From Rock to Fireworks

Traces the process of making fireworks, from mining the minerals to manufacturing the shells.

The firekeeper's son

In Korea in the early 1800s, news from the countryside reached the king by means of signal fires. On one mountaintop after another, a fire was lit when all was well. If the king did not see a fire, that meant trouble, and he would send out his army. Linda Sue Park's first picture book for Clarion is about Sang-hee, son of the village firekeeper. When his father is unable to light the fire one n…

I am fire

An early reader on the benefits of fire and fire safety explains how fire is used for such good purposes as cooking and lighting up birthday cake but cautions youngsters about the dangers of fire out of control. Original.

Fire

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

1873123035

Collation

28 pages : illustration ; 20 cm

Series Title

Bear Facts

Call Number

536 BEN

The four elements : fire

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

0812035984

Collation

32 pages : illustration : 20 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

536 RIU

The great fire

The Great Fire of 1871 was one of most colossal disasters in American history. Overnight, the flourshing city of Chicago was transformed into a smoldering wasteland. The damage was so profound that few people believed the city could ever rise again. By weaving personal accounts of actual survivors together with the carefully researched history of Chicago and the disaster, Jim Murphy constructs…

Fire safety

Contents: What is safety?; Good fires and bad fires; Fire starters; Kitchen safety; Other fires; Stop, drop, and roll; Smoke detectors; Make a plan; Fire drill!; Getting out safely; Be smart around smoke; Call for help; Firefighters can help; Safety tips

A day with firefighters

Students will learn about the exciting aspects of a given job from the point of view of a professional in the field. Original, dynamic photographs illustrate text exactly to ensure young readers' comprehension.

Firefighters

What do firefighters wear? Read this book to find out – and learn all about firefighters! The books in the 'People in the Community' series use attractive photographs and simple text to introduce children to the work of people they may meet. In 'Firefighters', children can read about firefighters in communities around the world, including what they do, the tools they use, where they work, and…

A day in the life of a.... firefighter

Follows a day in the life of caring professionals as they train, check the equipment and answer a 999 call for help. The book gives facts about the life of firefighters and suggests ways to help them. It also includes things to do or make.