Introduces young readers to different types of emergency vehicles and the important work they are used for, including such unusual rescue vehicles as amphibious trucks and firefighting aircraft.

Introduces the vehicles that firemen, policemen, and medics use when responding to emergencies, including fire engines, ambulances, and helicopters.

Introduces vehicles that perform rescue missions, including fire trucks, fireboats, ambulances, and hazmat trucks.

"Big emergencies call for fast, fantastic machines, but which ones are right for the job? Find out all about the emergency machines that are used to speed to the rescue, put out fires, and save people from danger."--Back cover.

Discusses the vehicles and devices used by fire fighters, police, Coast Guard, and others who help save lives.

Each book in the lively Machines at work series focuses on a different type of machine: how they work, their most important parts, how people use them and examples of unusual machines for specialized tasks. Each title has a four-page foldout section with close-ups detailing important features and facts about these incredible and useful machines.

"Hop in and see how tow trucks jump into action and bring help fast"-- "A wrecked car sits on the roadside. Soon a tow truck races up. It quickly lifts the car and pulls it to safety. Tow trucks are important and interesting emergency vehicles. Readers will race through infographics, action packed photography, and expertly leveled text to learn all about this fascinating transportation topic. From the vehicles' features to fun facts about the tools...

A basic exploration of the parts, equipment, and variations of helicopters, the flying rescue vehicles. Also included is a pictorial diagram of the important rescue vehicle and its equipment.

"Jump aboard with the mighty mechanics, for a fascinating look at tractors, emergency vehicles, monster trucks and construction vehicles, starting with the tools you need to fix each one. Everything, from the NASA Crawler that carries rockets to the launch pad to a rescue submersible that can rescue all of the sailors from even the largest submarine. It's a reading time page-turner!"--Provided by publisher.