fire engines

Introduces young readers to pumper trucks, ladder trucks, and other fire department vehicles. Children will enjoy learning about the different functions of each truck and the equipment on board these emergency vehicles.

Presents a simple, illustrated introduction to fire trucks--their different styles, what they look like, what they do, and how they work.

Showing readers how to put math to work in their day-to-day activities, this book describes fire fighters and their math skills as they measure the length of fire hoses and as they measure the volume of water needed to put out a blaze.

Simple, rhythmic text shows children what it is like to be on a fire engine, fighting a fire.

Examines different kinds of fire engines and equipment, depicting how they work and what they do.

Photographs and easy-to-follow text describe fire trucks and how they are used to put out fires.

Young readers uncover 12 clues and seek out the items hidden in optical illusions to discover a fire engine.

"Features the fastest and most amazing rescue vehicles on land, in the air, and on the water. Provides stats and facts on each model of vehicle, including capacity, size, and cost"--Provided by publisher.

Spot the dog, his grandparents, and his friends rescue Kitty, give the band a ride, and ride in a fire engine in the carnival parade.

While Miss Kane and her class are visiting a firehouse and learning about all the firefighting equipment, the alarm rings and the firemen rush off to fight a real fire.