Huge waves crash, and the ship is sinking! Everyone races to the life boats. They'll be safe there. Ship life boats are important and interesting emergency vehicles. Readers will race through infographics, actionpacked photography, and expertly leveled text to learn all about this fascinating transportation topic. From the vehicles' features to fun facts about the tools they carry, this title is perfect for community and my world discussions. It will appeal to fans of racing and reluctant readers too. Onpage vocabulary definitions, a table of contents, a glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index all enhance comprehension in a nonfiction beginning reader format.