There's just something exciting about seeing a brightly colored fire truck as it roars by, lights flashing and siren wailing. Many children are fascinated by these huge machines that help keep people safe and protect their homes and other buildings. Students will learn about different kinds of fire trucks, from immense ladder trucks to the big pumpers that help move water to fight fires. Full-color photographs of fire trucks and firefighters will help catch interest, and manageable text and interesting facts will pull in developing readers.