Calling All Community Heroes!

Who steps in when someone is lost, missing, or in a dangerous situation? A Search and Rescue (SAR) team! SAR teams are made up of police, firefighters, and trained volunteers with the knowledge and skills to respond to emergencies. SAR teams work in all different kinds of terrains and situations. They may conduct wilderness searches, flood, or water searches, K9 searches, aerial searches, or more. In this fascinating and informative book, readers learn all about the real-life community heroes that perform search and rescue missions. With age-appropriate language and vibrant photographs that bring the text to life, this book is sure to captivate and inspire readers.

Oil is an important resource used to heat our homes and power our community. But what happens when oil spills? In this book, readers learn about the dangers posed by oil spills and how community heroes face those dangers and fix the problem. They'll discover how the Coast Guard, Environmental Protection Agency, and other emergency response workers put science into action. Combining science, safety, and civics, this book provides educational information in an interesting, easy-to-understand way.

In recent years, wildfires have increasingly plagued the United States, wreaking havoc on communities and spreading lasting health and environmental problems in their wake. The ramifications of wildfires reverberate long after the fires go out. Who puts out wildfires? Firefighters! In this book, readers learn how wildfires start, the problems they cause, and the community heroes who protect us from them! Filled with fascinating facts and colorful photographs that make the information pop, this book is both educational and exciting. It teaches vital safety knowledge and imparts civic responsibility in an appealing, age-appropriate way.

From pets to strays to wildlife, sometimes animals need our help! Who keeps animals safe from human harm and other dangers? Community heroes do! Community heroes may work in humane societies, rescue groups, law enforcement, or many other settings. In this book, readers learn all about these real-life heroes and the important work they do. Readers also learn age-appropriate ways that they can help animals too! The high-interest material is paired with brightly colored photographs that bring the text to life, communicating educational information in an appealing, easy-to-understand way.

When there's an emergency, call 911! In this helpful book, readers learn all about how 911 works. They'll discover when it's appropriate to dial 911 and when it's not. They'll learn what happens on a 911 call, including what information the call-taker might need. Readers also learn about the community heroes who answer emergency calls and how they handle crises until help arrives. Combining vital safety information with civics, this book uses high-interest material, reader-friendly language, and colorful photographs to deliver essential information in an appealing way.

Blizzards! Flashfloods! Hurricanes! Tornadoes! When a severe storm hits, people need help! Who answers their call? First responders! In this thrilling and informative book, readers learn all about the community heroes who save people in storms. They'll discover how first responders handle crises. They'll also learn what steps citizens can follow to keep themselves safe in a storm situation. With vibrant photographs, age-appropriate language, and high-interest content, this book will fascinate young scientists, citizens, and storm enthusiasts.