Emergency Workers

Every day, people are faced with critical, life-threatening situations – in times of trouble, who can help? In this title, readers will get to know the SWAT team members who arrive on the scene when special weapons and tactics are needed. Chapters highlight the history of SWAT as well as the training, tools, and knowledge these specialists need to save lives and property during bomb threats, hostage situations, or when apprehending dangerous criminals. An interview with a real-life SWAT officer provides insight into what makes the worst days bring out their best. From security and defense to negotiation, the stories of these Emergency Workers will keep young readers on the edge of their seats. ABDO & Daughters is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Every day, people are faced with critical, life-threatening situations - in times of trouble, who can help? In this title, readers will get to know the search & rescue personnel who arrive on the scene to help people in distress. Chapters highlight the different types of search & rescue procedures as well as the training, tools, and knowledge search & rescue teams need to find missing persons, provide disaster aid, and support other emergency workers. An interview with a real-life search & rescue person provides insight into what makes the worst days bring out their best. From FEMA to volunteer rescuers, the stories of these Emergency Workers will keep young readers on the edge of their seats. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Reviewed Every day, people are faced with critical, life-threatening situations - in these times of trouble, who can help? The Emergency Workers who arrive on the scene are the everyday heroes featured in this dynamic, informative series. These books highlight the training, tools, and knowledge our country's protectors must be equipped with to save lives and property, while keeping themselves and others safe. Interviews with real-life emergency personnel, from search & rescue teams to SWAT teams, provide insight into what makes the worst days bring out their best. Whether a split-second decision or a heartbreaking tragedy, the stories of Emergency Workers will keep young readers on the edge of their seats. ABDO & Daughters is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Every day, people are faced with critical, life-threatening situations - in times of trouble, who can help? In this title, readers will get to know the hazmat technicians who arrive on the scene of a toxic threat. Chapters highlight the nine classes of hazardous materials as well as the training, tools, and knowledge hazmat technicians need to save lives and property due to a nuclear radiation emergency, a chemical spill, or a contaminated area. An interview with a real-life hazmat professional provides insight into what makes the worst days bring out their best. From the research team to the decontamination team, the stories of these Emergency Workers will keep young readers on the edge of their seats. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Reviewed Every day, people are faced with critical, life-threatening situations - in these times of trouble, who can help? The Emergency Workers who arrive on the scene are the everyday heroes featured in this dynamic, informative series. These books highlight the training, tools, and knowledge our country's protectors must be equipped with to save lives and property, while keeping themselves and others safe. Interviews with real-life emergency personnel, from search & rescue teams to SWAT teams, provide insight into what makes the worst days bring out their best. Whether a split-second decision or a heartbreaking tragedy, the stories of Emergency Workers will keep young readers on the edge of their seats. ABDO & Daughters is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Every day, people are faced with critical, life-threatening situations – in times of trouble, who can help? In this title, readers will get to know the hazmat technicians who arrive on the scene of a toxic threat. Chapters highlight the nine classes of hazardous materials as well as the training, tools, and knowledge hazmat technicians need to save lives and property due to a nuclear radiation emergency, a chemical spill, or a contaminated area. An interview with a real-life hazmat professional provides insight into what makes the worst days bring out their best. From the research team to the decontamination team, the stories of these Emergency Workers will keep young readers on the edge of their seats. ABDO & Daughters is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Every day, people are faced with critical, life-threatening situations – in times of trouble, who can help? In this title, readers will get to know the search & rescue personnel who arrive on the scene to help people in distress. Chapters highlight the different types of search & rescue procedures as well as the training, tools, and knowledge search & rescue teams need to find missing persons, provide disaster aid, and support other emergency workers. An interview with a real-life search & rescue person provides insight into what makes the worst days bring out their best. From FEMA to volunteer rescuers, the stories of these Emergency Workers will keep young readers on the edge of their seats. ABDO & Daughters is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Every day, people are faced with critical, life-threatening situations – in times of trouble, who can help? In this title, readers will get to know the emergency medical technicians who arrive on the scene in medical emergencies. Chapters highlight the history of emergency medicine as well as the training, tools, and knowledge EMTs need to save lives after car accidents, fires, heart attacks, and more. An interview with a real-life EMT provides insight into what makes the worst days bring out their best. From dispatchers to military EMTs, the stories of these Emergency Workers will keep young readers on the edge of their seats. ABDO & Daughters is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Every day, people are faced with critical, life-threatening situations – in times of trouble, who can help? In this title, readers will get to know the firefighters who arrive on the scene of a fire. Chapters highlight the history of fighting fires as well as the training, tools, and knowledge firefighters need to save lives and property during forest fires, wildfires, and house fires. An interview with a real-life firefighter provides insight into what makes the worst days bring out their best. From volunteers and fire marshals to smoke jumpers, the stories of these Emergency Workers will keep young readers on the edge of their seats. ABDO & Daughters is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Every day, people are faced with critical, life-threatening situations - in times of trouble, who can help? In this title, readers will get to know the SWAT team members who arrive on the scene when special weapons and tactics are needed. Chapters highlight the history of SWAT as well as the training, tools, and knowledge these specialists need to save lives and property during bomb threats, hostage situations, or when apprehending dangerous criminals. An interview with a real-life SWAT officer provides insight into what makes the worst days bring out their best. From security and defense to negotiation, the stories of these Emergency Workers will keep young readers on the edge of their seats. