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Chapters include: - Smoke, Fires, and a Whole Lot More - Fighting Fires, Saving Lives, Doing Chores - Firefighting Tech and Trends - Brains, Brawn, and Heart - Up the Ladder and Behind the Scenes - Kids Ask, Firefighters Answer - Your Virtual Firefighting Experience - Count Me In (or Out)! Each accessible book includes: - A behind-the-scenes look at the featured industry - Profiles of working professionals that offer an inside peek at what they do - "Reality Check" sidebars to help readers decide if this is the job for them - "Find Out More" and "Check It Out" sidebars for further research - "A Day in the Life" activity list that details a typical day on the job - Q&As between real-life kids and pros - A "Count Me In" journal feature for readers to track their activities. With a lively tone, dynamic look, and plenty of full-color and black-and-white photographs, the Virtual Apprentice books are the perfect starting point for young adults beginning their career exploration.Reeves, Diane Lindsey is the author of 'Firefighter Firefighter', published 2007 under ISBN 9780816067510 and ISBN 0816067511.
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