This book's easy-to-read text explains the tasks and training involved in rescuing people from floods, as well as the dangers this job involves. Short paragraphs and plenty of colorful photos make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
Emma Kaiser is a writer and educator based in western Minnesota. She has a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from the University of Minnesota, and her writing has been published in a number of magazines and publications. She is the author of several other nonfiction books for students.