Firefighters

by Chris Oxlade, Thea Feldman

LEVEL 3 - READING ALONE WITH SOME HELP (orange)
Sentences will become more varied and longer and some more formal vocabulary will be introduced. Includes glossary and index. This beginning chapter book introduces children to ins and outs of being a firefighter. Through accessible vocabulary, vivid images, and clean layouts, Kingfisher Readers L3: Firefighters educates young readers on the way firefighters help the community. Details such as firefighting tools, vehicles, and equipment, how firefighters put out fires, and fire safety are all discussed in easy to follow chapters and side-bars perfect for beginning or struggling readers.

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2013

About the author

Chris Oxlade is the best-selling author of more than 150 non-fiction books, most of them explaining complex scientific ideas and modern technology to young readers in readable text.

Reviews

[Adrianna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Firefighters by Chris Oxlade is a great book for introducing young readers to firefighters. The book begins with a brief description of a firefighter and how they help with emergencies, whether they are fires or people who have been in car accidents. I learned a few interesting facts while reading this book. I learned that a firefighter's clothing and equipment can weigh more than 50 pounds. I also learned that on a windy day, a wildfire can burn through a forest faster than a person can run. This was an informational read and the reader is able to learn different facts about firefighters.

[Becky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Firefighters by Chris Oxlade and Thea Feldman is a level three nonfiction reader published by Kingfisher. Other level three titles include: Ancient Rome, Cars, Creepy-Crawlers, Dinosaur World, Record-Breakers, and Volcanoes. Level three readers feature short paragraphs with more complex sentences, introduce high-interest specialized vocabulary, include a table of contents, captions, fact boxes, glossary, and index. The glossary for Firefighters include the words: breathing apparatus, cutter, emergency, equipment, fire extinguisher, foam, hydrant, nozzle, pump, siren, smoke detector, spreader, sprinkler, wildfire, and winch. You can tell from the glossary that this will definitely be more complex and informative than any level one or two reader!

From "What is a Firefighter?"
A firefighter is someone who helps in an emergency. A firefighter's main job is to put out fires. When a fire starts, a team of firefighters rushes to the fire. The firefighters use hoses, ladders, and other equipment to put out the fire. They rescue people trapped by fire, too.
Firefighters help with other emergencies. They rescue people after accidents such as car crashes. They also help people trapped in floods or on cliffs by the sea.

I found this one to be very informative. It even includes a two page spread on firefighters in the past!