Rescue : Eyewitness Books

Discover the world of the rescue services -- from life-saving techniques to the latest technology. Full-color photos of real incidents, equipment, clothing, & rescue techniques offer insight into the dangerous work of those who risk their lives to save others. See the protective clothing that firefighters wear, how animals can save people's lives, & how to survive until help arrives. Learn what equipment an ambulance carries, about the work of international aid org's., how helicopters are used in search & rescue operations, & how people survive in times of war. Discover how rescuers locate people in collapsed buildings, how mountain rescue teams operate, & what happens when a plane crashes. And much more. A DK (Dorling Kindersley) book.Watts, Claire is the author of 'Rescue : Eyewitness Books', published 2004 under ISBN 9780756772871 and ISBN 0756772877.