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E/W Guide: 115 Rescue Book

SOS! With this well-known international distress call (it stands for Save Our Souls), many a stranded survivor of disaster has attempted to spread the word that help is needed--fast. And whether survivors are at sea, buried in earthquake rubble, lost on mountains, or trapped in a crashed car, remarkable rescue workers--human and animal--are equipped to rush in and save souls. Dorling Kindersley is renowned for its stunning reference books; Rescue is no exception. This guide to the thrilling world of emergency rescue service is chock-full of compelling photos of real incidents, rescue techniques, protective clothing, vehicles, and supplies. Informative text instructs readers how to survive until help arrives (it's not a comprehensive how-to, though) and allows them a peek at the lives of firefighters, mountain rescue teams, lifeguards, wartime rescuers, and natural and environmental disaster workers. From historical events (the Chernobyl meltdown, the Oklahoma City bombing, the sinking of the Titanic) to futuristic technologies in the works (mine-detector robots, battery-operated personal beacon devices for people at sea, radar flashlights that allow police to "see" through walls in a hostage situation), rescue situations and solutions never fail to fascinate. (Ages 9 and older) --Emilie CoulterRead More

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  • Product Description

    The newspapers are always full of daring rescues from around the world, from an ambulance team saving a car crash victim on a London street to a daring rescue attempt by international aid services after a flood in a distant country. But have you ever wanted more information about the challenges faced by the emergency services when they risk life and limb to save others? You can discover this amazing world of adventure and courage with this guide. This reference provides the inside track on the exciting world of the emergency rescue. Featuring dramatic full-colour photographs of real-life or death situations, it offers an insight into the dangerous work of the heroes who risk eveything to save others. From fictional superheroes such as Superman to the real-life bravery of firefighters, ambulance services, the police, armed response teams and lifeguards, the book looks at daring incidents from around the globe and features detailed photographs of equipment used by the emergency services, exploring their history and vital work.

  • 0751313645
  • 9780751313642
  • Claire Watts
  • 5 April 2001
  • DK ELT/Schools
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 63
  • 1
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