(4) 4-6 Edge Books: Emergency! series. These books explore the training required for rescue work and the professional maneuvers involved when emergencies occur. Bomb details bomb technicians' process, from a first report through destroying the explosive; Search centers on locating and rescuing persons in danger when lost, injured, or involved in catastrophic events. On-the-job photographs (some with less impact than others) accompany the readable texts. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Edge Books: Emergency! titles: Bomb Disposal Units and Search and Rescue Teams.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 Edge Books: Emergency! series. REVIEW MISSING

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(3) K-3 Urgency Emergency! series. Jack (of nursery-rhyme fame) is being treated for a thumb and plum problem when Little Elephant arrives at City Hospital. Dog Dr. Glenda X-rays his swollen trunk and uses the Obstruction Suction Machine to remove four objects from it. Little Elephant's relatable childlike embarrassment shows in both dialogue and facial expressions in the welcoming cartoon art; vocabulary is just manageable for emerging readers.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(1) K-3 Urgency Emergency! series. New readers are in for a treat with these British imports. Both are set in an emergency room where Doctor Glenda (a dog) and Nurse Percy (a rooster) assist their nursery-rhyme- and fairy-tale-character patients. Muted colors and droll cartoon-style illustrations keep the action light and to the point. Limited, easy-to-decode vocabulary in a large typeface will support emerging readers. Review covers these Urgency Emergency! titles: Big Bad Wolf and Itsy Bitsy Spider.

Reviewer: Robin L. Smith | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2014

(1) K-3 Urgency Emergency! series. New readers are in for a treat with these British imports. Both are set in an emergency room where Doctor Glenda (a dog) and Nurse Percy (a rooster) assist their nursery-rhyme- and fairy-tale-character patients. Muted colors and droll cartoon-style illustrations keep the action light and to the point. Limited, easy-to-decode vocabulary in a large typeface will support emerging readers. Review covers these Urgency Emergency! titles: Big Bad Wolf and Itsy Bitsy Spider.

Reviewer: Robin L. Smith | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2014

