School &
Library Binding: 48 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.37 x 10.44 x 10.26
Publisher: Putnam Pub Group Juv; (August 2002) ISBN: 0399239537
This is the inspiring true story of the
John J. Harvey-a retired New York City fireboat reinstated on September 11,
2001. Originally launched in 1931, the Harvey was the most powerful fireboat of
her time. After the September 11 attacks, with fire hydrants at Ground Zero
inoperable and the Hudson River's water supply critical to fighting the blaze,
the fire department called on the Harvey for help. There were
adjustments-forcing water into hoses by jamming soda bottles and wood into
nozzles with a sledgehammer-and then the fireboat's volunteer crew pumped
much-needed water to the disaster site. The John J. Harvey proved she was still
one of New York's Bravest!
FireBoat
CHOICE SELECTION
-
Our Other Top Rated Books
