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Fire Safety
Media Center Resources
Chald, D. (1982). When there is a fire, go outside. Chicago, IL: Children’s Press.
“Presents safety rules to be followed in case of a fire in the house.”
Call Tag: 628.9 CHA
Lexile ~330
Donahue, J. U. (2009). Contain the flame: outdoor fire safety. Minneapolis, MN: Picture Window Books.
“Simple text and illustrations of a family camping in the woods provide an introduction to outdoor fire safety.”
Call Tag: 628.9 DO
Lexile 550L
Kesselring, S. (2011). Being safe with fire. Mankato, MN: Child’s World.
“Presents rules for being safe around fireplaces, woodstoves, lamps, and heaters, when cooking, and when handling matches and lighters, discusses the importance of having smoke detectors in the home, and explains what to do in case of a fire.”
Call Tag: 628.9 KE
Lexile 560L
Pancella, P. (2005). Fire safety. Chicago, IL: Heinemann Press.
“Describes the rules of fire safety for young readers, looking at good and bad fires, identifying some of the things that can start fires, and explaining exactly what to do in the event of a house fire.”
Call Tag: 613.6 PA
Lexile ~535
myOn Resources
Donahue, J. U.(2009). Contain the flame: outdoor fire safety. Minneapolis, MN: Picture Window Books.
“Pick an open spot. Fill a bucket with water, and stay outside the fire ring. It's time to learn the rules of outdoor fire safety!”
Audio Time 4 mins
Lexile 550L
Schuh, M. C. (2009). Fire safety in action. Mankato, MN: capstone Press.
“Put your fire safety knowledge in action. See how to prepare and get out safely if there's a fire.”
Audio Time 2 mins
Lexile 280L