Author: Rob Lee
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780434961030
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32

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Fireman Sam and the resourceful firefighter Penny Morris feature in this story of the Pontypandy Fire Brigade and the boat rescue.

Author: Fireman Sam
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781405276757
Category : Board books
Languages : en
Pages : 16

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Join Fireman Sam and his amazing Rescue Crew as they save the children in an exciting deep sea rescue! Fans can join in with the adventures by answering fun questions to move the story on. This is a great way for little ones to interact with their heroes!

Author: Rodman Philbrick
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338266918
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 174

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Newbery Honor author Rodman Philbrick sends readers straight into the nightmare of a raging wildfire as 12-year-old Sam is trapped by explosive flames and deadly smoke that threaten to take his life. Can he survive? Flames race toward Sam Castine's summer camp as evacuation buses are loading, but Sam runs back to get his phone. Suddenly, a flash of heat blasts him as pine trees explode. Now a wall of fire separates Sam from his bus, and there's only one thing to do: Run for his life. Run or die.Lungs burning, Sam's only goal is to keep moving. Drought has made the forest a tinderbox, and Sam struggles to remember survival tricks he learned from his late father. Then, when he least expects it, he encounters Delphy, an older girl who is also lost. Their unlikely friendship grows as they join forces to find civilization.The pace never slows, and eventually flames surround Sam and Delphy on all sides. A powerful bond is forged that can only grow out of true hardship -- as two true friends beat all odds and outwit one of the deadliest fires ever.At the end of the novel, information about wildfires and useful safety tips add to the reader's understanding of one of the US's most dangerous natural disasters.

Author: Wong Herbert Yee
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 054756239X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

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Fireman small has a busy day rescuing people and fighting fires . . . and it's not over yet. Just as he's preparing for a good night's sleep, the fire bell rings yet again.

Author: Thomas Kingsley Troupe
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1404855351
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 14

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Describes the work of a firefighter, and discusses the education and training needed to become a firefighter.

Author: Richard A. Hulver
Publisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN: 016095021X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 438

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Dedicated to the Sailors and Marines who lost their lives on the final voyage of USS Indianapolis and to those who survived the torment at sea following its sinking. plus the crews that risked their lives in rescue ships. The USS Indianapolis (CA-35) was a decorated World War II warship that is primarily remembered for her worst 15 minutes. . This ship earned ten (10) battle stars for her service in World War II and was credited for shooting down nine (9) enemy planes. However, this fame was overshadowed by the first 15 minutes July 30, 1945, when she was struck by two (2) torpedoes from Japanese submarine I-58 and sent to the bottom of the Philippine Sea. The sinking of Indianapolis and the loss of 880 crew out of 1,196 --most deaths occurring in the 4-5 day wait for a rescue delayed --is a tragedy in U.S. naval history. This historical reference showcases primary source documents to tell the story of Indianapolis, the history of this tragedy from the U.S. Navy perspective. It recounts the sinking, rescue efforts, follow-up investigations, aftermath and continuing communications efforts. Included are deck logs to better understand the ship location when she sunk and testimony of survivors and participants. For additional historical publications produced by the U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command, please check out these resources here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/agency/naval-history-heritage-command Year 2016 marked the 71st anniversary of the sinking and another spike in public attention on the loss -- including a big screen adaptation of the story, talk of future films, documentaries, and planned expeditions to locate the wreckage of the warship.

Author:
Publisher: Egmont Books (UK)
ISBN: 9781405257367
Category : Fireman Sam (Fictitious character)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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When a flood hits Pontypandy, it's up to Fireman Sam and his rescue team to keep everyone safe. But when Norman takes it upon himself to save Woolly and Lambykins, will he be the one in danger?

Author: Walter Lord
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805077643
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 212

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A cloth bag containing eight copies of the title.

Author:
Publisher: Heinemann Young Books
ISBN: 9780749720070
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 24

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Author: NO AUTHOR
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781405279734
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 16

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Join Fireman Sam and his amazing Rescue Crew as they save the children from a fire out on Pontypandy Island! Fans can join in with the adventures by answering fun questions to move the story on. This is a great way for little ones to interact with their heroes! With simple text and bright colourful pages, this is the perfect first Fireman Sam book.