"A basic exploration of the parts, equipment, and variations of ambulances, the fast-moving rescue vehicles. Also included is a pictorial diagram of the important rescue vehicle and its equipment." --

Needing money to cover his wife's medical bills, a decorated veteran teams up with his adoptive brother to steal $32 million from a Los Angeles bank. However, when their getaway goes spectacularly wrong, the desperate thieves hijack an ambulance that's carrying a severely wounded cop and an EMT worker. Caught in a high-speed chase, the two siblings must figure out a way to outrun the law while keeping their hostages alive.

"Carefully leveled text in a narrative format couple with vibrant photograph to explore the function and features of ambulances. Includes picture glossary and index."--

"Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about how ambulances work. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills"-- Provided by publisher.

"A basic introduction to ambulances. Simple text and full color photographs. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"Ambulances are amazing vehicles used to help people in their time of need. When someone is sick or injured, an ambulance is called and paramedics help get that person to the nearest hospital. But these vehicles are different all over the world. While some are bright red in one city, a few states away an ambulance might be neon yellow or even green! This book takes a look at these very fast and high-tech vehicles, giving beginning readers a glimpse...

When a plane crashes or a boat gets caught in a storm, helicopters fly to the scene! Faster than a ground or water crew, they take off and land without a runway, so they can handle even complicated missions. It's teamwork at its best when the Hero Copter comes to the rescue!