(3) K-3 Emergency Vehicles series. Large color photos with instructive labels are complemented by short, clear texts introducing the important features and purposes of four kinds of rescue vehicles. Curious machine-lovers will be fascinated by the information and amped up by the frenetic graphics and sound effects (BRRRMM!, CRAASSH!). Helpful appendices include a six-question quiz. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Emergency Vehicle titles: Ambulance Rescue, Police Rescue, Fire Rescue, and Sea Rescue.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(3) K-3 Emergency Vehicles series. Large color photos with instructive labels are complemented by short, clear texts introducing the important features and purposes of four kinds of rescue vehicles. Curious machine-lovers will be fascinated by the information and amped up by the frenetic graphics and sound effects (BRRRMM!, CRAASSH!). Helpful appendices include a six-question quiz. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Emergency Vehicle titles: Ambulance Rescue, Police Rescue, Fire Rescue, and Sea Rescue.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(3) K-3 Emergency Vehicles series. Large color photos with instructive labels are complemented by short, clear texts introducing the important features and purposes of four kinds of rescue vehicles. Curious machine-lovers will be fascinated by the information and amped up by the frenetic graphics and sound effects (BRRRMM!, CRAASSH!). Helpful appendices include a six-question quiz. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Emergency Vehicle titles: Ambulance Rescue, Police Rescue, Fire Rescue, and Sea Rescue.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(3) K-3 Emergency Vehicles series. Large color photos with instructive labels are complemented by short, clear texts introducing the important features and purposes of four kinds of rescue vehicles. Curious machine-lovers will be fascinated by the information and amped up by the frenetic graphics and sound effects (BRRRMM!, CRAASSH!). Helpful appendices include a six-question quiz. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Emergency Vehicle titles: Ambulance Rescue, Police Rescue, Fire Rescue, and Sea Rescue.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) 4-6 Emergency! series. These are superficial overviews of natural and accident-related disasters. Each book defines the topic and identifies some notable events, mostly from recent history. For example, Earthquake includes catastrophes ranging from the 1906 San Francisco quake to the 2011 Japanese tsunami. Sidebars include eyewitness accounts and news segments from media sources. Reluctant readers will respond to the dramatic photographs. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Emergency! titles: Plane Crash, Earthquake, Oil Disaster, Fire Disaster, Nuclear Accident, and Chemical Accident.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 Emergency! series. These are superficial overviews of natural and accident-related disasters. Each book defines the topic and identifies some notable events, mostly from recent history. For example, Earthquake includes catastrophes ranging from the 1906 San Francisco quake to the 2011 Japanese tsunami. Sidebars include eyewitness accounts and news segments from media sources. Reluctant readers will respond to the dramatic photographs. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Emergency! titles: Plane Crash, Earthquake, Oil Disaster, Fire Disaster, Nuclear Accident, and Chemical Accident.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 Emergency! series. These are superficial overviews of natural and accident-related disasters. Each book defines the topic and identifies some notable events, mostly from recent history. For example, Earthquake includes catastrophes ranging from the 1906 San Francisco quake to the 2011 Japanese tsunami. Sidebars include eyewitness accounts and news segments from media sources. Reluctant readers will respond to the dramatic photographs. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Emergency! titles: Plane Crash, Earthquake, Oil Disaster, Fire Disaster, Nuclear Accident, and Chemical Accident.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 Emergency Workers series. Focusing on a particular aspect of emergency work, each of these books discusses training requirements, duties, gear, specialized vehicles, and types of situations the worker can expect to face. Short chapters feature photos on every page, extending the information in the dry, formulaic text. An interview with a real emergency worker provides insight into what the career is like. Glos., ind. Review covers these Emergency Workers titles: EMT, Firefighter, Hazmat, and Police.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) 4-6 Emergency Workers series. Focusing on a particular aspect of emergency work, each of these books discusses training requirements, duties, gear, specialized vehicles, and types of situations the worker can expect to face. Short chapters feature photos on every page, extending the information in the dry, formulaic text. An interview with a real emergency worker provides insight into what the career is like. Glos., ind. Review covers these Emergency Workers titles: EMT, Firefighter, Hazmat, and Police.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) 4-6 Emergency Workers series. Focusing on a particular aspect of emergency work, each of these books discusses training requirements, duties, gear, specialized vehicles, and types of situations the worker can expect to face. Short chapters feature photos on every page, extending the information in the dry, formulaic text. An interview with a real emergency worker provides insight into what the career is like. Glos., ind. Review covers these Emergency Workers titles: EMT, Firefighter, Hazmat, and Police.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) 4-6 Emergency Workers series. Focusing on a particular aspect of emergency work, each of these books discusses training requirements, duties, gear, specialized vehicles, and types of situations the worker can expect to face. Short chapters feature photos on every page, extending the information in the dry, formulaic text. An interview with a real emergency worker provides insight into what the career is like. Glos., ind. Review covers these Emergency Workers titles: EMT, Firefighter, Hazmat, and Police.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) 4-6 Emergency! series. These are superficial overviews of natural and accident-related disasters. Each book defines the topic and identifies some notable events, mostly from recent history. For example, Earthquake includes catastrophes ranging from the 1906 San Francisco quake to the 2011 Japanese tsunami. Sidebars include eyewitness accounts and news segments from media sources. Reluctant readers will respond to the dramatic photographs. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Emergency! titles: Plane Crash, Earthquake, Oil Disaster, Fire Disaster, Nuclear Accident, and Chemical Accident.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 Emergency! series. These are superficial overviews of natural and accident-related disasters. Each book defines the topic and identifies some notable events, mostly from recent history. For example, Earthquake includes catastrophes ranging from the 1906 San Francisco quake to the 2011 Japanese tsunami. Sidebars include eyewitness accounts and news segments from media sources. Reluctant readers will respond to the dramatic photographs. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Emergency! titles: Plane Crash, Earthquake, Oil Disaster, Fire Disaster, Nuclear Accident, and Chemical Accident.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 Emergency! series. These are superficial overviews of natural and accident-related disasters. Each book defines the topic and identifies some notable events, mostly from recent history. For example, Earthquake includes catastrophes ranging from the 1906 San Francisco quake to the 2011 Japanese tsunami. Sidebars include eyewitness accounts and news segments from media sources. Reluctant readers will respond to the dramatic photographs. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Emergency! titles: Plane Crash, Earthquake, Oil Disaster, Fire Disaster, Nuclear Accident, and Chemical Accident.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) K-3 Emergency Vehicles series. This series presents very broad information about vehicles commonly used in community-rescue operations. Each volume describes the roles of various types of vehicles within the category and extends knowledge of their importance. Readers will be drawn to the large, colorful photographs and accessible texts (though the off-kilter font is distracting). Hands-on activities are included. Glos., ind. Review covers these Emergency Vehicles titles: Ambulance, Fire Truck, Police Car, and Rescue Boat.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg