Description Readers learn about emergency responders while decoding words with long u sounds spelled ue.Fire trucks, ambulances, and police cars all come to the rescue when there is an emergency. Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning all about these rescue services. As readers practice decoding words with long u sounds spelled ue, they gain practical knowledge. Every Stairway Decodables nonfiction book combines multiple aspects of the Science of Reading to support small group instruction, independent reading, and reading practice at home.