State Troopers
From the Series Police: Search & Rescue!
In May 2015, Iowa State Trooper Tracy Bohlen was patrolling a busy highway when a truck ahead of him stopped suddenly. A teenage boy inside the truck yelled for help. The boy's father, who had been driving a truck, was suffering a heart attack. Trooper Bohlen knew that the man needed help right away. He used the skills he had learned during his training to perform CPR on the sick driver in the middle of the road! 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 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 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Category | Hi-Lo, Nonfiction |
| Subject | Social Studies |
| Copyright | 2016 |
| Publisher | Bearport Publishing |
| Imprint | Bearport Books |
| Language | English |
| Publication Date | 2015-12-15 |
| BISACS | JNF011000 |
|---|---|
| Dewey | 363.2'332 |
| Lexile | 950 |
| Guided Reading Level | O |
| ATOS Reading Level | 5.4 |
| ATOS Interest Level | MG |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 180516 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
| Features | Activities for further learning |
Reviews
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.
