Firefighting has come a long way since a bucket of water. Find out how and why!Investigate the first fire services in ancient Rome and how devastating fires have changed the way cities look forever. In this book, you'll learn about firefighting through the ages and discover the amazing work they do to protect us and the environment.This book is from Readerful's Independent Library. It is for children aged 6 to 7 to read without support. Readerful: Inspiring Children to Read MoreReaderful is a specially designed reading library that motivates children aged 4-11 to develop a lifelong love of reading. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books across three key collections: Books for Sharing: Picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessionsIndependent Library: Fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independentlyRise: Fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently.How Readerful works: &#8226 Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical reading sessions that motivate children to read more. &#8226 Encourage children to choose a book to read by themselves, from Readerful's Independent Library or from Rise. You'll find links between the books' topics, vocabulary, characters and authors - all designed to keep children reading, boost their vocabulary and develop their knowledge of the world around them.