Rescue Riders

When you see flashing lights and hear a siren, better move out of the way! An ambulance is on its way to an emergency situation. Ambulances are emergency vehicles many children are familiar with. But who operates them and where exactly are they going so quickly? This book introduces one of the most recognizable emergency vehicles to young readers in an engaging and age-appropriate way. Full-color photographs satisfy all vehicles enthusiasts while supported accessible text and facts.

Helicopters are some of the most unique aircraft that take to the skies. They can often reach places airplanes and cars cannot, like steep cliffs or mountainsides. They can also dip close to the water or into valleys that are otherwise inaccessible. Many take off from the tops of buildings! That makes helicopters important and exciting rescue vehicles! In this book, readers find out the many rescue missions helicopters may embark on. Full-color photographs show death-defying maneuvers of helicopters and complement accessible, at-level language.

For some children, nothing is more exciting than seeing a fire truck. And when they are sitting quietly at the fire station, they just seem like big, red trucks. But, when these emergency vehicles speed down the street, sirens blaring and lights flashing, they are a big part of serious incidents. Readers discover what happens when a fire truck heads to a call, the different kinds of fire trucks, and what many trucks are equipped with. Full-color photographs complement the at-level text and draw in fire truck enthusiasts.

Police cars are emergency vehicles that are part of many emergency situations. From car crashes to crimes, police cars may drive up. And children are often quite excited to see them on the street! Still, it's important to know that when the sirens are going and lights are flashing, the police car is carrying people on their way to help in some way. Age-appropriate detail and language convey the importance of police cars as an emergency vehicle, what is found in a car, and who drives them. Full-color photographs satisfy readers who love vehicles.

U.S. Coast Guard boats are often emergency vehicles on the water. While they are used to enforce laws and patrol the waters, they are commonly called in when a boat is in distress. Fires, medical emergencies, and capsized vessels may be all in a day's work for the coast guardsmen aboard a coast guard boat. Readers are introduced to these important first responders on the water through accessible main text. Full-color photographs support the engaging information and show off the many different kinds of boats the U.S. Coast Guard uses to keep the country's waters safe.