Picture World
6 total works
A look at the types of aircraft used to rescue people from remote, often inaccessible places.
Describes security preparations at airports for such emergencies as crashes, fires, or terrorist attacks. Includes photographs of the vehicles and other equipment used in such situations.
Describes the vehicles, equipment, and clothing used by fire fighters.
Describes the training, preparation, and kind of missions faced by astronauts and discusses the pioneers of space travel.
Examines vehicles and methods used for emergency rescue operations at sea, discussing tugboats, hovercraft, flying boats, and icebreakers.
Looks at the variety of vehicles used by police forces around the world to pursue criminals, rescue accident victims, observe traffic, and transport prisoners.