Orem Library

Simple text and photographs depict the activities of a firefighter.

A visit to a firehouse is an exciting event for most any youth. This nonfiction narrative covers some of the basics that one will see on such a visit, including fire trucks, firehouse dogs, and firefighters. The book’s vivid photographs of heroic firefighters at work, and of curious kids visiting a firehouse, will engage beginning readers from cover to cover.

Did someone call a firefighter? Readers will love reading about this high-interest career through the scope of the tools firefighters use. Theyll learn about the special clothing firefighters wear to keep themselves safe, as well as the tools that help them get into buildings and put out fires. Each tool has both a description and an explanation of its function, which are supplemented by vivid visuals to give a concrete understanding of the tool.

Rhinos who rescue know there's no time to slug around when there's a major rager looming! No job is too big or too rinky dink for these rhino heroes. The heat is on! With Julie Mammano's charming illustrations and glossary of rescue lingo, readers will be pumped about all of the daring heroics in Rhinos Who Rescue.

When Ted awakens to the smell of smoke and cannot find a firefighter, he decides to become one for the day, much to the dismay of his mother, neighbors, principal, and classmates.

Photographs and simple text in English and Spanish depict the activities of a firefighter.

After dressing up as fire fighters, building a fire truck out of a cardboard box, and extinguishing imaginary fires on the playground, Mrs. Iverson's students are surprised by the arrival of a real fire engine with real fire fighters on board.

A basic introduction to what is on a fire truck and how the equipment is used.

Spark's fear of fire has kept him from being a proper dragon, so he takes a job with the Hardscrabble volunteer fire department in hopes of conquering his fear.

Shows fire fighters in action as they work to put out fires in an apartment building, at the seaside, and in a forest.