To The Rescue! (Gareth Stevens Publishing)

Snowmobiles might not immediately come to mind when thinking of rescue vehicles, but these motorized sleds are important tools for rescue workers when the weather outside gets frightful. When trouble strikes in remote, snowy areas, snowmobiles are there to cut through the powdery stuff and rescue those in need. This book for early readers explores the unique features of snowmobiles and how emergency crews utilize them to get to an accident and transport people back to safety.

Police cars are a common sight in cities, but not many people know just how they work. From their supercharged engines to their special equipment for chasing down vehicles, police cars are full of unique features. From patrol cars policing the streets to vehicles used on highways to chase down speeding drivers, beginning readers learn that there are many different makes and models of these important vehicles.

Ambulances are amazing vehicles used to help people in their time of need. When someone is sick or injured, an ambulance is called and paramedics help get that person to the nearest hospital. But these vehicles are different all over the world. While some are bright red in one city, a few states away an ambulance might be neon yellow or even green! This book takes a look at these very fast and high-tech vehicles, giving beginning readers a glimpse of a rescue vehicle they might not ever need, but will always be there just in case.

Helicopters are important assets for emergency crews when things go wrong. Taking to the air, helicopters use a different angle to get to those in trouble. Whether because of bad weather or natural disasters like earthquakes or forest fires, the brave crews working with rescue helicopters often put their own lives at risk to help those in need. This book for beginning readers looks at these special helicopters, explaining some important design features that make them different from ordinary helicopters.

When trouble strikes on the water, rescue boats are there to help. These aquatic vehicles have special tools to help those in need. Whether someone's lost on the water or a boat is having engine trouble, these quick rescue vehicles can get the job done. This book for beginning readers explores the boats police, fire, and other emergency departments use when people are most in need. Whether inflatable rafts or specialty rescue boats for specific purposes, these amazing watercraft are out there waiting to help lend a helping hand.

Fire trucks are fast, loud, and big rescue machines. These vehicles rush to the scene of a fire, bringing firefighters along to help put out a blaze and help rescue people in their time of need. But there are many different kinds of fire trucks. From the ladder trucks firefighters use to reach high floors on buildings to the fire engines used to toss lots of water on a blaze, each fire truck is unique. Beginning readers will love exploring these important vehicles and learning how they help people when fire strikes.