| Heroic Jobs Contributor(s): Hunter, Nick (Author), Labrecque, Ellen (Author), Oxlade, Chris (Author) |
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ISBN: 1410943615 ISBN-13: 9781410943613 Publisher: Raintree OUR PRICE: $156.32 Product Type: Other - Other Formats Published: January 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - General (see Also Headings Under Family) |
| Series: Heroic Jobs |
| Physical Information: 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Discover the stories, people, and equipment behind the world's most dramatic rescues and police raids. Stunning photographs capture the drama and excitement of the rescue missions, while concluding chapters look at the essential skills required by the rescuers, how readers can pursue a career in the emergency services, and what they should do in the event of a real-life emergency. |
Contributor Bio(s): Oxlade, Chris: - Chris Oxlade is an experienced author of non-fiction books for children. He has written more than 200 titles on science, technology, sports and hobbies, from encyclopedia articles to fun activity books.Hunter, Nick: - Nick Hunter has written more than 30 books for young people. He has a degree in Modern History and specializes in writing about history and social studies. Nick enjoys all aspects of pop culture, particularly music from the 1950s to the present day. Before becoming an author, Nick worked in educational publishing for many years. He lives in Oxford, UK with his wife and two sons.Labrecque, Ellen: - Ellen Labrecque is a freelance writer who lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and two kids. She has written over 20 children's books. Previously, she was a Senior Editor at Sports Illustrated Kids Magazine. She loves writing, running, and spending time outside. |