Air-Sea Rescue Officers
The passengers and crew of US Airways Fight 1549 feared the worst--the plane they were on was about to crash. The captain steadied the plane and landed it in the Hudson River. The passengers and crew evacuated to the wings of the plane as freezing water poured into the cabin. Moments later, the NYPD air-sea rescue team arrived. Specially trained police officers jumped from a helicopter into icy, fast-moving water. They swam to the victims and carried them through the water to safety. Dramatic, true stories will keep readers turning the pages as they learn about how these skilled police responders stay calm, think quickly, and act fast to address serious situations in which people or animals are lost or in danger. In addition, readers will go behind the scenes to see how these everyday heroes train for a wide variety of emergency rescues, so that they are ready to help day or night.
| Interest Level | Grade 2 - Grade 7 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| BISACS | JNF011000 |
| Genre | Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction |
| Copyright | 2016 |
| Publisher | Bearport Publishing |
| Series | Police: Search and Rescue! |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9781943553464, 9781943553808 |
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| Title Format | Unlimited Access eBook, Savings Bundle |
| Dewey | 363.34'81 |
| ATOS Reading Level | 5.6 |
| Guided Reading Level | O |
| Lexile Reading Level | 1000 |
| AR Quiz Number | 180508 |
| Author | Kevin Blake |
SLJ Review - Police: Search & Rescue
Filled with action-packed photos and straightforward information, the volumes in this set will have readers on the edge of their seats as they vicariously experience the often thrilling operations of police search-and-rescue workers. Although some of the real-life examples may be scary to some, the outcomes are generally positive and provide students with an honest look at jobs that are often dangerous, but satisfying for the brave individuals who risk their lives to save others. Vibrant spreads as well as brief yet fascinating text boxes add further interest to topics that will leave readers breathless and eager to learn more. VERDICT These well-written and highly engaging books earn high marks and will appeal to thrill seekers.
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