SERIES MADE SIMPLE

Disaster Relief

by Chris OXLADE
978-1-4109-4358-3. ea vol: 32p. (Heroic Jobs Series). photos. further reading. glossary. index. Web sites. CIP. Heinemann/Raintree. 2012. PLB $29.32; pap. $7.99.
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Gr 1–3—High-profile disasters meet high-interest jobs. Well-organized texts with short, simple sentences set against white backgrounds ensure easy readability. The on-scene photos are exciting but not violent. Many show specialized equipment, but they are inconsistently captioned. The glossaries provide a confusing selection of vocabulary words, e.g., in Fires, "burn" is defined but "collapse" is not, and some definitions are poorly written, e.g., in Crime, "illegally" is defined as "do something that is against the law." Some volumes include relevant safety tips, though these can be puzzling—Fires suggests checking smoke detectors once a week, which seems excessive (FEMA's website recommends once a month). Though flashy and eye-catching, many flaws weaken this set.
Disaster and Mountain describe basic rescue operations undertaken by specially trained personnel following natural disasters, including floods, earthquakes, and avalanches. Special Forces briefly recounts military rescue missions performed by special forces operatives during wars or following acts of terrorism. Clear photographs accompany the large-font, lackluster texts. "Did You Know?" boxes provide additional information. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Heroic Jobs titles: Disaster Relief, Special Forces, and Mountain Rescue.
Reviewed by Rebecca Dash Donsky , Apr 01, 2012

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