Meghan McCarthy Firefighters' Handbook (Hardback)

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Publication Name
Firefighters' Handbook
Title
Firefighters' Handbook
Contributor
Meghan McCarthy (Illustrated by)
ISBN-10
1534417338
EAN
9781534417335
ISBN
9781534417335
Release Date
09/17/2019
Release Year
2019
Country/Region of Manufacture
US
Intended Audience
Ages 4-8
Type
History
Category

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
ISBN-10
1534417338
ISBN-13
9781534417335
eBay Product ID (ePID)
9038659852

Product Key Features

Book Title
Firefighters' Handbook
Number of Pages
48 Pages
Language
English
Topic
History / Military & Wars, Biography & Autobiography / Historical, Careers, History / United States / 20th Century
Publication Year
2019
Illustrator
Yes, Mccarthy, Meghan
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Author
Meghan Mccarthy
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
15.9 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2018-040583
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), 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., McCarthy (Astronaut Handbook, rev. 7/08; All That Trash, rev. 5/18) brings her recognizable illustration style (bug-eyed humans with sideways grins) to the kid-captivating topic of firefighting. Friendly, direct-address text covers firefighter training (our first in-the-know terminology comes on the second spread, with preparations for the CPAT--that's Candidate Physical Ability Test); detailed information about the many types of equipment and their uses; daily tasks; helpful skills to have or cultivate (physical strength; no fear of heights; good memory, there's a quiz). The writing is clear and specific, and the expansive, colorful acrylic illustrations, including labeled diagrams, are themselves quite informative, showing, for example, the difference between a fire truck and a fire engine and including everything down to WD-40 and baby wipes. Firefighters' camaraderie comes through clearly ("Your firefighter team will become your second family"), and while the disaster-scenario scenes aren't frantic, neither are they unrealistically downplayed. Children-as-firefighters occasionally appear in the pictures (in small print: "WARNING: This child is too little and young to be on a fire scene! Do not imitate, please"), drawing readers in and allowing them to visualize this aspirational career. Back matter includes an interview with a retired fire department battalion chief, including questions both from McCarthy and from children (Sadie: "Have you ever saved a baby from a fire?"). elissa gershowitz
Dewey Edition
23
Grade From
Preschool
Dewey Decimal
363.378
Grade To
Third Grade
Synopsis
" 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 ., " 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 .
LC Classification Number
TH9148.M3293 2019

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