both the firehouse and the community. Kids discover the fundamentals behind an important and heroic profession. 'A book is a door, a magic door. It can take you places you have never been before!' Each story in this lighthearted series...

"There's so much FUN and hard work at FIREHOUSE 3. Speedy Chris, Thunder Todd, and Lightning Nate show the kids some of their duties when that loud fire alarm goes off! This picture book shows several things that firefighters do besides battling blazes." -- back cover.

During a visit to a fire station, Fly Guy and Buzz learn all about fire fighters and how they do their job.

Professional tools are used every day all around us. Help early readers interested in tools learn more about Firefighter's Tools! This image-packed title features colorful pictures, simple sentences, and labeled photos of tools used by Firefighters. Understanding each tool is made easy with simple definitions and in-use photos that will show kids how a fire engine, fire hose, rescue tools and turnout gear works. Get ready to work on learning with...

"In this book, young readers will learn about firefighters."-- Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and photographs describe fire fighters and their role in our communities"--Provided by publisher.

"A fire truck zooms down the street with its lights flashing and sirens blaring. Going to a fire can be one part of a fire truck's day. But that's not all! How do firefighters keep the trucks in tip-top shape? How do the truck's parts work at a fire scene? Take young readers behind the scenes to discover how firefighters use fire trucks from sunrise to sunset."-- Provided by publisher.

Describes some of the things that fire fighters do to help protect people and their homes.