| Careers in Search and Rescue Operations Contributor(s): Freedman, Jeri (Author), Fall, Mitchell (Author), Plum, Jennifer (Author) |
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ISBN: 0823940497 ISBN-13: 9780823940493 Publisher: Rosen Central OUR PRICE: $70.55 Product Type: Library Binding Published: December 2002 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Careers |
| Dewey: 331.702 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The harrowing events of September 11, 2001, put in the spotlight heroic individuals who choose to work as search and rescue specialists. Whether it's the Coast Guard, FEMA, emergency medical response teams, police departments, the National Guard, or fire departments, when disaster strikes, we can be thankful tint these men and women are there--fully trained, on the alert, and ready to go. These books celebrate what it takes to be one of these brave individuals as well as discuss what day-to-day life on the job is like--all written in an informative yet easy-to-read manner that gives young readers insight into how they too can aspire to make a difference. |