Read about the history of firefighting and the true story of a light bulb that has been burning for 109 years. Made of a carbon filament and hand-blown glass, the bulb hangs in a Livermore, California, fire station. You can view the light bulb through its own webcam. Afterword.

Strongest for 2nd grade. Fits community unit perfectly. Really shows how an important piece of a community can change over time.

Summary: This little light bulb in this firehouse has been lit for hundreds of years. It has seen transportation changed from horse carriages to automobiles, like today's fire trucks and the light bulb has seen fire fought by bucket of water to actual water hose. Even through all these changes and many years the light bulb still shines brightly in that firehouse.

Personal reaction: This story is cute and I believe it means it talks about staying strong when it comes to change. I recently have many changes going on such as a new baby and having my own family.

Classroom ideas: I would always asks questions about a book before I read to them. Such as for this one, What do you think this book is about? After I read the book I would ask what they think it meant and then give me examples personal and from the book.