Search and Rescue Teams: Saving People in Danger

by Justin Petersen

Overview

When a boy is lost in the wilderness, it’s time for the experts to go to work. Curious readers can first learn how Search and Rescue teams prepare to search for lost people or help those whose lives are in danger. Then they can go on an exciting ride along to see how these brave people work to find people or save them in emergency situations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781491480311
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2016
Series:	EMERGENCY!
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.31(d)
Lexile:	980L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Justin Petersen has been a freelance writer for more than 12 years, mainly writing about sports. He often ties family and adventure into his stories. His work has been syndicated across the Internet in addition to print. Justin lives in Roseville, California, with his wife and four children.

Table of Contents

Search and rescue in action — Preparation and training — Emergency responses — On the scene — Mission accomplished.

Interviews

1. Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at how emergency responders do their day-to-day jobs. 2. Relates first-person accounts of responders and their experiences on the job. 3. Helps readers to know that emergency workers are there to help keep people safe during dangerous situations.