Emergency Response: Hazmat : Disposing Toxic Materials (Paperback)

In Hazmat: Disposing Toxic Materials, young readers will learn what it takes to be a part of the team that is responsible for cleaning up hazardous materials. Featuring 32 pages of real-life photographs, a glossary, websites to visit, and more, this title offers readers an in-depth look at the training, techniques, and equipment these brave men and women use on a daily basis.

With vivid photos and engaging text, the titles in the Emergency Response series offer high-interest topics for students in grades 4–8. Readers will understand the dedication, expertise, and risks undertaken by the brave individuals who protect our U.S. citizens at home. Readers will discover the historical aspects of each job through timelines and gain reading comprehension skills with before- and after-reading activities, and more.