Las Animas - Bent County Library District

Describes the parts of a fire truck, the tools it carries, and the work it helps firemen to do.

Pictures and short descriptions of emergency vehicles including fire engines, police vehicles and ambulances.

Simple text and illustrations explain how fire trucks are used and describe the equipment they carry.

Photographs of various parts of a fire engine depict different geometrical shapes.

"Introduces readers to eight different fire-fighting vehicles, such as fire engines, planes, and boats. Explains and diagrams how each is equipped to fight fires in different locations. Includes a reading quiz and web sites"--Provided by publisher.

"There's just something exciting about seeing a brightly colored fire truck as it roars by, lights flashing and siren wailing. Many children are fascinated by these huge machines that help keep people safe and protect their homes and other buildings. In this book, students will learn about different kinds of fire trucks, from immense ladder trucks to the big pumpers that help move water to fight fires. Full-color photographs of fire trucks and firefighters...

An introduction to fire fighters and their equipment.