Books in The Work of Heroes: First Responders in Action series

Whether speeding in an ambulance to the scene of an accident or treating survivors in the aftermath of a natural disaster, it's all in a day's work for these brave paramedics. In this gripping new book, children will meet the everyday heroes who provide emergency care to injured people when every second counts. Dramatic true stories reveal how these courageous workers use their quick thinking and expert emergency skills to take action in dangerous situations. In addition, readers will get an inside look at the history of paramedics, how they are trained, and the special equipment they use. Large, full-color photos and an engaging narrative text will keep kids turning the pages to see paramedics doing what they do best—helping people and saving lives.

Whether jumping out of a plane to help stop a deadly wildfire from destroying a forest or racing in an ambulance to rescue a family from a burning building, it's all in a day's work for these brave heroes who have dedicated their careers to saving people's lives. In this gripping new book, children will meet the firefighters who are first on the scene when people need help the most. Dramatic true stories will keep readers turning the pages as they learn first-hand how these courageous workers use their quick thinking and expert emergency skills to come to the aid of people at a moment's notice. In addition, they will go behind the scenes to learn how these everyday heroes prepare and train for their job so that they are always ready to spring into action—even when they least expect it.

No one knows when an emergency will strike. Luckily, there are people who are ready to spring into action at a moment's notice. Whether rescuing a family from deadly flames or performing emergency surgery on victims of a massive earthquake, it's all in a day's work for the brave heroes who have dedicated their careers to saving people's lives. In The Work of Heroes: First Responders in Action, children will meet the firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and doctors who are first on the scene when people need help the most. Dramatic true stories will keep readers turning the pages as they learn firsthand how these brave workers use their quick thinking and expert emergency skills to come to the aid of people all over the world. In addition, readers will go behind the scenes to learn how these workers prepare and train for their job so that they are always ready to rescue people—even when they least expect it.