The Firefighter's Handbook
The Firefighter's Handbook
Select a format:
Perma-Bound from Publisher's Hardcover ©2019--
Publisher's Hardcover ©2019--
To purchase this item, you must first login or register for a new account.
Simon & Schuster, Inc.
Annotation: A picture book exploration of what it takes to be a firefighter, including training and equipment.
Genre: [Engineering]
 
Reviews: 2
Catalog Number: #194889
Format: Perma-Bound from Publisher's Hardcover
Copyright Date: 2019
Edition Date: 2019 Release Date: 09/17/19
Pages: 1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN: Publisher: 1-534-41733-8 Perma-Bound: 0-7804-6199-1
ISBN 13: Publisher: 978-1-534-41733-5 Perma-Bound: 978-0-7804-6199-4
Dewey: 628.9
LCCN: 2018040583
Dimensions: 26 cm.
Language: English
Reviews:
ALA Booklist (Thu Nov 01 00:00:00 CDT 2018)

There's no denying that being a firefighter is a tough job. In her latest informational picture book, nonfiction whiz McCarthy shows just what it takes to become and work as this community hero. First, there's a physical ability test with such tasks such as climbing stairs while wearing a 75-pound vest and an interview that looks for team-building traits. Because firefighters also need good memory skills, the author includes a double-page illustration of varied individuals for young readers to test their memory about using questions at the end of the book. While McCarthy's acrylic paintings depict diverse male and female firefighters with her signature cartoon faces, the firefighters' personal gear, equipment, and vehicles are illustrated realistically with precise details. In addition to descriptions of typical training and fire station tasks, children will learn about other requirements, like paramedic skills, and firefighting in nontraditional settings, like at the airport or in the ocean. A concluding section features an interview with a retired fire department battalion chief. An essential title for any elementary unit on community helpers.

Kirkus Reviews

A pictorial guide for fostering future firefighters.With a friendly "welcome!" the book ushers young readers into their training as fledgling firefighters. They are shown what is expected of them physically, from general exercises like running or pullups to more specific tasks such as climbing stairs with a weighted vest or dragging a hose long distances. McCarthy includes diagrams and simple explanations of personal protective equipment like axes, helmets, and self-contained breathing apparatus facepieces and cylinders as well as cutaways of rescue vehicles showing where these materials are stored. Also shown are types of firefighters and descriptions of related professionals like paramedics. McCarthy's trademark bright and lovely painted illustrations are clear and expressive. The text clearly addresses its readers as "you," asking questions along the way, bringing them into the book in a way that works well read aloud or independently. Aftermatter consists of an author interview with a (white, older, male) firefighter and questions for him from children and a smattering of websites to find additional information. Young firefighting aficionados looking to self-identify will find lots to work with here, as persons of multiple races and gender identities are shown.An informative offering that is both appropriately accessible and comprehensive. (Informational picture book. 5-8)

Reviewing Agencies: - Find Other Reviewed Titles
ALA Booklist (Thu Nov 01 00:00:00 CDT 2018)
Kirkus Reviews
Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references.
Word Count: 1,393
Reading Level: 4.5
Interest Level: K-3
Accelerated Reader: reading level: 4.5 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 505498 / grade: Lower Grades
Lexile: 720L

The writing is clear and specific, and the expansive, colorful acrylic illustrations, including labeled diagrams, are themselves quite informative.” —Horn Book (starred review)

From award-winning author-illustrator Meghan McCarthy comes an entertaining picture book that explores the training and day-to-day life of being a firefighter as they put out fires and saves lives.

Do you have what it takes to be a firefighter?

From attending the Firefighter Academy to training with a team, there are many things you have to accomplish before becoming a firefighter! Learn the tools firefighters use, the kinds of trucks firefighters drive, and the dangerous situations they find themselves in as they put their lives on the line to help others in this charming picture book from the author of Pop: The Invention of Bubble Gum.


*Prices subject to change without notice and listed in US dollars.
Perma-Bound bindings are unconditionally guaranteed (excludes textbook rebinding).
Paperbacks are not guaranteed.
Please Note: All Digital Material Sales Final.