Firefighters

by Mary Meinking

Overview

Firefighters are the heroes we need in times of emergency. Readers will learn all the roles firefighters have, the tools they use, and how people get this exciting, fast-paced job.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781977118103
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2020
Series:	Jobs People Do
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Mary Meinking grew up in Iowa and went on to graduate from the University of Kansas, where she met her husband-to-be, Scott. They married and had two children, Brittany and Benjamin. She works as a graphic designer during the day but writes for children at night. Her non-fiction articles were published in a dozen different children’s magazines. Mary’s written over two dozen nonfiction books about arts and crafts, extreme jobs, animals, pop stars and history. When not working, writing or hanging out with her family, Mary enjoys doing arts and crafts, baking, gardening and traveling. To learn more about Mary visit her web site: www.MaryMeinking.com

Table of Contents

What Is a Firefighter? 4

What Firefighters Do 8

How Firefighters Help 12

What Firefighters Use 16

Where Firefighters Work 20

How to Become a Firefighter 24

Famous Firefighters 28

Fast Facts 29

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

Presents key facts about different careers and their impact on society in a way that young readers can understand; Appropriately leveled text is perfect for first reports; Brilliant, action-oriented images captivate readers