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Author
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A counting book follows the smokejumpers, a group of highly trained airborne firefighters, as they parachute into remote areas to stop wildland and forest fires, rescuing our environment from devastation and saving lives.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
The Great Fire of 1871 was one of the most colossal disasters in American history—with damage so profound that few people believed the city of Chicago could ever rise again. By weaving personal accounts of actual survivors together with careful research, Jim Murphy constructs a riveting and dramatic narrative, ultimately revealing how the human spirit triumphed even in a time of deepest despair, and the people of Chicago found the courage
...4) I am fire
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
1996
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explains the difference between good fire, which can be used safely for cooking and providing warmth, and bad fire, which can cause burns or destroy property.
6) Fire
Author
Publisher
Barron's
Pub. Date
1985
Language
English
Description
Brief text and illustrations explain the properties of fire, its uses, and its dangers.
7) Firefighter
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
Illustrations and one-word sentences portray a group of firefighters as they respond to a call and save a store from being destroyed.
8) Fire horses
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Pub
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
10) Smoke jumpers
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Learn firsthand how these tough brave firefighters use their strength, quick thinking, and expert skills to battle deadly blazes. In addition, readers will go behind the scenes to learn how smoke jumpers train for their job so that they are ready to spring into action at a moment's notice."--
13) Firefighters
Author
Series
Publisher
Pebble
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"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"--
14) Wildfires
Author
Series
Publisher
Pebble, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Smoke in the air. Crackling wood. Wildfire! Get to safety, fast. Dry weather, strong winds, and careless actions can all cause forests to burn. Firefighters battle wildfires from the ground and from above. But you can be prepared! Learn about wildfires and how to prevent them, pay attention to warnings, and stay safe"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
During Fire Safety Day, twin siblings who both want to be firefighters learn all about different types of firefighters, from those who fight forest fires to those who work at airports to help with airplane emergencies.
Author
Series
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"This title explores how wildfires have changed over time, as well as the effects of climate change, human development, and human actions to reduce or prevent such fires. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards." -- Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Firefighters use many tools to help keep us safe from fires. With carefully leveled text, age-appropriate critical thinking questions, and vibrant photos young readers will learn about the tools firefighters use to help their community"--
Author
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
On July 6, 1944, thousands of fans made their way to Barbour Street in Hartford, Connecticut, to see the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus performance. Not long after the show's start, a fire broke out and spread rapidly as panicked circus-goers pushed and scrambled to escape. Within 10 minutes the entire big top had burned to the ground, and 167 people never went home. Big Top Burning recounts the true story of one of the worst fire disasters...
Author
Series
Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Pub. Date
©2008
Language
English
Description
Conditions were harsh in tenement factories all over New York City, but they were especially difficult at one in particular. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, located near the city's Washington Square Park, made history on March 25, 1911, when a devastating fire destroyed the top three floors of the building in which it was located. One hundred and forty-six young women and several men died in what was the worst workplace disaster to take place in...
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