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Reviewed Every day, people are faced with critical, life-threatening situations - in these times of trouble, who can help? The Emergency Workers who arrive on the scene are the everyday heroes featured in this dynamic, informative series. These books highlight the training, tools, and knowledge our country's protectors must be equipped with to save lives and property, while keeping themselves and others safe. Interviews with real-life emergency personnel, from search & rescue teams to SWAT teams, provide insight into what makes the worst days bring out their best. Whether a split-second decision or a heartbreaking tragedy, the stories of Emergency Workers will keep young readers on the edge of their seats. ABDO & Daughters is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Every day, people are faced with critical, life-threatening situations - in times of trouble, who can help? In this title, readers will get to know the firefighters who arrive on the scene of a fire. Chapters highlight the history of fighting fires as well as the training, tools, and knowledge firefighters need to save lives and property during forest fires, wildfires, and house fires. An interview with a real-life firefighter provides insight into what makes the worst days bring out their best. From volunteers and fire marshals to smoke jumpers, the stories of these Emergency Workers will keep young readers on the edge of their seats. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Reviewed Every day, people are faced with critical, life-threatening situations - in these times of trouble, who can help? The Emergency Workers who arrive on the scene are the everyday heroes featured in this dynamic, informative series. These books highlight the training, tools, and knowledge our country's protectors must be equipped with to save lives and property, while keeping themselves and others safe. Interviews with real-life emergency personnel, from search & rescue teams to SWAT teams, provide insight into what makes the worst days bring out their best. Whether a split-second decision or a heartbreaking tragedy, the stories of Emergency Workers will keep young readers on the edge of their seats. ABDO & Daughters is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Every day, people are faced with critical, life-threatening situations - in times of trouble, who can help? In this title, readers will get to know the police officers who arrive on the scene of the crime or emergency. Chapters highlight the different kinds of law enforcement officers as well as the training, tools, and knowledge police forces need to save lives and property, collect evidence, investigate crimes, and uphold the law. An interview with a real-life police officer provides insight into what makes the worst days bring out their best. From the state patrol to the county sheriff, the stories of these Emergency Workers will keep young readers on the edge of their seats. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Reviewed Every day, people are faced with critical, life-threatening situations - in these times of trouble, who can help? The Emergency Workers who arrive on the scene are the everyday heroes featured in this dynamic, informative series. These books highlight the training, tools, and knowledge our country's protectors must be equipped with to save lives and property, while keeping themselves and others safe. Interviews with real-life emergency personnel, from search & rescue teams to SWAT teams, provide insight into what makes the worst days bring out their best. Whether a split-second decision or a heartbreaking tragedy, the stories of Emergency Workers will keep young readers on the edge of their seats. ABDO & Daughters is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Every day, people are faced with critical, life-threatening situations - in times of trouble, who can help? In this title, readers will get to know the emergency medical technicians who arrive on the scene in medical emergencies. Chapters highlight the history of emergency medicine as well as the training, tools, and knowledge EMTs need to save lives after car accidents, fires, heart attacks, and more. An interview with a real-life EMT provides insight into what makes the worst days bring out their best. From dispatchers to military EMTs, the stories of these Emergency Workers will keep young readers on the edge of their seats. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Reviewed Every day, people are faced with critical, life-threatening situations - in these times of trouble, who can help? The Emergency Workers who arrive on the scene are the everyday heroes featured in this dynamic, informative series. These books highlight the training, tools, and knowledge our country's protectors must be equipped with to save lives and property, while keeping themselves and others safe. Interviews with real-life emergency personnel, from search & rescue teams to SWAT teams, provide insight into what makes the worst days bring out their best. Whether a split-second decision or a heartbreaking tragedy, the stories of Emergency Workers will keep young readers on the edge of their seats. ABDO & Daughters is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Every day, people are faced with critical, life-threatening situations – in times of trouble, who can help? In this title, readers will get to know the police officers who arrive on the scene of the crime or emergency. Chapters highlight the different kinds of law enforcement officers as well as the training, tools, and knowledge police forces need to save lives and property, collect evidence, investigate crimes, and uphold the law. An interview with a real-life police officer provides insight into what makes the worst days bring out their best. From the state patrol to the county sheriff, the stories of these Emergency Workers will keep young readers on the edge of their seats. ABDO & Daughters is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.