The Beach Patrol cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.5
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 1141
Points per Word 0.000438
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

The Beach Patrol by John O'Brien (with coauthor Max Bilkins) follows a typical day for lifeguards working on a crowded beach. The book introduces young readers to the equipment lifeguards use, the terminology they need to know, and the ocean conditions they must monitor. It also explores the behavior of beach visitors that lifeguards must watch to keep everyone safe.

Quick Summary

Get ready to meet the real-life heroes who save lives on the sandy shore. Young readers will blaze through pages filled with fast boats, big rescue helicopters, and the brave crew members who race against the clock to help swimmers in trouble. If your little one loves stories about brave community helpers or enjoys reading about real-life heroes who rescue people, they will absolutely devour this front-row seat to beach patrol life. Perfect for kids in kindergarten through third grade who crave quick, true-to-life adventures with plenty of pictures and easy-to-read text.