999 Young Lifesavers: Emergency Action for Everyone

ISBN-10
0563404310
ISBN-13
9780563404316
Category
CPR (First aid)
Pages
64
Language
English
Published
1995
Authors
British Broadcasting Corporation Staff, BBC Children's Books

Description

Tying in with the children's television series, 999 and 999 Lifesavers, this book contains instructions on how to react in emergencies. The topics covered include coping with sudden illness, what to do if someone is struck by lightning, survival out of doors, electrical accidents and road accidents. There is also advice on how to avoid accidents in the first place, focusing on, for instance, dangerous plants and animals, and sensible behaviour at the seaside.

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